COLDHARBOUR INSTITUTE
Coldharbour Institute advances regenerative practices to improve the health of working agricultural lands and watersheds through education, research, and applied practices.
About COLDHARBOUR INSTITUTE
Coldharbour Institute is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a 334-acre demonstration ranch near Gunnison, Colorado as a living laboratory for regenerative agriculture, watershed stewardship, applied research, and experiential education.
Programs include hands-on youth education and summer camps, producer training and demonstration in regenerative ranching, and an Equitable Solar Solutions program that repurposes tested used solar panels to lower-cost installations for low- and moderate-income households and community organizations.
In the last 2–3 years Coldharbour has maintained active partnerships with Western Colorado University, published regular community newsletters (2023–2024), and updated leadership and board representation (new Executive Director in 2024 and board additions in 2023) while continuing outreach, workshops, student fellowships, and applied monitoring projects on the ranch.
Notable achievements
Equitable Solar Solutions impact
Developed and piloted reuse PV installations for low/moderate-income homes and community sites, including documented pilot installs and project reports demonstrating low installed cost per watt versus industry norms.
Recognition for ESS founders
Founding students and early leaders associated with the ESS effort have received external recognition for energy-justice work and entrepreneurship, raising visibility for Coldharbour’s programs.
Regional partnerships and hub role
Serves as the Colorado Regenerative Network hub, hosting producer partners, academic collaborations, and continuing monitoring and research projects that inform local regenerative practice adoption.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $1.7M
- Annual revenue
- $256K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 42-1608661
- Location
- Gunnison, CO
- Website
- www.coldharbourinstitute.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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