Colorado Christian University
80% goes to programs $19 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Colorado Christian University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, Colorado, registered in 1954, with $161,961,271 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
8787 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226 EIN 84-0442429 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$162.0M
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$148.8M
Net assets
$158.1M
Employees
1,885
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $19 to raise $100
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 Christian University: 80% to programs · $19 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +8% 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 Christian University: 13 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 Christian University: 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 Christian University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Serving god by providing christ-centered higher education.
What they do
Auxiliary enterprises represents primarily the food and housing services provided to students of ccu.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8787 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226
- City
- Lakewood
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $73.4M (FY2013) to $162.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64.0MNet assets $158.1M
Operating margin
8.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$222.1M
Total liabilities
$64.0M
Net assets
$158.1M
Salaries & benefits
$59.2M
40% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,961,271▲3.4% | $148,758,231▼0.2% | $158,119,740▲10.2% | $222,125,012▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $156,613,328▲8.1% | $149,127,996▼2.0% | $143,536,633▲7.0% | $216,415,732▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $144,811,495▼2.8% | $152,194,670▲4.8% | $134,174,274▼3.1% | $201,794,800▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $148,957,888▲13.8% | $145,213,803▲16.6% | $138,535,643▼0.9% | $209,184,002▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,888,524▲10.1% | $124,510,652▲7.2% | $139,860,094▲6.8% | $210,502,406▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $118,836,574▼3.8% | $116,172,391▲6.1% | $130,957,541▲2.3% | $203,524,477▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $123,525,462▲7.8% | $109,512,636▲5.4% | $128,051,034▲12.8% | $192,072,001▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $114,550,185▲5.7% | $103,879,404▲10.7% | $113,509,818▲10.5% | $164,511,014▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $108,347,075▲20.2% | $93,825,815▲12.2% | $102,739,480▲16.4% | $153,232,563▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $90,162,191▼0.8% | $83,596,644▲13.9% | $88,283,084▲8.1% | $138,963,164▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $90,881,333▲23.8% | $73,367,407▲14.5% | $81,656,016▲27.0% | $127,613,663▲45.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $73,427,027 | $64,050,827▲11.3% | $64,280,396▲14.3% | $87,459,785▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $57,541,678▲15.6% | $56,233,856▲21.6% | $76,402,058▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $49,796,232▲12.1% | $46,252,520▲21.3% | $62,237,267▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $44,409,718▲8.9% | $38,119,325▲11.0% | $53,569,704▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $40,788,766 | $34,335,777 | $50,070,003 | 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)
Highest-paid: Eric Hogue — $377,078 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hogue | President | 40 | $377,078 |
| Shannon Dreyfuss | Vp Campus Development | 40 | $236,544 |
| Allison Burkhart | Vp Cags Marketing, Enrollment | 40 | $234,662 |
| Iain Wightman | Vp Finance & Technology | 40 | $210,078 |
| Donald Sweeting | Chancellor | 40 | $205,718 |
| Daniel Labry | Vp Advancement | 40 | $193,099 |
| James Mccormick | Senior Vp & Vp Student Life | 40 | $190,882 |
| Thomas Scheffel | Corporate Counsel | 40 | $9,000 |
| Brad Benson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Derek Hamilton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Doug Mcdonald | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Biff Gore | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Coors | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jerry Jenkins | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Pittman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Sheehan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Warren | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sam Kimbriel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Susan Rutehrford | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Terry Leprino | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Saunders Construction | Construction | $13,889,827 |
| Zeta Global | Advertising | $7,427,660 |
| Bon Appetit Management | Food Service | $4,562,597 |
| Google LLC | Advertising | $2,769,698 |
| Meta Platforms | Advertising | $1,262,836 |
Grants received · $19.1M total
109 grants to Colorado Christian University totaling $19.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Horizons Foundation Inc | Program support | 2024 | $472,000 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $400,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $142,308 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $51,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $32,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Undergraduate colleges | 2024 | $31,153 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,250 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,748 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $3,117,508 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $543,800 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $315,385 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $146,750 |
| The New Horizons Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $121,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Christian University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Christian University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0442429, based in Lakewood, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado Christian University's EIN?
- Colorado Christian University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0442429.
- How much revenue does Colorado Christian University report?
- Colorado Christian University reported $161,961,271 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Colorado Christian University's spending goes to programs?
- Colorado Christian University spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Colorado Christian University have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Christian University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Colorado Christian University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Colorado Christian University's latest Form 990 is $377,078, paid to Eric Hogue (President).
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Data for Colorado Christian University (EIN 84-0442429) 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.