Colorado 4-h Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Colorado 4-h Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado, registered in 1952, with $520,448 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4040 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO, 80523 EIN 46-4830470 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2023)
$520K
▲ 70.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$394K
Net assets
$737K
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 Colorado 4-h Foundation— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +24% 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 Colorado 4-h Foundation: 22 mo reserves · +24% 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 Colorado 4-h 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 Colorado 4-h Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4040 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO, 80523
- City
- Fort Collins
- State
- Colorado
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.7M (FY2013) to $520K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $737K
Operating margin
24.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$737K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$737K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,448▲70.6% | $394,404▲26.6% | $737,265▲76.8% | $737,265▲76.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $305,004▲1.8% | $311,527▲34.2% | $416,937▲1.0% | $416,937▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $299,589▲223% | $232,104▲193% | $412,742▲96.5% | $412,742▲96.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,657▼95.8% | $79,170▼96.1% | $210,081▼76.8% | $210,081▼76.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,188,850▼1.4% | $2,055,352▲3.0% | $904,493▲17.3% | $904,493▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,218,910▲3.7% | $1,996,005▼1.2% | $770,995▲40.7% | $770,995▲40.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,139,485▲22.0% | $2,020,347▲33.9% | $548,090▲27.8% | $548,090▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,753,307▲5.9% | $1,508,861▼8.2% | $428,952▲132% | $428,952▲132% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,656,326 | $1,642,869 | $184,506 | $184,506 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado 4-h Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado 4-h Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4830470, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado 4-h Foundation's EIN?
- Colorado 4-h Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4830470.
- How much revenue does Colorado 4-h Foundation report?
- Colorado 4-h Foundation reported $520,448 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colorado 4-h Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado 4-h Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colorado 4-h Foundation (EIN 46-4830470) 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.