Colorado League Of Charter Schools
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 07/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 84-1288512
Organization Overview
Colorado League Of Charter Schools is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Colorado League Of Charter Schools employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado League Of Charter Schools 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 06/2021, Colorado League Of Charter Schools generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 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 2017, Colorado League Of Charter Schools has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $1,566,493. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT BY SUPPORTING COLORADOS CHARTER SCHOOLS, POSITIVELY RESHAPING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDSCAPE, AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION AND EXPANDED HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL SERVICES/MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT - THE LEAGUE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF OPERATING CHARTER SCHOOLS, INCLUDING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR GOVERNANCE, OPERATING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND WELLNESS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 134,000 CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLORADO.
ADVOCACY - THROUGH GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION, RESEARCH, AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, POLICY LEADERS, AND LEGAL ADVOCATES, THE COLORADO LEAGUE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY AND OPINION THAT FAVORS CHARTER SCHOOL QUALITY AND GROWTH.
MAJOR EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS - THE LEAGUE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, EXPANSION AND REPLICATION OF HIGH QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS. THE LEAGUE'S NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PLANNING EFFORTS FROM THE TIME FOUNDING GROUPS FIRST MEET, THROUGH A SCHOOL'S SECOND YEAR OF OPERATION. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 380 STUDENTS IN 3 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT OPENED DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Schaller President | Officer | 40 | $139,869 |
Mark Heffner VP Finance/o | Officer | 40 | $109,090 |
Teresa Tate VP School Se | 40 | $132,639 | |
Peter Mason VP Communica | 40 | $117,513 | |
Kimberlee Sia Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Wetzel Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,566,511 |
| Investment income | $1,147 |
| 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 | $3,316,515 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $261,001 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,052,107 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,050 |
| Other employee benefits | $87,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $46,125 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $188,588 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,065 |
| Advertising and promotion | $164,514 |
| Office expenses | $132,518 |
| Information technology | $42,195 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,649 |
| Travel | $4,403 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $231,267 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $852 |
| Insurance | $3,140 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,696,028 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,289 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,823,737 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $213,750 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $39,910 |
| 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 | $12,292 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,359,978 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,271 |
| Grants payable | $4,275 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $88,911 |
| 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 | $323,457 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,036,521 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado League Of Charter Schools has awarded $366,326 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLCS ACTION PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $306,326 |
THE WILDFLOWER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL DEVELOP | $24,000 |
5280 FREEDOM SCHOOL PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL DEVELOP | $12,000 |
UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SCHOOLS INC PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL DEVELOP | $12,000 |
BE THE CHANGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL PURPOSE: NEW SCHOOL DEVELOP | $12,000 |