Colorado Youth Corps Association
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $10.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 06/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1532028
Organization Overview
Colorado Youth Corps Association is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Colorado Youth Corps Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Youth Corps Association 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 12/2023, Colorado Youth Corps Association generated $10.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Colorado Youth Corps Association has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $37,558,416. 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 YOUTH CORPS ASSOCIATION SERVES ON BEHALF OF CONSERVATION CORPS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION STATEWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CORPS SUPPORT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT:1)SUPPORTED STATEWIDE YOUTH PARTICIPATION OF 2008 YOUTH AT 8 INDEPENDENTLY OPERATING YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS;2)PROVIDED LAND MANAGERS WITH 453 WEEKS OF WORK THROUGHOUT THE STATE;3)COORDINATED $4,198,446.93 IN STATEWIDE FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC LANDS MANAGERS INCLUDING CYCA'S ADMIN FEES;EXPENSES: $3,809,786.05 AGAINST CONTRACT PASS-THROUGH INCOME OF $3,809,536.07; OF THIS ACTIVITY, $1,468,545,63 IN PASS-THRU INCOME WAS BILLED TO THE COSWAP (COLORADO STRATEGIC WILDFIRE ACTION PROGRAM);ANOTHER $458,169.60 IN PASS-THRU INCOME WAS BILLED TO COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE STATE TRAILS-OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PROGRAM. 4)RENEWED AMERICORPS FIXED AWARD GRANT, "YOUTH CORPS FOR COLORADO", FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022 (PY2022) STARTING 1.1.2023; EXPENSES $2,462,020 AGAINST GRANT PASS-THROUGH INCOME OF $2,456,134. INCOME AND EXPENSE BOTH INCLUDE A QUARTERLY COMMISSION OF APPROX. 2.1% TO SERVE COLORADO, OF $52,429. IN 2023 CYCA BILLED PY2021 ADMIN FEE OF $120,00 AND PY2022 ADMIN FEE OF $125,276. THE BALANCE OF PY2022 ADMIN FEE WAS BILLED IN JANUARY 2024. INCOME TOTAL INCLUDES $5,886 BILLED IN JANUARY FOR DECEMBER 2022 CORPSMEMBER HOURS. IN 2023, AMERICORPS PROVIDED AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARDS FOR 364 YOUNG PEOPLE:FT (1700 HRS) TO 8 MEMBERS AT $6495 EA = $51,960.00 TQT (1200 HRS) TO 31 MEMBERS AT $4546.50 = $140,941.50 HT (900 HRS) TO 28 MEMBERS AT $3247.50 = $90,930.00 RPT (675 HRS) TO 41 MEMBERS AT $2474.50 = $101,454.50 QT (450 HRS) TO 140 MEMBERS AT $1718.25 = $240,555.00 MT (300 HRS) TO 116 MEMBERS AT $1374.60 = $159,453.60 FOR A TOTAL OF $785,294.60. NOTE THAT CYCA ADMIN FEE FOR YCCO GRANT BILLED IN 2023 INCLUDED $120,200 FOR PY2021 AND $125,276 FOR PY2022.B) IN 2023, UNDER THIS SAME PROGRAM, CYCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AMERICORPS PROGRAM COSTS-PER-MEMBER THROUGH 5 PARTICIPATING YOUTH CORPS;LARIMER COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS - 23 MEMBERS TOTALING $115,446.41MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS (2 LOCATIONS: DENVER AND SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE) - 137 MEMBERS TOTALING $890,131.41ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS - 199 MEMBERS TOTALING $1,230,134.63WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - 28 MEMBERS TOTALING $152,070.21WESTERN COLORADO CONSERVATION CORPS - 22 MEMBERS TOTALING $91,273.63FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 409 MEMBERS TOTALING $2,479,056.29.5)IN ADDITION, IN 2023 CYCA ENROLLED MEMBERS UNDER A SECOND AMERICORPS FIXED AWARD GRANT, "COLORADO CLIMATE CORPS."UNDER THIS PROGRAM IN PY2022, CYCA PASSED THROUGH $1,766,278 IN EXPENSES VS. PASS-THRU INCOME OF $1,766,368; INCOME AND EXPENSE BOTH INCLUDE SERVE COLORADO COMMISSION OF APPROX. 2.1%, OF $43,643. IN 2023 CYCA BILLED PY2021 ADMIN FEE OF $81,629 AND PY2022 ADMIN FEE OF $125,491. THE BALANCE OF PY2022 ADMIN FEE WAS BILLED IN 2024. IN 2023, AMERICORPS PROVIDED AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARDS FOR 275 YOUNG PEOPLE:TQT (1200 HRS) TO 5 MEMBERS AT $$4546.50 = $22,732.50HT (900 HRS) TO 39 MEMBERS AT $3247.50 = $126,652.50RPT (675 HRS) TO 43 MEMBERS AT $2474.27 = $108,867.88QT (450 HRS) TO 106 MEMBERS AT $1718.26 = $182,135.03MT (300 HRS) TO 82 MEMBERS AT $1374.26 = $112,717.20FOR A TOTAL OF $553,105.11. B) IN 2023, UNDER THIS SAME PROGRAM, CYCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AMERICORPS PROGRAM COSTS-PER-MEMBER THROUGH 5 PARTICIPATING YOUTH CORPS:CONSERVATION LEGACY (SCC-FC AND SCC-LV) - 73 MEMBERS TOTALING $420,243.51LARIMER COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS - 29 MEMBERS TOTALING $153,208.82MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS (2 LOCATIONS: DENVER & SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE) - 91 MEMBERS TOTALING $411,338.04ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS - 102 MEMBERS TOTALING $611,864.70WESTERN COLORADO CONSERVATION CORPS - 24 MEMBERS TOTALING $157,211.34FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 319 MEMBERS TOTALING $1,753,866.41.6)IN COOPERATION WITH BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WE ENROLLED OR CONTINUED 65 INTERNS; 7 WERE CONTINUING FROM 2022, AN ADDITIONAL 42 FINISHED THEIR TERMS IN 2023 WHILE 16 CONTINUED INTO 2024, SERVING A TOTAL OF 35,955 HOURS.