Colorado Youth For A Change
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 297
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 04/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2501002
Organization Overview
Colorado Youth For A Change is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Colorado Youth For A Change employed 297 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Youth For A Change 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 Youth For A Change generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE (CYC) IS TO SOLVE THE DROPOUT CRISIS IN COLORADO. CYC IS A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN DROPOUT PREVENTION AND STUDENT REENGAGEMENT, PROVIDING YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PREVENTION: CYC FOCUSES ON K-3RD GRADE LITERACY, 4TH-8TH GRADE MATH, AND 9TH - 12THGRADE ATTENDANCE AMONG HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH TO ADDRESS STUDENT SUCCESS.1) CORPS FOR A CHANGE: ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT AMERICORPS MEMBERS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH 70-90% ATTENDANCE AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL AND REDUCE DROPOUT RATES FOR STUDENTS WITH LOWER THAN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE. MEMBERS CHECK ATTENDANCE DAILY, MAKE PHONE CALLS AND HOME VISITS, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL. CYC SERVED 954 STUDENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.2) COLORADO MATH CORPS: TRAINED AMERICORPS MEMBER TUTORS PROVIDE SMALL GROUP, 30 MINUTE, MATH INTERVENTIONS TO FOURTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS PERFORMING BELOW GRADE LEVEL IN MATH TOGET THEM ON TRACK. CYC SERVED OVER 1000 STUDENTS IN ITS FIRST YEAR OF THIS PROGRAM.3) COLORADO READING CORPS: TRAINED AMERICORPS MEMBER TUTORS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE, 20 MINUTE, DAILY LITERACY INTERVENTIONS TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS PERFORMING BELOW GRADE LEVEL IN READING TO GET THEM ON TRACK. CYC SERVED 1831 K-3RD GRADERS; 72% OF TUTORED ACHIEVED MORE THAN A YEAR'S WORTH OF GROWTH.
REENGAGEMENT: REENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTS ASSIT STUDENTS IN RETURNING TO SCHOOL, AND ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF AT CHARTER, ALTERNATIVE, AND TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS TO ENSURE YOUTH CONNECT WITH APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL VENUES TO SUPPORT THEIR SUCCESS.SPECIALISTS SUPPORT STUDENTS AFTER REENROLLMENT TO ENSURE STABILITY,ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SUCCESS. CYC ASSISTED 116OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTHREENROLL IN SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR; 83% ENDED THE YEAR WITH CONTINUED ENROLLMENT OR GRADUATED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Zanotti Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $131,810 |
Jim Toft Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara Winward Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Ryan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Blanchard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Winters Heafey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $37,851 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,124,056 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,239,303 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,401,210 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $155 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,811 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,423,176 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $131,810 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,908 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,998,645 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,399 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,656 |
| Payroll taxes | $367,284 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,603 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $73,002 |
| Advertising and promotion | $75,153 |
| Office expenses | $14,005 |
| Information technology | $95,444 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,167 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $23,636 |
| Insurance | $283,710 |
| All other expenses | $5,752 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,745,823 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $600,936 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $160,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $418,222 |
| 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 | $7,370 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $139,390 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,938 |
| Total assets | $1,559,265 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,032 |
| 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 | $105,032 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $581,822 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $872,411 |
| 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 | $1,559,265 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Colorado Youth For A Change has recieved totaling $531,338.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $358,157 |
Denver Post Community Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $40,000 |
Mile High United Way Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: OTHER GRANT, DESIGNATION | $20,337 |
Fox Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $20,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation Pueblo, CO PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL RECOVERY PROGRAM | $15,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tulsa Educare Inc Tulsa, OK | $26,958,930 | $20,318,102 |
Stand For The Silent Inc Perkins, OK | $889,186 | $11,940,386 |
Completely Kids Omaha, NE | $26,441,934 | $8,738,088 |
Colorado Youth For A Change Denver, CO | $1,559,265 | $5,423,176 |
Success In Education Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $7,564,005 | $8,489,669 |
Oklahoma Alliance Of Ymcas Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $389,109 | $2,930,749 |
Geneva Glen Camp Incorporated Indian Hills, CO | $9,204,342 | $3,964,068 |
Illuminate Colorado Inc Denver, CO | $1,321,763 | $2,672,102 |
Thrive Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $1,516,185 | $2,804,552 |
Campesinos Sin Fronteras Somerton, AZ | $2,783,493 | $3,390,552 |
Youthworks Santa Fe, NM | $671,806 | $2,396,465 |
Liahona Academy For Youth Non Profit Organization Saint George, UT | $87,694 | $1,967,824 |