Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc is located in Castle Pines, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc generated $975.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $881.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $8,902,029. 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
TO EDUCATE CITIZENS AND COLORADO PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO CITIZENS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS CONCERNING THE LOCAL COLORADO, AND NATIONAL ECONOMY; JOBS; PUBLIC PENSION FUNDS; LOCAL AND COLORADO GOVERNMENT SPENDING, TAXES, AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS; EDUCATION; HEALTHCARE; WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE OF COLORADO GOVERNMENT RESOURCES; AND POLICY ISSUES PERTINENT TO COLORADO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mi Vo Vice-Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Kennedy Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Raphael Flores Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $975,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $975,000 |
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 | $975,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $875,000 |
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. | $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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $369 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,045 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $94 |
Total functional expenses | $881,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,723 |
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 | $97,723 |
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 | $97,723 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $97,723 |
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc has awarded $875,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Parker, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $575,000 |
Castle Pines, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Castle Pines, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc has recieved totaling $975,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Unite For Colorado Lafayette, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $975,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pima Association Of Governments Tucson, AZ | $4,462,511 | $8,815,859 |
Unite America Institute Inc Denver, CO | $2,264,353 | $5,276,672 |
Community Choice Credit Union Commerce City, CO | $105,371,750 | $3,746,307 |
Kansas Bankers Association Topeka, KS | $5,027,759 | $3,475,144 |
Oklahoma Bankers Association Oklahoma City, OK | $7,110,372 | $3,904,069 |
Utah Credit Union League Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $4,342,560 | $2,494,402 |
Responsible Budgets Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $867 | $1,785,585 |
Utah Bankers Assn Salt Lake City, UT | $1,589,571 | $1,248,185 |
United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Denver, CO | $4,370,357 | $852,670 |
Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc Castle Pines, CO | $97,723 | $975,000 |
The Avery Center Greeley, CO | $181,149 | $821,658 |
Kansas Press Association Topeka, KS | $616,310 | $739,914 |