The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Denver

Denver is home to 5k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $10b in revenue and employ 71k individuals.

How Large Are Denver, CO Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

385

1-5

151

6-10

217

11-25

119

26-50

77

51-100

70

101-250

42

250-1000

9

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

459

$50k-250k

671

$250k-1M

540

$1M-5M

125

$5M-10M

82

$10M-25M

57

$25M-100M

13

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Denver, CO Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Denver, CO

Elevation Community Land Trust

Denver, CO

Assets: $49m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES USING THE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST MODEL.

American Water Works Association

Denver, CO

Assets: $47m

Revenue: $37m

MISSION:

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE WATER, THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE.

Denver Zoological Foundation Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $46m

Revenue: $60m

MISSION:

DENVER ZOO IS A LEADER IN ANIMAL CARE AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE. WE ARE PASSIONATE (SEE SCHEDULE O) ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION "INSPIRING COMMUNITIES TO SAVE WILDLIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS AND VISION - "A WORLD WHERE WILDLIFE THRIVES."WE PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES EVERY DAY FOR OUR ANIMALS AND VISITORS AND OUR CORE VALUES ARE EVIDENT IN EVERYTHING WE DO:WELCOMING * UNITED * CURIOUS * COURAGEOUS * TRANSFORMATIVE

St Annes Episcopal School Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $46m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

SEE DESCRIPTION FOR PART III, LINE 1 ON SCHEDULE O.

Environment America Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $46m

Revenue: $14m

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, ANALYSIS, PUBLIC EDUCATION, CITIZEN OUTREACH AND ORGANIZING, LITIGATION, AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE QUALITY OF AMERICA'S AIR WATER AND LAND.

Young Mens Christian Association Of Metropolitan Denver

Denver, CO

Assets: $45m

Revenue: $27m

MISSION:

PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.

Singer Family Foundation

Denver, CO

Assets: $45m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Mercy Housing Lakefront

Denver, CO

Assets: $45m

Revenue: $38m

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP, OWN, AND OPERATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, HOMELESS, POTENTIALLY HOMELESS OR OTHERWISE DISADVANTAGED PERSONS

Denver School Of Science And Technology Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $43m

Revenue: $97m

MISSION:

DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSFORMS URBAN PUBLIC EDUCATION BY ELIMINATING EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY AND PREPARING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND THE 21ST CENTURY.

The Anna And John J Sie Foundation

Denver, CO

Assets: $43m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Mountain States Employers Council Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $37m

MISSION:

TO PARTNER WITH EMPLOYERS TO GROW EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACES.

Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

PROTECT THE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND MISSION OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS.

Pipe Industry Insurance Fund

Denver, CO

Assets: $42m

Revenue: $38m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN PROVISIONS.

Colorado Health Benefit Exchange

Denver, CO

Assets: $41m

Revenue: $43m

MISSION:

TO INCREASE ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND CHOICE FOR INDIVIDUALS PURCHASING INSURANCE.

Water Research Foundation

Denver, CO

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $27m

MISSION:

ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF WATER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Denver Country Club

Denver, CO

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB AVAILABLE FOR SOCIAL & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF ITS MEMBERS.

Metropolitan State University Of Denver Foundation Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.

Ife Foundation

Denver, CO

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY CHARITABLE GRANT MAKING; PROVIDED THAT ALL SUCH GRANTS SHALL BE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS OR ENTITIES EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Total Community Options Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $48m

MISSION:

TO SUSTAIN & ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WE SERVE BY OPERATING A PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND PROVIDING OUTREACH/SUPPORT TO OTHER INNOVAGE PROGRAMS.

Association Of Operating Room Nurses Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $33m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PRACTICE SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PERIOPERATIVE NURSES.