High Hopes Colorado is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Hopes Colorado 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, High Hopes Colorado generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.3% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2017, High Hopes Colorado has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $2,940,697. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HIGH HOPES COLORADO WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND SYSTEMS, INSTITUTIONS, POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND PEOPLE DEDICATED TO FREE MARKETS, FREE ENTERPRISE, RESTRAINED AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT, AN EDUCATED POPULACE, AND A GENERAL CLIMATE DEDICATED TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY. IT WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION ON EDUCATION REFORM ISSUES IN COLORADO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tyler Sandberg Vice President | Officer | 40 | $162,027 |
Margo Branscomb President And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $33,000 |
Keenen Lovett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Chu Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,525,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,525,000 |
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 | $1,525,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $955,000 |
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. | $195,027 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,695 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,800 |
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 | $91,203 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,852 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $74 |
Total functional expenses | $1,474,597 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $491,079 |
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 | $491,079 |
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 | $491,079 |
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 | $491,079 |
Over the last fiscal year, High Hopes Colorado has awarded $950,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Lafayette, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORTGENERAL SUPPORT | $700,000 |
Englewood, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that High Hopes Colorado has recieved totaling $975,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $450,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION. | $300,000 |
Daniels Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND VIDEO PRODUCTION | $150,000 |
Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $75,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Prairiestar Health Center Inc Hutchinson, KS | $20,070,980 | $16,706,412 |
Community Action Partnership Of Lancaster And Saunders Counties Lincoln, NE | $12,349,644 | $14,460,530 |
Coloradans For Responsible Energy Development Denver, CO | $1,966,473 | $10,490,943 |
Mercy Housing West Denver, CO | $50,068,396 | $10,621,235 |
National Endowment For Financial Education Denver, CO | $147,623,294 | $20,278,344 |
Comite De Bienestar Inc San Luis, AZ | $20,869,855 | $8,413,833 |
Encompass Health Services Incorporated Page, AZ | $5,896,055 | $7,419,352 |
Hardesty Family Foundation Inc Tulsa, OK | $132,895,698 | $5,904,373 |
Foundation For Human Enrichment Boulder, CO | $2,136,031 | $6,488,399 |
Colorado Chautauqua Association Boulder, CO | $13,715,907 | $9,331,518 |
U S A Shooting Colorado Springs, CO | $5,222,065 | $5,626,398 |
Omni Institute Denver, CO | $3,660,752 | $5,176,918 |