Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (W90) the organization is classified as: Consumer Protection, 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 Public Interest Research Foundation Inc 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 08/2021, Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation Inc generated $226.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $126.0k during the year ending 08/2021. 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
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 (OR CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE LAW), INCLUDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES, CONDUCTING, SUPPORTING AND ASSISTING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO STOP THE POLLUTION FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS, PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR PRICE GOUGING AND WORKING TO GIVE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONALLITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC TO STOP THEPOLLUTION FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS, PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR PRICE GOUGINGAND WORKING TO GIVE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Dial Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lisa Pool President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Danny Katz Secretary Treas/exec Dir | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Alana Miller Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $226,398 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $226,398 |
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 | $226,398 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $35,781 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,272 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,568 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,921 |
Other employee benefits | $8,064 |
Payroll taxes | $4,943 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,460 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,605 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $132 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,297 |
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 | $89 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $126,030 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $501,665 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $140,851 |
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 | $642,516 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $306,876 |
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 | $306,876 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $275,640 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,000 |
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 | $642,516 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $210,548.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $90,000 |
Gill Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | $40,000 |
Conservation Colorado Education Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION POLICY GRANT | $31,500 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $30,000 |
American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: ANTI TOBACCO ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,998 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Cyber Intelligence Center Colorado Springs, CO | $2,414,946 | $3,090,288 |
Colorado Business Group On Health Lakewood, CO | $403,468 | $475,882 |
Nebraska Coalition Patient Safety Omaha, NE | $758,206 | $652,422 |
Prescott Area Wildland-Urban Interface Commission Prescott, AZ | $109,171 | $0 |
Consumers United Association Denver, CO | $394,261 | $0 |
Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation Inc Denver, CO | $642,516 | $226,398 |
New Mexico Utility Shareholders Alliance Albuquerque, NM | $0 | $0 |