Colorado Education Association is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Colorado Education Association employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Education Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Colorado Education Association generated $14.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2019, Colorado Education Association has awarded 70 individual grants totaling $6,725,833. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCATE THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STATE UNISERV PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOCAL AFFILIATES IN CARRYING OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE.
THE CENTER FOR ORGANIZING INCREASES THE EFFICIENCY OF AND FURTHERS THE EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT IN COLORADO, PROMOTES THE DIGNITY OF THE EDUCATION PROFESSION, AND WORKS TOWARDS IMPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF OUR MEMBERS.
OUR TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR AND PROMOTES THE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF OUR MEMBERS, WHILE OUR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES POLICY ADVANCEMENTS THAT FURTHER THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Katherine Michienzi-Rendon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $179,995 |
Kris Gomez General Counsel & Deputy Exec. Dir | Officer | 40 | $167,365 |
Sharyn Dreyer Staff Attorney | 40 | $145,929 | |
Lindsay Theo Staff | 40 | $155,751 | |
Erin Bennett Staff | 40 | $149,309 | |
Lisa Elliot Staff | 40 | $134,472 |
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 | $1,492,846 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,492,846 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,772,078 |
Investment income | $27,475 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $71,740 |
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 | $14,379,035 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,574,506 |
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. | $1,159,904 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,409,405 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $898,570 |
Other employee benefits | $905,613 |
Payroll taxes | $473,371 |
Fees for services: Management | $168,947 |
Fees for services: Legal | $156,299 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,090 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $313,833 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,899 |
Office expenses | $378,544 |
Information technology | $324,480 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $629,086 |
Travel | $263,403 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $650,173 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $204,094 |
Insurance | $57,471 |
All other expenses | $3,254 |
Total functional expenses | $14,745,571 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,442,051 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,554,833 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $407,248 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,291,346 |
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 | $202,809 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,627,393 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $35,767 |
Total assets | $12,561,447 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,956,175 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $73,468 |
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 | $4,029,643 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,422,662 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $109,142 |
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 | $12,561,447 |
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Education Association has awarded $1,527,477 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AURORA LITTLETON UNISERV UNIT PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $112,313 |
BOULDER WESTMINSTER UNISERV UNIT PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $125,018 |
CENTRAL ADAMS UNISERV UNIT PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $160,900 |
CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCJEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT R-1 PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $80,886 |
DENVER CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONDENVER UNISERV UNIT PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $195,195 |
COLORADO SPRINGS UNISERV UNIT PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $57,620 |