Cal-wood Education Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cal-wood Education Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamestown, Colorado, registered in 2006, with $2,493,278 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 347, Jamestown, CO, 80455 EIN 20-2472544 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.5M
▲ 16.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$2.0M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Cal-wood Education Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +12% 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 Cal-wood Education Center: 11 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A 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 Cal-wood Education Center— 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 Cal-wood Education Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 347, Jamestown, CO, 80455
- City
- Jamestown
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2016) to $2.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $221KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$221K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,493,278▲16.0% | $2,205,946▲13.7% | $1,968,006▲17.1% | $2,189,203▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,149,076▲31.3% | $1,939,620▲31.3% | $1,680,674▲15.2% | $1,920,828▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,637,297▲8.8% | $1,477,057▲36.2% | $1,458,519▲10.5% | $1,656,278▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,505,404▲8.8% | $1,084,283▲10.8% | $1,319,375▲46.9% | $1,370,788▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,384,073▼16.1% | $978,342▼39.3% | $898,254▲139% | $1,079,550▲89.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,648,729▲9.1% | $1,612,980▲8.2% | $376,556▲9.8% | $570,327▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,511,228▼16.6% | $1,490,383▼34.0% | $342,807▲6.5% | $498,876▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,812,098▲35.8% | $2,259,193▲83.1% | $321,962▼58.1% | $453,289▼56.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,334,052 | $1,234,136 | $768,851 | $1,051,167 | 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.
Grants received · $1.2M total
34 grants to Cal-wood Education Center totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $35,324 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,428 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $43,900 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $43,361 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,487 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $68,794 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $67,988 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,404 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $83,049 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $48,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $48,800 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $195,345 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cal-wood Education Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cal-wood Education Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2472544, based in Jamestown, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cal-wood Education Center's EIN?
- Cal-wood Education Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2472544.
- How much revenue does Cal-wood Education Center report?
- Cal-wood Education Center reported $2,493,278 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cal-wood Education Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Cal-wood Education Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cal-wood Education Center (EIN 20-2472544) 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.