Colorado Council On Economic Education

Organization Overview

Colorado Council On Economic Education, operating under the name Economic Literacy Colorado, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (V22) the organization is classified as: Economics, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Economic Literacy Colorado employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Economic Literacy Colorado 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 06/2022, Economic Literacy Colorado generated $956.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $903.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EMPOWERING COLORADO STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE A LIFETIME OF ECONOMIC UNDERSTANDING AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR COLORADO K-12 TEACHERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING ECONOMIC EDUCATION AND PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR STUDENTS IN COLORADO K-12 SCHOOLS. WE ALSO MAKE AVAILABLE TO K-12 TEACHERS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS A WIDE RANGE OF GRADE-APPROPRIATE ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY PFL CURRICULUM RESOURCES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR WE DELIVERED 43 ECONOMICS AND PFL TEACHER PROGRAMS. MORE THAN 1,163 TEACHERS AND STUDENT TEACHERS ATTENDED OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. WE ESTIMATE THAT THESE TEACHERS WILL REACH ABOUT 100,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR OF THEIR TEACHING CAREER WITH AN IMPROVED ABILITY TO TEACH ECONOMICS AND PFL IN THEIR K-12 CLASSROOMS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS DELIVERED BY OUR CONTRACT PH.D. ECONOMICS PROFESSORS AND MENTOR TEACHERS WAS 7,703. 126 OUT OF THE 176 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN COLORADO WERE SERVED.


WE ALSO PROVIDE A STOCK MARKET PORTFOLIO SIMULATION PROGRAM CALLED THE STOCK MARKET EXPERIENCE SME. THE SME PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO TEACHERS OF COLORADO STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12. IT IS A COMPREHENSIVE ENGAGING REAL-WORLD ONLINE INVESTMENT SIMULATION. STOCK MARKET SIMULATION PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING IN PFL ECONOMICS MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS. WE OPERATE SEVERAL SME SESSIONS EACH SCHOOL YEAR. THIS YEAR 305 TEACHERS MADE STOCK MARKET EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE TO MORE THAN 12,811 STUDENTS STATEWIDE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $174,137
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$762,573
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$936,710
Total Program Service Revenue$17,975
Investment income -$126,613
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $128,021
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $956,730

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Colorado Council On Economic Education has recieved totaling $98,068.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$41,310
Council For Economic Education

New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$13,230
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION

$10,000
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$8,014
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$8,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,914
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$188,157
Earnings-$25,667
Admin Expense-$1,752
Other Expense-$9,985
Ending Balance$150,753

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