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:EXPENSES OF $81,087 IN STAFF TIME PLUS TRAVEL COSTS OF $15,525 RELATED TO SUPPORTING CORPS TRAININGS AND BEST PRACTICES, WITH INCOME FROM CORPS DUES AND PROGRAM SERVICE FEES OF $49,684; AND EXPENSES OF $75,335 INCLUDING CAEE AND CYCA STAFF TIME, RELATED TO TRAININGS FOR THE CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES INITIATIVE, WITH INCOME FROM GRANTS OF $20,000 FROM US FOREST SERVICE.1)CONVENED CORPS DIRECTORS, PROGRAM MANAGERS, AND ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR CYCA'S ANNUAL CORPS RETREAT; BROUGHT TOGETHER CORPS DIRECTORS & PROGRAM MANAGERS WITH PROJECT PARTNERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FOR CYCA FACILITATED MEETINGS, SUPPORTED BY GRANT FUNDING, TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, LESSONS LEARNED, AND POTENTIAL COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS GOING FORWARD.2)PARTNERED WITH COLORADO ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (CAEE) TO PROMOTE CAREERS IN NATURAL RESOURCES INITIATIVE, SUPPORTED BY GRANT FUNDING, TO IMPROVE COORDINATION BETWEEN NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING MORE PATHWAYS TO NATURAL RESOURCES CAREERS TASKS INCLUDED PUBLISHING A WEBSITE, GREENPATHWAYS.ORG, GEARED TOWARD CAREER AWARENESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; AND BEGINNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CAREER EXPLORATION WEBSITE FOR YOUNG ADULT JOB SEEKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karina Amaya-Ragland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike King Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Juan Fernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Hendricks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Roberts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maelly Opreza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $48,600 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,735,366 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,174 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,811,140 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,257,152 |
| Investment income | $53,910 |
| 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 | $10,122,202 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,684,643 |
| 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. | $124,220 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,820 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $220,009 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,044 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,890 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,008 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,667 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $35,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $116,752 |
| Advertising and promotion | $180 |
| Office expenses | $12,424 |
| Information technology | $12,926 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,413 |
| Travel | $20,261 |
| 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 | $2,457 |
| Insurance | $5,525 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,346,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $651,234 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,594,425 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $943,492 |
| 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 | $10,009 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $42,333 |
| Other assets | $75,926 |
| Total assets | $3,317,419 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,185,128 |
| 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 | $75,926 |
| Total liabilities | $1,261,054 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,276,983 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $779,382 |
| 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 | $3,317,419 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Youth Corps Association has awarded $9,678,744 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CONSERVATION LEGACY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $1,670,119 |
LARIMER COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $873,029 |
MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $3,145,880 |
ROCKY MTN YOUTH CORPS PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $2,759,453 |
WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $202,825 |
WESTERN COLORADO CONSERVATION CORPS PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $1,013,412 |