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 12/2022, Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center employed 17 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 12/2022, Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, DRIVE SYSTEMIC REEFORM, AND BOLDLY CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO SO EVERY YOUNG PERSON WHO HAS EXPERIENCED TRAUMA OR INSTABILITY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO VARIOUS TYPES OF TRAUMA, INCLUDING ABUSE, NEGLECT, POVERTY OR INSTABILITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AT RISK, EDUCATION NEEDS OF CHILDREN AT RISK, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, SAFE BABIES COURT TEAM MODEL, AND YOUNG ADULT LEGAL ADVOCACY.
INNOVATION AND SYSTEMIC REFORM: THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF IMPROVING OPTIONS AND OUTCOMES RELATED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF COLORADO. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DILIGENT IN IDENTIFYING EXISTING SYSTEMIC GAPS IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH THIS EXPLORATION OF IDENTIFIABLE NEEDS AND MISSION-APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITIES THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER IS REGULARLY AT WORK ON BOTH NEW AND ONGOING INITIATIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Fordyce Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $123,683 |
Jacob Blossfeld Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Henderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Lai Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anna Reinert Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ron Rizzuto Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $149,452 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $511,707 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $632,268 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,293,427 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,250 |
Investment income | $13,166 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$39,852 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,331,752 |
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. | $128,520 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,024 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $946,032 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,152 |
Other employee benefits | $40,370 |
Payroll taxes | $83,403 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $57,563 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,656 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,372 |
Travel | $15,022 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,081 |
Interest | $1,234 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,726 |
Insurance | $14,627 |
All other expenses | $13,333 |
Total functional expenses | $1,522,872 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $185,148 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $226,273 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $99,826 |
Accounts receivable, net | $41,188 |
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 | $12,667 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $66,047 |
Total assets | $651,600 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,664 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,227 |
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 | $70,958 |
Total liabilities | $121,849 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $463,644 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,107 |
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 | $651,600 |