Philanthropy Colorado

Organization Overview

Philanthropy Colorado is located in Arvada, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (T03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Philanthropy Colorado employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philanthropy Colorado is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Philanthropy Colorado generated $954.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $573.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO STRENGTHEN COLORADO COMMUNITIES BY BRINGING PEOPLE, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TOGETHER. OUR ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING, LEARNING NETWORKS AND ADVOCACY WITH THE OVERALL AIM OF LEADING AND SERVING THE DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR THAT SUPPORTS NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT COLORADO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 AT THE 50-YEAR MARK:- CREATED DOZENS OF SPACES FOR MEMBERS TO MEET VIRTUALLY TO SHARE AND LEARN ABOUT A BROAD RANGE OF ISSUES: ADVOCACY, RURAL BROADBAND, REFUGEES AND IMMIGRATION, CLIMATE AND DISASTER RESILIENCE, VACCINE ACCESS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, VIOLENCE AND HATE, IMPACT INVESTING, PANDEMIC ISSUES, RACIAL EQUITY, FEDERAL RELIEF FUNDING, COMMUNITY NEWS, ARTS AND CULTURE, CYBERSECURITY, WORKPLACE POLICIES, MENTAL HEALTH AND A LOT MORE. - EMBARKED ON FIRST YEAR OF NEW STRATEGIC ROADMAP, HIRING NEW DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND IMPACT IN MARCH TO CO-LEAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR TWO-YEAR EQUITY FRAMEWORK GUIDING BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES.- LAUNCHED THE EARLY STAGES OF A CAPACITY-BUILDING CAMPAIGN WITH A LEAD GIFT AND A MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT THAT HAS ALLOWED US TO BEGIN INVESTING IN ADDITIONAL STAFF AND RESOURCES TO HELP US ACTIVELY LEAD AND SERVE THE FIELD OF PHILANTHROPY IN COLORADO.- FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR, OUR DIRECTOR OF RURAL AND STATEWIDE NETWORKS CONTINUED TO WORK WITH A CORE GROUP OF FUNDERS ON LEARNING EXCHANGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION IN DIVERSE REGIONS ACROSS RURAL COLORADO. - FORMALIZED PARTNERSHIP WITH ABFE TO OFFER REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR BOTH FOUNDATION/FUNDER STAFF AND TRUSTEES AND COLLABORATED WITH TRUST-BASED PHILANTHROPY PROJECT TO PRESENT FOUR WEBINARS (ONE IN SPRING AND THREE-PART SUMMER SERIES) TO A LARGE COHORT OF PHILANTHROPY COLORADO MEMBERS.- DEVELOPED EQUITY LENS GUIDELINES AND METRICS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PEER GROUPS, RFP PROCESS FOR HIRING VENDORS, WITH WORK UNDER WAY ON BOARD ASSESSMENTS, PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, EMPLOYEE MANUAL AND RELATED RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS, AS WELL AS PLANS TO ESTABLISH EQUITY COMMITTEE INCLUDING BOARD AND MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES.- ADDED SEVERAL NEW MEMBERS AND EXPECT TO HAVE ANOTHER NEW RECORD NUMBER OF MEMBERS BY YEAR-END.- HOSTED HEATHER MCGHEE, AUTHOR OF THE SUM OF US: WHAT RACISM COSTS EVERYONE AND HOW WE CAN PROSPER TOGETHER, AT 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT DENVER ART MUSEUM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joanne Kelley
Chief Executive Officer
$119,882
Tariana Navas-Nieves
Vice Chair
$0
Amy Latham
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Gary Steuer
Chair
$0
Megan Ledin
Secretary
$0
Ladawn Sullivan
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $54,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$650,380
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$704,480
Total Program Service Revenue$239,678
Investment income $10,784
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $954,942

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Philanthropy Colorado has recieved totaling $891,465.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY

$500,000
The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY

$250,000
Zoma Foundation

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY NETWORK 2.0

$30,000
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: THE RURAL FUNDERS LEARNING NETWORK

$28,760
Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: RURAL FUNDER LEARNING NETWORK

$15,200
Telluride Foundation

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$67,924
Earnings$6,045
Other Expense$3,144
Ending Balance$70,825

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