Colorado Access
501(c)(4)
96% goes to programs Growing revenue
Colorado Access is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Aurora, Colorado, registered in 1995, with $790,217,396 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
11100 E Bethany Dr, Aurora, CO, 80014 EIN 84-1297547 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$790.2M
▲ 18.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$801.5M
Net assets
$68.9M
Employees
0
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs
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. For Colorado Access: 96% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% 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 Access: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Colorado Access: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Access: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Dedicated to the operation of a health plan designed to improve access to needed healthcare.
What they do
The state of colorado operated its medicaid behavioral health program as a carve-out. they divided the state into seven regions and competitively bid for at-risk behavioral health organizations (bho). accountable care collaborative behavioral health region 5 covers the cost of behavioral health care and the associated administrative expenses for all medicaid eligible individuals within the city and county of denver bho region. accountalbe care collrorative behavorial health region 5 provided behavioral healthcare to approximately 118,000 underservied medicaid members of the city and county of denver throughout 2024.
Child health plan plus (chp+) covers the cost of health care and the associated administration for the eligible population under the federal child health insurance plan (chip). child health plan plus provided healthcare and administrative services for over 64,000 underpriviledged children throughout 2024.
The company managed the aso contracts for two of the seven regions in the state's accountable care collaborative physical health programs.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $209.3M (FY2013) to $790.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $144.2MNet assets $68.9M
Operating margin
-1.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$213.1M
Total liabilities
$144.2M
Net assets
$68.9M
Salaries & benefits
$59.4M
7% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $790,217,396▲18.5% | $801,468,633▲21.0% | $68,926,673▼11.1% | $213,081,063▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $667,093,326▲12.9% | $662,258,140▲14.1% | $77,543,228▲11.0% | $179,763,808▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $590,765,258▲14.4% | $580,346,170▲16.5% | $69,876,163▲6.5% | $205,853,850▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $516,548,794▲14.4% | $498,079,930▲15.2% | $65,633,284▲39.3% | $167,453,009▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $451,437,775▼0.9% | $432,343,403▼4.1% | $47,105,369▲60.6% | $107,755,782▲56.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $455,500,873▲21.8% | $450,668,085▲22.5% | $29,327,984▲26.7% | $68,722,100▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $373,851,397▲9.2% | $368,014,684▲11.4% | $23,139,613▲15.6% | $63,010,195▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $342,264,284▲11.0% | $330,279,323▲9.9% | $20,009,908▲50.6% | $53,834,944▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $308,295,948▼3.4% | $300,423,901▼9.7% | $13,288,815▲106% | $64,993,202▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $319,176,749▲16.0% | $332,624,121▲22.6% | $6,462,762▼71.4% | $50,289,344▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $275,124,122▲31.5% | $271,309,426▲28.4% | $22,575,904▼8.6% | $60,818,405▼43.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $209,265,250 | $211,265,638▲16.4% | $24,697,772▼8.9% | $107,845,370▲39.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $181,553,926▲20.1% | $27,114,841▲56.9% | $77,243,881▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $151,189,094▲5.4% | $17,283,346▲67.3% | $58,408,430▲73.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $143,427,282 | $10,330,196 | $33,621,218 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Gerk | Deputy Cfo | 40 | — |
| Amy Donahue | Senior Medical Director of Integrated & Behavioral | 40 | — |
| Ann E Edelman | Chief Legal Officer & Vp of Compliance | 40 | — |
| Annie Lee | President/ceo | 40 | — |
| April Abrahamson | Chief People & Talent Development Officer | 40 | — |
| Ben Bynum | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Brian Smith | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Dana Pepper | Vp of Provider Performance & Network Services | 40 | — |
| Daniel Severn | Medical Director of Behavioral Health | 40 | — |
| Donald Moore | Vice Chairman | 3 | — |
| Fernando Pineda-reyes | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Helen Drexler | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Jamie L Moreno Acevedo | Chief Communications and Member Experience Officer | 40 | — |
| Jeff Harrington | Secretary | 3 | — |
| John Priddy | Vp of Health Plan Operations | 40 | — |
| Jordan Gardner | Medical Director of Telehealth | 40 | — |
| Joy R Twesigye | Vp of Health Systems Integration | 40 | — |
| Latoya C Reynolds | Vp of People Services | 40 | — |
| Lydia Prado | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Olga Gonzalez | Board Member | 3 | — |
Grants received · $305K total
1 grant to Colorado Access totaling $305K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Community Foundation | Telemental health services | 2016 | $305,316 |
Grants made · $976K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $976K in FY2024. All grants made by Colorado Access →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Access Foundation | Support mission of providing affordable healthcare | $975,946 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Access a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Access is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1297547, based in Aurora, Colorado.
- What is Colorado Access's EIN?
- Colorado Access's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1297547.
- How much revenue does Colorado Access report?
- Colorado Access reported $790,217,396 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Colorado Access's spending goes to programs?
- Colorado Access spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Colorado Access have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Access B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Colorado Access's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Colorado Access's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Adam Gerk (Deputy Cfo).
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Data for Colorado Access (EIN 84-1297547) 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.