C O L Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
C O L Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, Colorado, registered in 1988, with $2,698,556 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1546 Cole Blvd Ste 200, Lakewood, CO, 80401 EIN 84-1072741 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 109.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$441K
Net assets
$15.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for C O L Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating433 mo reserves · +84% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For C O L Foundation: 433 mo reserves · +84% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for C O L Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For C O L Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1546 Cole Blvd Ste 200, Lakewood, CO, 80401
- City
- Lakewood
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $532K (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $15.9M
Operating margin
83.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$15.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,698,556▲110% | $441,496▲4.9% | $15,942,968▲19.6% | $15,942,968▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,287,040▼23.7% | $420,706▲1101% | $13,329,586▲27.6% | $13,329,586▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,686,168▼22.6% | $35,025▼87.9% | $10,445,304▲9.6% | $10,445,304▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,178,707▲22.1% | $288,944▲44.9% | $9,527,654▲30.0% | $9,527,654▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,785,022▲309% | $199,451▲3.1% | $7,326,921▲75.7% | $7,326,921▲75.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $435,998▲7.0% | $193,447▼11.8% | $4,170,408▼1.5% | $4,170,408▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $407,656▼38.6% | $219,384▼63.5% | $4,233,271▼1.9% | $4,233,271▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $663,605▲112% | $600,724▼15.0% | $4,316,952▼3.2% | $4,424,807▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $313,602▼25.5% | $706,559▼10.5% | $4,461,306▼4.6% | $4,461,306▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $421,224▲56.4% | $789,066▼11.3% | $4,675,547▼9.5% | $4,675,547▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $269,370▼49.4% | $889,518▲15.7% | $5,163,708▼9.9% | $5,163,708▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $532,317 | $768,708▲32.3% | $5,732,256▼3.0% | $6,820,183▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $581,097▲64.0% | $5,911,395▼2.4% | $5,911,395▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $354,284▲5.4% | $6,054,097▼0.8% | $6,054,097▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $336,076▼26.0% | $6,103,393▲2.8% | $6,103,393▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $454,262 | $5,939,940 | $5,939,940 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is C O L Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C O L Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1072741, based in Lakewood, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C O L Foundation's EIN?
- C O L Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1072741.
- How much revenue does C O L Foundation report?
- C O L Foundation reported $2,698,556 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C O L Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades C O L Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C O L Foundation (EIN 84-1072741) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.