Great Education Colorado is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Great Education Colorado employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Education 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, Great Education Colorado generated $708.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $684.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCES GRADUATE PREPARED TO LEAD THEIR BEST LIVES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREAT EDUCATION COLORADO WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS CONCERNS ABOUT CHRONIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY UNITY, AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. GREAT EDUCATION COLORADOS MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM AND DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE COALITIONS TO STIMULATE ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE INVESTMENTS IN ALL COLORADOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Weil Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,200 |
Martha Olson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Dori Eggett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Mimi Stephanus Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Desiree Castillo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joyce Brooks Past Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $34,027 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $165,079 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,379 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $642,485 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $62 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $65,809 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $708,537 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,000 |
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. | $80,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,020 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $393,414 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,106 |
Payroll taxes | $39,113 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $690 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,780 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,440 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,166 |
Office expenses | $3,599 |
Information technology | $12,851 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,452 |
Travel | -$103 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,141 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,099 |
All other expenses | -$1,026 |
Total functional expenses | $684,431 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $32,500 |
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 | $3,821 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,530 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $185,201 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,802 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100 |
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 | $14,617 |
Total liabilities | $16,519 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $144,576 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,106 |
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 | $185,201 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Great Education Colorado has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $25,000 |
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Mcrel International Denver, CO | $9,203,868 | $14,483,692 |
Free Speech Foundation Tucson, AZ | $7,772,544 | $12,862,389 |
Colorado Succeeds Littleton, CO | $3,295,477 | $4,371,975 |
Ku Center For Technology Commercialization Inc Kansas City, KS | $1,367,249 | $3,804,226 |
University Of Arizona Applied Research Corporation Tucson, AZ | $1,562,142 | $1,988,110 |
Center For Arizona Policy Inc Phoenix, AZ | $2,327,762 | $3,525,573 |
A For Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $591,569 | $2,295,104 |
Open Compliance And Ethics Group Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,101,073 | $2,253,577 |
Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | $1,303,303 | $1,472,050 |
Lyra Denver, CO | $1,113,355 | $1,520,796 |
Great Education Colorado Denver, CO | $185,201 | $708,537 |
Vail Summit Research And Education Foundation Vail, CO | $530,268 | $508,673 |