Caring For Colorado Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Caring For Colorado Foundation employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Caring For Colorado Foundation is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Caring For Colorado Foundation generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Caring For Colorado Foundation has awarded 1,164 individual grants totaling $79,650,770. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE EQUITY IN HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND OPPORTUNITY FOR COLORADO'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS AND DEVELOPS PROGRAMS THAT HELP MEET AND SERVE THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS OF COLORADO
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Reiner President & | Officer | 39 | $305,182 | 
| Heidi Van Law Cfo/exec VP | Officer | 39 | $177,568 | 
| Melanie Bravo VP Of Philan | Officer | 28 | $97,785 | 
| Colleen Church Chief Strate | Officer | 4 | $14,471 | 
| Juana Rosa Cavero Director Of | 10 | $28,315 | |
| Lynn Borup Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| The Curious Company Llc Conduct Design Research In Adams And Pue | 9/29/20 | $368,107 | 
| Afl Enterprises Llc Lead And Support Implementation Of Smile | 9/29/20 | $106,219 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $2,460,525 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,209,491 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $3,418,768 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,073,410 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $915,917 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $476,277 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $701,074 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,834 | 
| Other employee benefits | $146,169 | 
| Payroll taxes | $127,767 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,272 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $135,000 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $108,339 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $77,845 | 
| Information technology | $125,999 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $326,320 | 
| Travel | $99,649 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,512 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $11,523,515 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $124,335 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| 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 | $30,467 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $225,346 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $53,681,869 | 
| Investments—other securities | $174,814,180 | 
| Investments—program-related | $228,093 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,789,440 | 
| Total assets | $230,893,730 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,051,250 | 
| Grants payable | $3,952,739 | 
| 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 | $26,132,479 | 
| Total liabilities | $35,136,468 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $195,757,262 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $230,893,730 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Caring For Colorado Foundation has awarded $8,068,410 in support to 148 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| 9TO5 COLORADO PURPOSE: ECONOMIC SECURITY FO | $28,000 | 
| ABILITY CONNECTION COLORADO PURPOSE: TRAUMA-INFORMED INTE | $75,000 | 
| ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: COHORT 1: IMPLEMENTA | $46,100 | 
| ALL ACCESS WELLNESS PURPOSE: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FO | $20,000 | 
| ASSURING BETTER CHILD HEALTH & DEVE PURPOSE: HEALTHYSTEPS EXPANSI | $60,000 | 
| AURORA COMMUNITY CONNECTION FAMILY PURPOSE: LATINX FAMILY STRENG | $75,000 |