Colorado Poverty Law Project
- Assets
- $846.2k
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 12/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1066158
Organization Overview
Colorado Poverty Law Project is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Colorado Poverty Law Project employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Poverty Law Project 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, Colorado Poverty Law Project generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT'S (CPLP) MISSION IS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. WE BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD BECOME HOMELESS FOR LACK OF ACCESS TO HOUSING JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL CLINIC: CPLP HOSTS AN IN-PERSON LEGAL CLINIC IN DENVER COUNTY COURT TWO DAYS A WEEK, ON THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS, IN ROOM 163 FROM 8 A.M. TO 12 P.M. OUR LEGAL CLINIC ASSISTS TENANTS FACING EVICTIONS.
YOUNG ADULT INITIATIVE: CPLP PROVIDES TARGETED LEGAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE TAILORED TO YOUNG ADULTS IN DENVER AND ADAMS COUNTIES IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND ENSURE SAFE, STABLE HOUSING. CPLP ALSO CONDUCTS KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAININGS ON TENANT RIGHTS UNDER COLORADO AND FEDERAL LAW FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WORKING WITH YOUNG ADULTS.
JUST HOUSING: CPLP PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HOUSING GUIDANCE AND REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS FACING HOUSING INSECURITY, INCLUDING EVICTION LEGAL DEFENSE AND DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING. CPLP ALSO DOES EXTENSIVE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FOR BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND ATTORNEYS BY CONDUCTING KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAININGS AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COURSES TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THEIR HOUSING RIGHTS.
HOUSING ADVOCACY: CPLP PROVIDES HOUSING ADVOCACY TO CLIENTS AND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORTS ON WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES WHERE AVAILABLE. CPLP IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE HOUSING SECURITY OF LOW-INCOME COLORADOANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Board Member | 0.25 | $0 | |
Name Not Listed Board Member | 0.25 | $0 | |
Thomas Snyder President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Blair Kanis Vice President | Officer | 3.5 | $3,768 |
Shannon Mackenzie Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $111,519 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,650,023 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $550,467 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,200,490 |
| 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 | $2,215,545 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $129,927 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,541,475 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $163,499 |
| Payroll taxes | $154,654 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,395 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,451 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,466 |
| Office expenses | $5,413 |
| Information technology | $35,537 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,344 |
| Travel | $14,458 |
| 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 | $3,293 |
| Insurance | $21,898 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,309,125 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $265,854 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $558,804 |
| 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 | $10,576 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $10,976 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $846,210 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,421 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $238,311 |
| 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 | $294,732 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $551,478 |
| 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 | $846,210 |