Copirg Citizen Lobby Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Copirg Citizen Lobby Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Copirg Citizen Lobby Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Copirg Citizen Lobby Inc generated $532.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $244.1k during the year ending 08/2021. 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
COPIRG IS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST. WHEN CONSUMERS ARE CHEATED, OR OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IS THREATENED, OR THE VOICES OF ORDINARY CITIZENS ARE DROWNED OUT BY SPECIAL INTEREST LOBBYISTS, COPIRG SPEAKS UP AND TAKES ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCHING AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT TO STOP THE POLLUTION FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS, PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR PRICE GOUGING AND WORKING TO GIVE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC TO STOP THE POLLUTION FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS, PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR PRICE GOUGING AND WORKING TO GIVE CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR THEIR OWN DEVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Danny Katz State Director, President, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $59,064 |
Rex Wilmouth Vice President, Treasurer, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mara Thermos Secretary, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $470,366 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $61,995 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $532,361 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $532,361 |
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. | $23,854 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,515 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,712 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,280 |
Other employee benefits | $5,376 |
Payroll taxes | $3,278 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $74 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $191,107 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $121 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,864 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,350 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $244,087 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $312,753 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,689,832 |
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 | $381,161 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,383,746 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $974,006 |
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 | $974,006 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,409,740 |
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 | $2,383,746 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Copirg Citizen Lobby Inc has recieved totaling $49,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. | $35,000 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO PURPOSE: Clean Energy Advocacy | $14,000 |
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Unite America Inc Denver, CO | $1,852,932 | $5,836,987 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Kansas Overland Park, KS | $2,072,087 | $1,846,049 |
Opportunity Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $279,931 | $1,394,680 |
Wyoming Liberty Group Cheyenne, WY | $354,441 | $1,162,000 |
Progressnow New Mexico Education Fund Albuquerque, NM | $804,275 | $1,020,678 |
Centennial State Prosperity Denver, CO | $123,732 | $1,065,390 |
Urban Leaders Fellowship Colorado Springs, CO | $630,908 | $1,108,852 |
Justice For Greenwood Foundation Tulsa, OK | $848,804 | $1,448,852 |
Denver Metro Fair Housing Center Denver, CO | $27,216 | $413,750 |
Center For Civic Action Albuquerque, NM | $1,185,299 | $334,000 |
North Dakota Family Alliance Colorado Springs, CO | $0 | $259,956 |
First Choice Community Healthcare Inc Medical Disability Trust Albuquerque, NM | $0 | $325,360 |