Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center
- Assets
- $780.6k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 07/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-2406045
Organization Overview
Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2021, Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center 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, Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
WE ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH DRIVE SYSTEMIC REFORM AND BOLDLY CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO SO ALL MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE BABIES COURT TEAM INITIATIVE: THE EARLY YEARS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS ARE CRUCIAL TO THEIR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND LONG-TERM WELL- BEING. MINDFUL OF THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THIS YOUNG POPULATION, THE SAFE BABIES COURT TEAM FACILITATES AN ENHANCED AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SERVING CHILDREN, AGES ZERO TO THREE, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED COLORADO'S FIRST SAFE BABIES COURT TEAM IN PUEBLO COUNTY, EXPANDING TO ARAPAHOE COUNTY DURING 2020, WITH ADDITIONAL LOCALITIES LIKELY IN THE COMING YEARS.
ADVOCACY TO PROTECT CHILDREN: CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAVE GREATER RATES OF BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE; COGNITIVE DELAYS; AND LONG-TERM PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER CASES IN DENVER COUNTY TO KEEP THEM SAFE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT. ORGANIZATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS SERVE AS GUARDIANS AD LITEM ON THESE CASES, CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS; INTERVIEWING THE PARTIES, THE CHILDREN, AND OTHER COLLATERAL; DRAFTING REPORTS; AND, ULTIMATELY, MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COURT REGARDING PARENTING ORDERS TO FURTHER THE CHILD'S BEST INTERESTS.
ADVOCACY FOR CAREGIVERS: WHEN CHILDREN HAVE CONSISTENT ATTACHMENTS TO CARING ADULTS, THEY DO BETTER IN SCHOOL, FORM HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS, AND HAVE MORE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES. THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN COLORADO ARE LIVING WITH GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES, SIBLINGS, FOSTER FAMILIES, AND OTHER NON-PARENT CAREGIVERS BECAUSE THEIR PARENTS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A SAFE AND STABLE HOME. THE CAREGIVER ADVOCACY PROGRAM ASSISTS NON-PARENT CAREGIVERS IN ACCESSING RESOURCES AND NAVIGATING THE COURT SYSTEM TO PROMOTE SECURITY AND STABILITY IN A CHILD'S LIFE AND TO REMOVE OBSTACLES TO NECESSARY HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Fordyce Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $125,000 |
Randall Fons Deputy Exec Director | Officer | 44 | $75,000 |
Anna Reinert Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jacob Blossfeld Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hope Brokaw Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Weist Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $740,522 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $671,357 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,411,879 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $106,007 |
| Investment income | $881 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $81,252 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,617,293 |
| 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. | $203,350 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $853,956 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,242 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,597 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,473 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,970 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,641 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35,101 |
| Information technology | $22,823 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,113 |
| Travel | $2,160 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $659 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,068 |
| Insurance | $13,524 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,514,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $570,038 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $107,281 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $54,595 |
| 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 | $14,533 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,718 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,414 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $780,579 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,204 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,248 |
| 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 | $8,256 |
| Total liabilities | $59,708 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $500,179 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $220,692 |
| 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 | $780,579 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center has recieved totaling $8,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Realities For Children Charities Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $8,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Salt Lake Legal Defender Association Salt Lake City, UT | $36,357,529 | $22,046,436 |
Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $5,860,063 | $19,150,471 |
Community Firm Denver, CO | $6,715,849 | $18,879,836 |
Colorado Legal Services Denver, CO | $16,011,744 | $17,399,639 |
Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,480,878 | $17,243,235 |
Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Utah County Public Defender Association Provo, UT | $1,776,586 | $10,332,982 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Kansas Legal Services Inc Topeka, KS | $3,426,047 | $7,977,821 |
Utah Legal Services Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $2,819,737 | $5,834,005 |
Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc Window Rock, AZ | $3,957,936 | $5,306,125 |