Progressnow Colorado Education is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Progressnow Colorado Education employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progressnow Colorado Education 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, Progressnow Colorado Education generated $940.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.3% 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
TO PROVIDE A STRONG, CREDIBLE VOICE IN ADVANCING PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
-PRODUCED DAILY NEWS CLIP SERVICE FOR OVER 2500 SUBSCRIBERS HIGHLIGHTING STATE AND LOCAL NEWS STORIES OF IMPORTANCE-CONDUCTED WEEKLY COLLABORATION MEETINGS FOR STATE/LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATES TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES FOR DIGITAL COMMUNIATIONS-CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE BEST COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICES AND MESSAGING-ONGOING RAPID-ERSPONSE ANALYSIS OF NEWS OFFERED BY MEDIA OUTLETS STATEWIDE. USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB NEWS POSTS TO CORRECT ERRORS, SPOTLIGHT OMISSIONS, AND CONSTRUCT RESEARCH TO EDUCATE AND INFORM JOURNALISTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.-OPERATED MULTI-ORGANIZATION TRAINING INITIATIVE HELPING OTHER NON-PROFITS GAIN ACCESS AND TRAINING TO ADVANCED DIGITAL TOOLS FOR AUDIENCE GROWN AND CONTENT DELIVERY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sara Loflin Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $45,000 |
Christy Powell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Egan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Mccormick Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Megan Van Ens Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Melissa Johnsen 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 | $817,388 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $817,388 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $123,000 |
Investment income | $116 |
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 | $940,504 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,500 |
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. | $45,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $565,339 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $68,085 |
Payroll taxes | $47,969 |
Fees for services: Management | $35,745 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $478,899 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,002 |
Office expenses | $14,606 |
Information technology | $755 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,110 |
Travel | $26,488 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,952 |
Interest | $53 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,861 |
Insurance | $4,289 |
All other expenses | $132 |
Total functional expenses | $1,581,360 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $292,193 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,323 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $135,732 |
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 | $17,779 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,801 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $548,828 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,443 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $434,993 |
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 | $206,011 |
Total liabilities | $670,447 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$121,619 |
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 | $548,828 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Progressnow Colorado Education has recieved totaling $915,945.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $376,419 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $150,000 |
Educational Foundation Of America Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ELECTIONS TOOLKIT | $135,000 |
Educational Foundation Of America Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ELECTIONS TOOLKIT | $135,000 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Conservation Education | $50,000 |
Prentice Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $16,276 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Crosspurpose Denver, CO | $7,657,712 | $7,299,106 |
Oklahoma Rural Water Association Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,870,301 | $4,941,882 |
Tempe Community Action Agency Inc Tempe, AZ | $2,621,216 | $4,725,859 |
Colorado Rural Electric Association Inc Denver, CO | $2,399,350 | $4,202,272 |
Nebraska Rural Electric Association Lincoln, NE | $1,967,725 | $2,435,267 |
Colorado Rural Water Association Pueblo West, CO | $2,068,157 | $2,065,335 |
Housing Assistance Management Enterprise Salt Lake City, UT | $14,748,431 | $2,053,627 |
Mountain Family Center Granby, CO | $3,090,485 | $1,821,483 |
Envision Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $1,358,654 | $1,490,662 |
Progressnow Colorado Education Denver, CO | $548,828 | $940,504 |
Gprmc Holdings Inc Elk City, OK | $33,828,668 | $1,397,897 |
New Mexico Rural Water Users Association Inc Albuquerque, NM | $335,771 | $1,336,004 |