Colorado Education Initiative
- Assets
- $8.0m
- Revenue
- $7.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-1597530
Organization Overview
Colorado Education Initiative is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Colorado Education Initiative employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Education Initiative 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 12/2023, Colorado Education Initiative generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Colorado Education Initiative has awarded 288 individual grants totaling $7,994,457. 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
CEI CHAMPIONS, EMPOWERS, AND IGNITES COLORADO LEADERS TO DELIVER ON THE PROMISE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TO DEVELOP THRIVING YOUNG PEOPLE AND FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRATEGIC CONSULTING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTCEI PARTNERS WITH SCHOOL, DISTRICTS, NONPROFITS, AND STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACHES THAT ENSURE COLORADO STUDENTS ARE PREPARED TO THRIVE. USING A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN LENS, WE ENSURE THAT OUR WORK IS DEEPLY INFORMED BY STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES AND LIVED EXPERIENCES. WE DESIGN AND FACILITATE MULTI-PHASE PROCESSES THAT PRIORITIZE AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ARE INFORMED BY DATA, AND BUILD ON EXISTING EFFORTS THAT PRODUCE EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS. CEI OFFERS A RANGE OF STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICES, INCLUDING RESEARCH-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FACILITATION, PERSONALIZED LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE COACHING, AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DESIGN AND FACILITATION.
RELEVANT LEARNING CEI SUPPORTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS ALL COMPONENTS OF COLORADO'S CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING CONTINUUM, OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FROM PROGRAM DESIGN THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION. OUR APPROACH INCLUDES DESIGNING PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE ALIGNMENT ACROSS THE K-12 EDUCATION SYSTEM, COVERING ASPECTS SUCH AS POST-SECONDARY PLANNING, CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION, CAREER PREPARATION, CAREER PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT, AND POSTSECONDARY CAREER PIPELINES. WE PROVIDE COACHING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT, FACILITATE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, AND CONDUCT MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION TO ASSESS PROGRAM QUALITY, IDENTIFY STUDENT OUTCOMES, AND DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CEI PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS ACROSS COLORADO TO ENHANCE EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS' CAPACITY TO CREATE A CULTURE AND CLIMATE THAT MEETS STUDENTS' SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC NEEDS. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ECOSYSTEMS BY FOCUSING ON FOUR CORE AREAS: CREATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE, TRUST-FILLED, RELATIONSHIP-RICH, AND DEDICATED TO BUILDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS; BUILDING MULTI-TIERED SUPPORTS AND STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS AND STAFF WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS RECEIVE THE NECESSARY SERVICES; ENGAGING YOUTH TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN DRIVING CLIMATE AND CULTURE CHANGE WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS WHILE STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF TO BRING ABOUT THIS TRANSFORMATION; AND ACTIVELY INVOLVING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meera Mani Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lindsey Padrino Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Kendall Hughes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Graham Forman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Alper Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elaine Gantz Berman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Colorado Succeeds Consulting | 12/30/23 | $135,000 |
Gbsm Consulting | 12/30/23 | $122,191 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $4,008,185 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,008,185 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,455,983 |
| Investment income | $183,054 |
| 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 | $7,651,232 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $88,465 |
| 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. | $411,357 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $158,105 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,996,050 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,241 |
| Other employee benefits | $214,575 |
| Payroll taxes | $246,533 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,255 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,058,002 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25 |
| Office expenses | $44,778 |
| Information technology | $153,695 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $70,006 |
| Travel | $441,740 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $218,820 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $31,365 |
| All other expenses | $1,202 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,175,742 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,172,480 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,006,476 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $689,960 |
| 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 | $52,341 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $29,013 |
| Total assets | $7,950,270 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $493,302 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $107,266 |
| 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 | $600,568 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,992,284 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,357,418 |
| 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 | $7,950,270 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Education Initiative has awarded $37,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CANON CITY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: CAREER CATALYZE - YEAR 1 STIPEND - MIDDLE SCHOOL PILOT | $15,000 |
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINS AND SUPERINTENDENTS PURPOSE: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR PARTNERSHIP | $7,500 |
DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9R PURPOSE: JUMPSTART CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT | $15,000 |