Center For Community Wealth Building
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Center For Community Wealth Building is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2021, with $1,830,087 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2900 N Downing St 1b, Denver, CO, 80205 EIN 85-2257483 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.8M
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 Center For Community Wealth Building— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +13% 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 Center For Community Wealth Building: 14 mo reserves · +13% 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 Center For Community Wealth Building— 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 Center For Community Wealth Building: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2021) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $545KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$545K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,830,087▼5.1% | $1,589,721▲44.9% | $1,814,859▲15.3% | $2,360,196▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,927,955▲80.5% | $1,097,412▲122% | $1,574,493▲112% | $2,067,665▲162% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,068,029 | $494,230 | $743,950 | $789,188 | 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 · $1.4M total
19 grants to Center For Community Wealth Building totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation | Community & neighborhood development | 2024 | $51,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $39,786 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Denver Foundation | Community & neighborhood development | 2023 | $350,040 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $110,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $13,504 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado | Building community wealth in metro denver: a focu | 2022 | $360,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Community & neighborhood development | 2022 | $149,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support, east denver food sovereignty initiative | 2022 | $125,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $7,343 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Community Wealth Building a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Community Wealth Building is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-2257483, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Community Wealth Building's EIN?
- Center For Community Wealth Building's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-2257483.
- How much revenue does Center For Community Wealth Building report?
- Center For Community Wealth Building reported $1,830,087 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Community Wealth Building have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Community Wealth Building B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Community Wealth Building (EIN 85-2257483) 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.