One Colorado Education Fund is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, One Colorado Education Fund employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. One Colorado Education Fund 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, One Colorado Education Fund generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ONE COLORADO EDUCATION FUND (OCEF) IS COMMITTED TO SECURING AND PROTECTING EQUALITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) COLORADANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ONE COLORADO (OCEF) WAS ALERTED TO A CHANGE IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO'S INTERNAL GENDER AFFIRMING CARE POLICIES, PREVENTING YOUNG ADULTS FROM RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE. IN RESPONSE, OCEF ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS, AND COALITION BUILDING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PROVIDERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS, RESULTING IN A LETTER REQUESTING A CHANGE IN POLICY AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY. A PUBLIC LETTER, SIGNED BY NEARLY 1000 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAKEHOLDERS, WAS SENT EXPRESSING THEIR CONCERNS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EXPRESSED ITS COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE SERVICES THROUGH THE TRUE CLINIC AND PARTICIPATING IN ONGOING DISCUSSIONS WITH OCEF'S PROVIDER COALITION. IN 5 WEEKS, OCEF VISITED 14 CITIES: COLORADO SPRINGS, FORT COLLINS, SALIDA, GUNNISON, MONTROSE, GRAND JUNCTION, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, EDWARDS, PUEBLO, BOULDER, LONGMONT, GREELEY, AURORA, AND DENVER DURING A STATEWIDE TOUR. OCEF ENGAGED WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE AND PROVIDED LGBTQ+ COLORADANS AND THEIR FAMILIES EDUCATION REGARDING THE RISK TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND TO LEARN FROM COMMUNITY REGARDING CONCERNS ABOUT THE INCREASED ANTI-LGBTQ+ ATTACKS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. FOLLOWING THE SCOTUS DECISION IN 303 CREATIVE LLC VS ELENIS WHICH RULED THAT ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IS PROTECTED SPEECH UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT, OCEF HOSTED A JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH AG WEISER AT THE CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING; WHICH INCLUDED FAITH LEADERS, BUSINESS LEADER, COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AN OVER 50 LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRESS MEMBERS. OCEF HEALTH EQUITY TEAM WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY & FINANCING TO ALIGN MEDICAID POLICY WITH CURRENT WPATH BEST PRACTICES IN GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE TO REDUCE BARRIERS IN ACCESSING CARE. THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT'S HEALTH EQUITY COMMISSION APPROVED THE OCEF'S HEALTH EQUITY TEAM RECOMMENDED SOGI DATA SET TO IMPLEMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS ACROSS THE STATE OF COLORADO. OCEF COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDER TO PRODUCE A VOTER GUIDE AND GOTV CAMPAIGN ON EDUCATING COMMUNITY IN ADVOCATING FOR PRO-JUSTICE/PRO-EQUALITY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES. OCEF YOUTH AND SCHOOLS PROGRAM HOSTED THEIR IN-PERSON QUEER YOUTH SUMMIT. OCEF ATTENDED OVER 25 PRIDES THROUGHOUT COLORADO. OCEF STAFF AND BOARD FINALIZED THE STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH WAS INTRODUCED IN 2022 AND BEGAN IMPLEMENTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN IN 2023. OCEF FINISHED A REBRANDING PROCESS AND LAUNCHED A NEW WEBSITE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nadine Bridges Executive Di | Officer | 36 | $141,528 |
Lydia Mccoy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Devin Cochran Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryn Skultety Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Akila Copeland Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Melody Ball Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $105,733 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $417,818 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,035,875 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,559,426 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,489 |
Investment income | $126 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$56,180 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,511,861 |
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. | $152,472 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,247 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $577,721 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,537 |
Other employee benefits | $46,432 |
Payroll taxes | $63,846 |
Fees for services: Management | $264,717 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $27,615 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,194 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $102 |
Interest | $86 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,630 |
Insurance | $7,143 |
All other expenses | $28,711 |
Total functional expenses | $1,750,938 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,046 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $777,426 |
Accounts receivable, net | $57,932 |
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 | $6,750 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $373,654 |
Total assets | $1,465,808 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,824 |
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 | $350,709 |
Total liabilities | $365,533 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,100,275 |
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 | $1,465,808 |
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Movement Advancement Project Inc Boulder, CO | $6,873,794 | $4,521,543 |
Boulder Pride Boulder, CO | $6,721,276 | $3,149,160 |
1n10 Inc Phoenix, AZ | $5,294,261 | $3,856,370 |
One Colorado Education Fund Denver, CO | $1,465,808 | $1,511,861 |
Equality Arizona Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $14,274 | $363,177 |
Colorado Civic Engagement Roundtable Denver, CO | $833,059 | $350,411 |
United In Pride Omaha, NE | $59,569 | $0 |
Equality Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $713,854 | $271,598 |
Casper Pride Casper, WY | $247,812 | $210,987 |
Project Rainbow Utah Orem, UT | $130,343 | $0 |
Mama Dragons Syracuse, UT | $89,911 | $0 |
Reveille Gay Mens Chorus Tucson, AZ | $93,582 | $0 |
Human Rights Alliance Santa Fe, NM | $44,855 | $0 |
Equality New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $66,101 | $0 |
Equality South Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $16,226 | $0 |
Pride Of Southwest Utah St George, UT | $23,833 | $0 |
Parents Families And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays Of Denver Denver, CO | $52,228 | $0 |
Castle Rock Pride Castle Rock, CO | $2,160 | $4,536 |