New Era Colorado Foundation is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, New Era Colorado Foundation employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Era Colorado Foundation 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, New Era Colorado Foundation generated $981.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.0% per year over the past 7 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
NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION ORGANIZES YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS, DEVELOP AS LEADERS, AND FIND A POLITICAL HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION REINVENTS POLITICS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, MOBILIZING AND EMPOWERING A NEW GENERATION TO MAKE COLORADO A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2006, NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION HAS REGISTERED OVER 200,000 YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOTE-CONSISTENTLY TURNING OUT THOSE SAME REGISTRANTS AT ONE OF THE HIGHEST RATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE'VE ALSO WON IN THE LEGISLATURE: GAINING CRITICAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS, VOTER PREREGISTRATION FOR 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLDS, AND GUARANTEED CAMPUS VOTER SERVICE CENTERS AND DROPBOXES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nicole Hensel Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $85,973 |
Feven Netsanet Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Pryor-Lease Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pj Hoberman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alvina Vasquez Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Gonzalez Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $954,526 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,152 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $954,526 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $100 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,390 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $981,522 |
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. | $85,973 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,350 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $978,953 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,727 |
Other employee benefits | $60,766 |
Payroll taxes | $87,849 |
Fees for services: Management | $30,672 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,554 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,025 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $78,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,031 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,565 |
Office expenses | $14,700 |
Information technology | $19,647 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $93,878 |
Travel | $3,856 |
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 | $7,042 |
Insurance | $6,616 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,722,870 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $593,746 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,665,044 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $510,642 |
Accounts receivable, net | $94,775 |
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 | $21,244 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,766 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,893,217 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,107 |
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 | $107,107 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,406,052 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $380,058 |
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 | $2,893,217 |
Over the last fiscal year, New Era Colorado Foundation has awarded $220,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Denver, CO | | $145,000 |
Denver, CO | | $50,000 |
COLORADO FREEDOM FUND | | | $6,250 |
SOUL2SOUL SISTERS | | | $6,250 |
YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICANS FOR SOCIALAND POLITICAL ACTIVISM | | | $6,250 |
Denver, CO | | $6,250 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that New Era Colorado Foundation has recieved totaling $717,232.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $328,300 |
Alliance For Youth Organizing Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $185,314 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $52,500 |
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: General operating support, BIPOC groups, Organizing for Progress on the Youth Agenda program, and UNC and Front Range Community College | $43,500 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $30,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO | $3,753,019 | $5,555,123 |
Civic Nebraska Lincoln, NE | $3,435,833 | $3,393,162 |
Conservation Colorado Denver, CO | $1,793,599 | $1,975,410 |
New Era Colorado Foundation Boulder, CO | $2,893,217 | $981,522 |
Bell Policy Center Denver, CO | $1,810,154 | $1,791,283 |
Center For National Independence In Politics Oro Valley, AZ | $3,904,159 | $1,391,939 |
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Lincoln, NE | $1,531,113 | $1,963,034 |
Progressnow Az Phoenix, AZ | $799,919 | $516,458 |
Poder Phoenix, AZ | $852,151 | $419,962 |
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | $993,318 | $844,865 |