Raft(resource Area For Teaching)colorado Aka Resource Area For Teaching is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2019, Raft(resource Area For Teaching)colorado Aka Resource Area For Teaching employed 14 individuals. Raft(resource Area For Teaching)colorado Aka Resource Area For Teaching 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 12/2019, Raft(resource Area For Teaching)colorado Aka Resource Area For Teaching generated $232.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $454.4k during the year ending 12/2019. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT PRE-K-12 TEACHERS, AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHERS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND NON-PROFIT COMMUNITIES WITH AFFORDABLE RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE INTERACTIVE LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAM: RAFT PROVIDES HANDS-ON TOOLS AND TRAINING TO EDUCATORS, HELPING THEM ENGAGE THEIR STUDENTS FOR DEEPER LEARNING IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. RAFT'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSIONS ALLOW TEACHERS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND GROW AS AN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY. EVERY YEAR, RAFT HOSTS DOZENS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, SUPPORTING HUNDREDS OF COLORADO TEACHERS ACROSS GRADE LEVELS AND CONTENT AREAS. RAFT ALSO CREATES CURRICULA AND HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT ALIGN WITH CURRENT EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND PROVIDE EDUCATORS WITH AFFORDABLE OPTIONS FOR USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING AMONG STUDENTS.
RESOURCE CENTER: RAFT HAS A RESOURCE CENTER LOCATED IN DENVER, COLORADO WHERE MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO SHOP FOR AFFORDABLE, PRE-PACKAGED LEARNING ACTIVITIES, UPCYCLED BULK MATERIALS AND ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM SUPPLIES. RAFT'S USE OF REPURPOSED AND DONATED MATERIALS ALLOWS RAFT TO KEEP THE PRICES LOW AND EDUCATORS ARE ABLE TO STRETCH THEIR BUDGETS TWICE AS FAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Violeta Garcia PHD Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Brent Geist Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joshua Hunt Vice Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Donovan Co-Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Madison Carter Co-Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carol Mcdermott Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,344 |
Fundraising events | $136,849 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,613 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,806 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $132,474 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$68,556 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $271 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$6,684 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $232,311 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $211,899 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,139 |
Payroll taxes | $16,921 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,612 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,889 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,188 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $135,770 |
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 | $12,883 |
Insurance | $3,631 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $454,430 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Raft(resource Area For Teaching)colorado Aka Resource Area For Teaching has recieved totaling $12,400.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $6,200 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $6,200 |
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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 |