Colorado Campaign For Inclusive Excellence, operating under the name Center For Legal Inclusiveness, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Center For Legal Inclusiveness employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Legal Inclusiveness 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 09/2023, Center For Legal Inclusiveness generated $243.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.8k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR LEGAL INCLUSIVENESS (CLI) IS TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY ACTIVELY EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS TO CREATE CULTURES OF INCLUSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, APPROXIMATELY 224 LAWYERS, JUDGES, AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THE BALL FOR ALL SPONSORSHIP. THE LEGAL COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER TO RAISE MONEY FOR CLI TO HELP US IN LEADING THE WAY TO CREATING A MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE LEGAL PROFESSION BY INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO THE LEGAL PIPELINE, SUPPORT RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS TO INCREASE RETENTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THOSE UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.
APPROXIMATELY 30 LAWYERS, JUDGES, AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED CLI'S AUGUST 2023, LEGAL INCLUSIVENESS & DIVERSITY SUMMIT IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. THE EVENT FEATURED PROMINENT NATIONAL AND LOCAL SPEAKERS IN MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS. CLI THANKS ALL THOSE WHO MADE THE SUMMIT A SUCCESS, INCLUDING CONFERENCE SPONSORS, ATTENDEES, PRESENTERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
IN 2023, CLI AWARDED 3 DIVERSITY BAR EXAM SCHOLARSHIPS PLUS PREP COURSE AND 4 LIVING EXPENSES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CU AND DU LAW GRADUATES TO COVER THE COST OF THE BAR EXAM AND REVIEW COURSE, AND LIVING EXPENSES, RESPECTIVELY. THE PROGRAM NOW IN ITS 13TH YEAR HELPED UNDERREPRESENTED LAW STUDENTS AFFORD TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE COLORADO BAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Reese Excecutive D | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Vacant CEO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Phyllis Wan Co-Chair Eme | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryann Peyton Co-Chair Eme | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chalyse Robinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Olafson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $119,081 |
Fundraising events | $169,945 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,707 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,738 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $306,471 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $33,145 |
Investment income | $73 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$95,987 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $243,702 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,165 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $165,805 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,328 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,063 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,458 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,384 |
Office expenses | $4,341 |
Information technology | $7,139 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $125 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $644 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,809 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $231,753 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,453 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,256 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $86,709 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $86,709 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $86,709 |