Colorado Humanities is located in Greenwood Village, CO. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Colorado Humanities employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Humanities 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 10/2023, Colorado Humanities generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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 2020, Colorado Humanities has awarded 79 individual grants totaling $1,058,051. 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
DEVELOP/ SPONSOR HUMANITIES PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
READING AND WRITING - PROMOTES A LOVE OF READING AND BOOKS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING TRAINING EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE PARENT CLASSES FOR FAMILY LITERACY, AND CONNECTING OUTSTANDING AUTHORS WITH READERS.
LIVING HISTORY - BRINGS HISTORY ALIVE THROUGH EXHIBIT TOURS AND FIRST-PERSON PRESENTATIONS OF THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO HELPED SHAPE OUR SOCIETY, PRESENTED IN FESTIVALS, SPEAKER TOURS, AND A SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
CONVERSATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES - PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITIES TO BRIDGE DIVIDES OF UNDERSTANDING THROUGH CONVERSATIONS LED BY SKILLED FACILITATORS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS AND PRODUCES HUMANITIES-CENTERED FILMS, BOOKS AND ONLINE RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Maggie Coval Exec Dir, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $126,270 |
Taffy Lee Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Neil Best Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Juliana A Fajardo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Dadone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Lobello Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,215,838 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $438,387 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,654,225 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $33,706 |
Investment income | $11,543 |
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 | $1,699,474 |
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. | $143,776 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,793 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $474,465 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $60,197 |
Payroll taxes | $51,896 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $76,272 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $252,659 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,464 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $109,196 |
Travel | $89,228 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,410 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,508 |
All other expenses | $13,687 |
Total functional expenses | $1,452,664 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,071 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $181,974 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $36,550 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $33,389 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $388,044 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $50,436 |
Total assets | $737,464 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,388 |
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 | $60,388 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $541,265 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,811 |
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 | $737,464 |
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Humanities has awarded $674,864 in support to 39 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BASALT REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19. | $10,800 |
BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19. | $16,000 |
BLACK AMERICAN WEST MUSEUM PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19. | $16,000 |
BRECKENRIDGE HERITAGE ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19. | $16,000 |
BUD WERNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19. | $18,000 |
CENTER FOR THE ARTS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF COVID-19. | $20,000 |