Colorado Forum Fund Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (V25) the organization is classified as: Population Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Forum Fund Inc 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 12/2022, Colorado Forum Fund Inc generated $210.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $162.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES OF SIGNIFICANCE TO THE STATE OF COLORADO AND ITS CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLORADO SCIENCE & ENGINEERING POLICY FELLOWSHIP (CSEPF): THE FORUM FUND ACTS AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE COLORADO SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING POLICY FELLOWSHIP, A PROGRAM RAN BY SENATORS HANSEN AND RANKIN TO EDUCATE STEM STUDENTS ON THE POLICY MAKING PROCESS. THIS IS AN ANNUAL SUMMER FELLOWSHIP. THE 2022 FELLOWSHIP CONCLUDED AT THE END OF THE SUMMER AND SAW GREAT SUCCESS IN EDUCATING STUDENTS.
LEGISLATOR RETREAT
THE FORUM FUND ALSO ACTED AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR A UNIQUE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT CALLED "JEWS OF THE WILD WEST," THAT DOCUMENTS THE IMMIGRATION AND MIGRATION STORIES OF VARIOUS JEWISH FAMILIES IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. AFTER MANY YEARS OF PRODUCTION AND EDITING, THE DOCUMENTARY PREMIERED EARLIER THIS YEAR AND HAS SEEN ENORMOUS PRAISE AND POSITIVE RECEPTION. REMAINING PROFITS FROM THIS EFFORT WILL BE DONATED TO THE ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. (STILL ACTING AS FISCAL SPONSOR - ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS - EVEN THOUGH DOCUMENTARY IS COMPLETE AND NOW OUT TO PUBLIC). PUBLIC).
COLORADO INFORMED IS A NONPARTISAN CIVIC INFORMATION PROJECT WHICH STRIVES TO EDUCATE COLORADANS ON OBJECTIVE TRUTHS. THIS INNOVATIVE PLATFORM SERVES AS AN INDEPENDENT, CENTRALIZED HUB FOR PROVEN RESEARCH AND FACTS. WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING COLORADANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Cohen Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Gougeon Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Kaesemeyer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gail Klapper Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
William Mosher Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Smith Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $210,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $210,427 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $210,427 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,000 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,550 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $248 |
Information technology | $154 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $13,172 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $162,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,000 |
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 | $116,652 |
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 | $116,652 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $116,652 |
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