Ready Colorado
- Assets
- $357.7k
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-3043818
Organization Overview
Ready Colorado is located in Littleton, CO. Ready Colorado 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 12/2022, Ready Colorado generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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 2018, Ready Colorado has awarded 45 individual grants totaling $8,147,160. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
READY COLORADO IS AN ORGANIZATION OF CONSERVATIVES WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN COLORADO. THE TOUCHSTONE OF OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHOICE; NO ONE SYSTEM OF SCHOOLING SHOULD HAVE A MONOPOLY OVER OPPORTUNITY. PARENTS SHOULD HAVE THE ABILITY TO SEND THEIR KIDS TO THE SCHOOL THAT WILL HELP THEIR CHILDREN THRIVE, REGARDLESS OF TYPE-PUBLIC, PRIVATE, CHARTER, TRADITIONAL, MAGNET, VIRTUAL, OR HOME SCHOOL. READY COLORADO BELIEVES THAT THE EDUCATION SYSTEM NEEDS TO FOCUS MORE ATTENTION ON THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; AND LESS ON THE NEEDS OF THE SYSTEM ITSELF. SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND THE STATE SHOULD BE MORE ACCOUNTABLE TO PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION POLICY ADVOCACY IN COLORADO
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luke Ragland Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellie Reynolds Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Craig Hulse Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Margo Branscomb Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brenda Dickhoner President | Officer | 40 | $117,051 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cygnal Llc Research | 12/30/22 | $281,830 |
Eis Solutions Consulting | 12/30/22 | $100,893 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,195,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,195,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $442,734 |
| 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 | $3,637,734 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,502,125 |
| 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. | $117,051 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,705 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,619 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,287 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,903 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $243,236 |
| Advertising and promotion | $107,106 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,100 |
| Travel | $7,020 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,877 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,000 |
| All other expenses | $1,285 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,558,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $357,682 |
| 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 | $357,682 |
| 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 | $357,682 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $357,682 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ready Colorado has awarded $2,502,125 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BETTER JOBS COALITION PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $100,000 |
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ROCKIES PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $7,125 |
READY COLORADO ACTION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $900,000 |
SENATE MAJORITY FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $12,500 |
DEFEND COLORADO PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $750,000 |
ADVANCE COLORADO PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $500,000 |