Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association generated $320.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $310.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 4 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 2021, Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $225,985. 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:
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THE COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION(CATI)IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS AND RELATED CRIMES IN COLORADO AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION, AND DOES SO BY PROVIDING INVESTIGATIVE TRAINING AND PROMOTING INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CATI SPONSORED ITS ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE IN 2023. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD FROM 04/17/23-04/21/23 IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. THERE WERE 188 TOTAL ATTENDEES FROM COLORADO AND VARIOUS OTHER PARTS OF THE USA. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED TRAINING AS FOLLOWS: VIN INSPECTION CERTIFICATION, BASIC AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATIONS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT INVESTIGATIONS, FIRST RESPONDER TRAUMA, COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LAB UPDATES, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE UPDATES, DIGITAL LICENSE PLATE INFORMATION, GENERAL MOTORS SECURITY UPDATES, ANALYZING USE OF FORCE SITUATIONS, EAST COAST CRIME TRENDS, AND AN 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE STUDY.
CATI SPONSORED VARIOUS AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION RELATED TRAINING CLASSES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND DATES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. CATI PROVIDED 204 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INVESTIGATORS TO ATTEND THESE TRAINING CLASSES. THE CLASSES INCLUDED (4) CERTIFIED VIN CLASSES, (3) BASIC AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION CLASSES, (3) ROLLING SURVEILLANCE 1 CLASSES AND (1) ROLLING SURVEILLANCE 2 CLASS.
CATI SPENT FUNDS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. CATI HAS MAINTAINED A WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CRIME TIPS. ALSO,LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBERS CAN USE THE WEBSITE TO CONTACT OTHER INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES TO FACILITATE BOTH NETWORKING AND TEAMWORK,AND TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. THE WEBSITE ALSO PROVIDES A SOURCE OF INFORMATION REGARDING QUARTERLY NEWS OF INTEREST TO INVESTIGATORS, MONTHLY MEETING REPORTS, AND TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THERE WERE 4,410 PAGE VIEWS AND 1,927 UNIQUE VISITS TO THE WEBSITE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. CATI ALSO HELD MONTHLY MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR FOR MEMBERS TO ADDRESS ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS, TO ANNOUNCE TRAINING INFORMATION, TO SHARE CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE, TO ADDRESS MEMBER ISSUES, AND TO RECOGNIZE MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS. THE MEETINGS WERE AVAILABLE BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 35 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE PER MEETING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffery Hodgdon 1st Vice President | Officer | 3 | $4,033 |
Trevor Hettinger 2nd Vice President | Officer | 3 | $1,350 |
Jim Hills Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Beth Daniel Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Steve Sanders President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,448 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $289,064 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $298,512 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,185 |
Investment income | $8 |
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 | $320,243 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,887 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,050 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,383 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $37,034 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,023 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,409 |
Office expenses | $1,074 |
Information technology | $935 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $508 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $5,908 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $184,596 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $395 |
All other expenses | $15,175 |
Total functional expenses | $310,077 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,197 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,466 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $32,663 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,663 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $32,663 |
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association has awarded $48,785 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LAKEWOOD PD | | | $7,380 |
JEFFERSON COUNTY SO | | | $9,844 |
WESTMINSTER PD | | | $9,621 |
COLORADO STATE PATROL | | | $13,075 |
AURORA PD | | | $8,865 |