Colorado Uplift
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 12/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-0889330
Organization Overview
Colorado Uplift is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Colorado Uplift employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Uplift 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, Colorado Uplift generated $5.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILD LONG-TERM, LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH URBAN YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOPING LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK URBAN YOUTH BY TEACHING CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS AND OFFERING ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK. OUR PROGRAM CONCENTRATES ON FIVE PROGRAM AREAS - IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, ADVENTURE, POST-SECONDARY AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP. WE WORK TO ESTABLISH A MULTI-YEAR BOND OF INFLUENCE OVER THE LIFE OF EACH CHILD THAT PROVIDES HIM OR HER NEEDED SUPPORT. OUR PROGRAM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN 23 DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. EACH YEAR OVER 3,500 STUDENTS LEARN SEVEN CHARACTER QUALITIES AND SIX LIFE SKILLS IN CLASS, CRUCIAL TRAITS, AND RECEIVE MENTORING AND GUIDANCE OVER THE COURSE OF A CALENDAR YEAR.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: EMPLOYEES NEEDING ASSISTANCE MEET WITH THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TO DISCUSS WHETHER THEY MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR RECEIVING GRANT FUNDS FROM THIS PROGRAM. RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Joe Sanders Chief Executive Officer/executive Committee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $165,308 |
Brian Stamer Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $128,051 |
Walter Rakowich Executive Committee/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Harrison Executive Committee/direct | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Boswell Executive Committee/direct | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Lightner Executive Committee/direct | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $310,835 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,578,520 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $58,118 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,889,355 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $33,053 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$56,845 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,341,979 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,146 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $328,766 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,095 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,798,574 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,890 |
| Other employee benefits | $369,828 |
| Payroll taxes | $150,278 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,649 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $52,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,071 |
| Advertising and promotion | $155,938 |
| Office expenses | $21,575 |
| Information technology | $127,317 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $281,974 |
| Travel | $104,346 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,397 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,977 |
| Insurance | $175,417 |
| All other expenses | $15,398 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,197,663 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,145,488 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $978,760 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $103,022 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $397,383 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $919,282 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $842,005 |
| Total assets | $4,385,940 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $232,597 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $676,094 |
| Total liabilities | $908,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,639,889 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,837,360 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,385,940 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Colorado Uplift has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cross H Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Birdsong Family Foundation Inc Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH IN DENVER AREA BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL-RELATED SERVICES | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $719,310 |
| Earnings | $71,954 |
| Net Contributions | $950,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,741,264 |
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