Amp The Cause is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Amp The Cause employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amp The Cause 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 09/2021, Amp The Cause generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.3% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Amp The Cause has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $418,074. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE BEST HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION AVAILABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DENVER DAY OF ROCK IS A FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT FEATURES FIVE STAGES OF LIVE MUSIC ALONG DENVER'S 16TH STREET MALL. DENVER DAY OF ROCK UNITES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FREE MUSIC AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT, WHILE ALSO RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE 55 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SUPPORTS YEAR-ROUND THROUGH ITS PROGRAMMING.
FILL THE VOID WAS CREATED TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY PROVIDING RELIABLE ACCESS TO FOOD THROUGH GROCERY GIFT CARDS. THE GOAL IS TO FILL THE VOID OF OVERRUN FOOD BANKS, TO SUPPLEMENT SNAP BENEFIT PROGRAMS, AND TO ENSURE STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL CONTINUE TO HAVE RELIABLE ACCESS TO FOOD. AMP THE CAUSE CONTINUALLY LOOKS TO IMPROVE SIGNATURE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS, EXPAND INTO NEW PROJECTS, AND WORK WITH BENEFICIARY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO FULFILL THE GREATEST NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY DAY IS ONE DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE THAT TYPICALLY SENDS OVER 800 VOLUNTEERS (UNAUDITED) PROVIDING 5,000+ VOLUNTEER HOURS (UNAUDITED) TO 55 LOCAL NONPROFITS SO THEY CAN FOCUS ON MORE CRITICAL NEEDS, SUCH AS STAFFING AND PROGRAMMING. AMP THE CAUSE PROVIDES ALL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR EACH PROJECT, INCLUDING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, COVERED PARKING, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ALL VOLUNTEER SITES, A POST-EVENT APPRECIATION PARTY, AND T-SHIRTS FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julia Simmons President | Officer | 40 | $81,618 |
Walter Isenberg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Steve Lake Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christie Isenberg CEO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Tom Botelho Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Anne Bailey Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $37,889 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $158,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,025,533 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $67,394 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,222,222 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6 |
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 | $2,222,228 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $808,432 |
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. | $88,236 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,552 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $230,948 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,807 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,028 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,155 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $72,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,690 |
Advertising and promotion | $93,090 |
Office expenses | $31,773 |
Information technology | $55,788 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,369 |
Travel | $4,030 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,480 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,314 |
Insurance | $20,197 |
All other expenses | $133,759 |
Total functional expenses | $2,657,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,600 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $301 |
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 | $75,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,892 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $134,793 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $498,989 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $498,989 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$364,196 |
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 | $134,793 |
Over the last fiscal year, Amp The Cause has awarded $204,750 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: To provide families at this school each with a $250 grocery gift card to purchase food for their families. | $50,250 |
BARNUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: To provide families at this school each with a $250 grocery gift card to purchase food for their families. | $25,000 |
PEORIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: To provide families at this school each with a $250 grocery gift card to purchase food for their families. | $20,000 |
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: To provide families at this school each with a $250 grocery gift card to purchase food for their families. | $17,500 |
KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: To provide families at this school each with a $250 grocery gift card to purchase food for their families. | $15,750 |
KEPNER BEACON MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: To provide families at this school each with a $250 grocery gift card to purchase food for their families. | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Amp The Cause has recieved totaling $736,948.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Denver Health And Hospitals Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Food Insecurity | $449,800 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $85,000 |
Shana Glassman Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,020 |
Mdc Richmond American Homes Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $25,000 |
Singer Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $18,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass Aspen, CO | $5,325,438 | $11,239,996 |
Grand Teton Music Festival Inc Jackson, WY | $21,966,338 | $8,778,128 |
Colorado Music Festival Boulder, CO | $2,219,616 | $3,012,496 |
Amp The Cause Denver, CO | $134,793 | $2,222,228 |
Strings Music Festival Steamboat Springs, CO | $9,630,765 | $2,301,723 |
Swallow Hill Music Association Denver, CO | $6,215,784 | $6,402,960 |
Youth On Record Denver, CO | $1,879,684 | $1,486,408 |
Yfc Inc Omaha, NE | $650,534 | $1,235,325 |
Parlando Incorporated Boulder, CO | $1,273,068 | $2,033,961 |
Santa Fe Concert Association Santa Fe, NM | $379,174 | $1,132,324 |
Piano Technicians Guild Incorporated Kansas City, KS | $3,439,012 | $1,235,937 |
The Vail Jazz Foundation Inc Vail, CO | $1,001,642 | $1,276,123 |