Colorado Lawyers Committee is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Colorado Lawyers Committee employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Lawyers Committee 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, Colorado Lawyers Committee generated $510.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $362.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, THE POOR AND OTHER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF FOSTER CARE, FAMILY FUTURES, VOTING RIGHTS, HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND IMMIGRATION TO THE POOR AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Constance Talmage Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $146,076 |
Peter Schwartz Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marnie Adams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Giugi Carminati Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Iris Eytan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Benedict Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $500,299 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500,299 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $440 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,508 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $510,247 |
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. | $146,076 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,076 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $143,042 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,740 |
Other employee benefits | $590 |
Payroll taxes | $21,914 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,298 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,301 |
Information technology | $7,309 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $402 |
Insurance | $4,930 |
All other expenses | $820 |
Total functional expenses | $362,932 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $370,391 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $276,412 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $496 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $647,299 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $143,634 |
Total liabilities | $143,634 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $353,665 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
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 | $647,299 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Colorado Lawyers Committee has recieved totaling $94,901.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $69,990 |
Faegre Baker Daniels Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,800 |
Perkins Coie Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: 2021 PRO BONO WORK | $9,560 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $5,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western Resource Advocates Boulder, CO | $14,998,011 | $11,110,162 |
Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | $3,725,670 | $8,616,974 |
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc Tucson, AZ | $777,978 | $5,371,960 |
Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law In The Public Interest Inc Lincoln, NE | $9,402,407 | $5,523,330 |
Fairness Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,132,562 | $2,830,354 |
Kansas Appleseed Center For Law And Justice Inc Lawrence, KS | $944,412 | $1,381,297 |
American Freedom Law Center Inc Chandler, AZ | $951,959 | $1,076,788 |
Military Religious Freedomfoundation Inc Albuquerque, NM | $588,275 | $836,898 |
Public Trust Institute Lakewood, CO | $8,802 | $350,100 |
Colorado Lawyers Committee Denver, CO | $647,299 | $510,247 |
New Mexico Foundation For Open Government Inc Albuquerque, NM | $185,732 | $92,438 |
Arizona Initiative For Public Service Law Inc Tucson, AZ | $175,249 | $413 |