Colorado Bar Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, 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 Bar Foundation 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 06/2024, Colorado Bar Foundation generated $414.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $422.8k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 26.6% 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 2020, Colorado Bar Foundation has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $627,392. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE & ADVANCE THE JURISPRUDENCE SYSTEM AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO THROUGH EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, & THE DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATION INFORMATION TO PRACTICING ATTORNEYS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLORADO LAWYER TRUST ACCOUNT 1900 GRANT STREET DENVER, CO 80203EIN: 74-2250921, IRC SECTION 501(C((3) AMOUNT OF GRANT: $30,000
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES CONSISTING MOSTLY OF GRANTS BELOW THE REPORTING THRESHHOLD.
COLORADO ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION 1290 BROADWAY SUITE 1700 DENVER CO 80203AMOUNT OF GRANT: $23,500
COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION 1290 BROADWAY SUITE 1700 DENVER CO 80203AMOUNT OF GRANT: $16,500
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Spence Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Nuss Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Blum Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Frances R Johnson Judicial Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Ted C Tow Judicial Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon William G Meyer Ret Judicial Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $64,760 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $109,917 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,677 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $239,591 |
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 | $414,268 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $303,475 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $170 |
Office expenses | $715 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $219 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $434 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $422,847 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,839 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,585 |
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 | $1,277 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,895,284 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $52,377 |
Total assets | $9,994,362 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,420 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,900 |
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 | $19,320 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $9,975,042 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,994,362 |
Over the last fiscal year, Colorado Bar Foundation has awarded $228,475 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR THE PIKES PEAK REGION PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $16,500 |
COLORADO LAWYER TRUST ACCOUNT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
CROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE INC PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
FORGE EVOLUTION PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,500 |
MISC GRANT RECIPIENTS PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES EXEMPT PURPOSE | $105,500 |