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ASPEN DESERVES BETTER

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ASPEN DESERVES BETTER

EIN 92-1067010 · Community & Neighborhood Development (S20)

What they do

Aspen Deserves Better is A Nonprofit Organization Committed to Enhancing Civic Engagement In Aspen CO. Its Primary Purpose is to Encourage Active Community Participation In Civic Affairs. This is Achieved Through Various Initiatives Such As Educating Residents About Local Governance Policy-making and Civic Responsibilities As Well As Organizing Workshops and Seminars. The Organization Places A Strong Emphasis On Public Policy Research and Analysis Empowering The Community to Make Informed Decisions. Additionally It Focuses On Promoting Transparent and Accountable Governance By Monitoring Local Government Activities and Providing Platforms for Public Feedback. Aspen Deserves Better Also Collaborates With Local Entities to Strengthen Community Involvement and Address Local Needs Ensuring That The Voices of Residents Are Heard and Considered In Local Decision-making. This Multifaceted Approach Underscores The Organizations Commitment to Fostering A Well-informed Community In Aspen

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Of every $100 spent, about $64.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

60.38%of revenue went to mission work64.6% of expenses · Program services
$12.50spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$8.52in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

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How each $100 of revenue was used

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Total reported revenue$58,500
Mission workProgram services$35,32160.38% of revenue64.6% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses
Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$3,8066.51% of revenueShown in gray on the chart
Total expenses$54,69493.49% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$20,000
Expenses$2,500
Annual surplus $17,500 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$35,321 · 1,412.8% of expenses
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Revenue$20,000
Expenses$2,500
Assets$21,306
Contributions$20,000
Mission work (program services)$35,321
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (3)

ALEXANDRA GEORGEDIRECTOR

MADDI DAVIDSONINTERN

PETER GRENNEYPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since
April 2023
Location
531 E COOPER 1, Aspen, CO 81611
County
Pitkin
In care of
Peter Grenney
Primary officer
Peter Grenney, President

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Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2023
Tax period began
January 1, 2023
Return type
990EZ
NTEE classification
Community & Neighborhood Development (S20)
IRS tax category
Community & Neighborhood Development

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