Non-profit Information

Mission Statement

To educate visitors about the evolving story of Dinosaur Ridge while advancing scientific research and fossil protection.

Vision Statement

To be a world-class destination where everyone experiences the wonder of Dinosaur Ridge’s spectacular fossil history and perpetual scientific discovery.

Legal Information

The non-profit group Friends of Dinosaur Ridge is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Jefferson County Open Space’s sole official licensed tour operator of Dinosaur Ridge and Triceratops Trail.

Legal Name: Friends of Dinosaur Ridge
Tax ID Number: #84-1146279

Financial Accountability & Transparency

Please note: Friends of Dinosaur Ridge operates on a fiscal year calendar that begins October 1. Earlier years of the reports and forms below are available upon request from our Director of Marketing and Development at Kristen.Kidd@dinoridge.org.

Ridge Report

File Name
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report

990 Forms

File Name
2023-24 990 Form
2022-23 990 Form
2021-22 990 Form
2020-21 990 Form
2019-20 990 Form

Transparency & Inclusivity

Candid Seal of Transparency

Dinosaur Ridge has earned the Candid Seal of Transparency which is given to non-profits that are committed to transparency and inclusivity. Visit our GuideStar Non-profit Profile to find up-to-date information about our people, recent financials and general data that goes beyond an IRS Form.

For More Information

Contact Kristen Kidd, Director of Development.

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