Colorado Coalition For the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1984, with $116,851,800 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$116.9M
▲ 11.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$110.6M
Net assets
$134.7M
Employees
1,034
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 Coalition For the Homeless: 88% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Coalition For the Homeless: 15 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Coalition For the Homeless: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Coalition For the Homeless: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The mission of the colorado coalition for the homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout colorado. cch advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being and stability of those it serves.
Healthcare: the coalition's stout street clinic has been delivering healthcare for the homeless in downtown denver for 36 years. medical and mental healthcare services are provided to more than 14,700 men, women, and children each year, ranging in age from infancy to those over 85. comprehensive primary and preventive care services include medical exams, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness, health maintenance, pre- and post-natal, gynecological services, family planning, immunizations, tb testing and health education. see schedule o for additional healthcare services.
Education and advocacy: the coalition's education and advocacy program seeks to raise public awareness of homelessness and to advocate for public policies to prevent and end homelessness. through web-based outreach and information exchange, statewide educational conferences, local community forums, grass-roots efforts, media relations, speakers, bureau programs and political advocacy, the coalition works to foster long-term strategies to end homelessness through coordinated systems that increase the supply of affordable and supportive housing, livable incomes, and access to health, mental health and substance treatment services for the most vulnerable citizens.
Revenue grew from $41.0M (FY2013) to $116.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$203.5M
Total liabilities
$68.8M
Net assets
$134.7M
Salaries & benefits
$61.6M
56% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,851,800▲11.9% | $110,593,925▲3.5% | $134,658,369▲4.9% | $203,459,572▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $104,424,568▼14.7% | $106,827,635▲3.9% | $128,400,493▼1.8% | $188,100,601▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $122,412,715▲6.3% | $102,773,145▲3.5% | $130,803,560▲17.7% | $196,137,311▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $115,127,641▲2.3% | $99,285,744▲11.5% | $111,163,990▲16.6% | $156,626,043▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $112,542,178▲39.7% | $89,047,211▲24.8% | $95,322,093▲32.7% | $136,081,088▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $80,548,942▲2.8% | $71,374,948▲9.9% | $71,827,126▲14.6% | $128,174,264▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,330,611▲28.3% | $64,957,214▲7.9% | $62,653,132▲27.1% | $106,640,326▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,076,299▼6.1% | $60,217,227▲18.2% | $49,279,735▲1.8% | $91,732,868▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,048,468▲35.7% | $50,962,821▲7.2% | $48,420,663▲52.8% | $89,927,590▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $47,920,275▼1.9% | $47,550,939▲3.8% | $31,697,831▲6.2% | $72,966,190▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,858,609▲19.1% | $45,821,032▲21.0% | $29,859,256▲11.5% | $68,488,446▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,024,767 | $37,864,150▼10.0% | $26,772,495▲16.0% | $62,588,417▲60.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $42,088,253▲2.7% | $23,071,845▲0.6% | $39,028,916▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,977,070▼6.8% | $22,931,062▲17.0% | $35,222,011▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $43,980,662 | $19,601,859 | $30,041,258 | 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.
Highest-paid: Britta Fisher — $335,000 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britta Fisher | President and Ceo | 38 | $335,000 |
| Jamal Moloo | Vp of Integrated Health Services | 40 | $324,574 |
| Elise Ter Haar | Clinical Director | 40 | $287,150 |
| Daniel Lewis | Physician | 40 | $285,051 |
| Lisa Thompson | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $279,658 |
| Pete Stoller | Chief Financial Officer | 36 | $272,197 |
| Rollin Oden | Director, Wagees | 40 | $270,023 |
| Joseph Horvath | Psychiatrist | 40 | $251,902 |
| Jennifer Cloud | Chief Real Estate Officer | 1 | $215,545 |
| Lizz Jackson | Chief Equity & Administrative Officer | 39 | $203,617 |
| Adam Mingal | Chief Legal Counsel | 39 | $196,521 |
| Louisa Amott | Chief Human Resources Officer | 39 | $195,186 |
| Cathy Alderman | Chief Communications & Public Policy Officer | 39 | $193,607 |
| Meg Mullen | Chief Development Officer (end 8/24) | 40 | $189,371 |
| Andrew Grimm | Chief Integrated Health Operations Officer | 40 | $188,184 |
| Mandy May | Chief Quality & Information Officer (end 7/24) | 39 | $115,199 |
| Andrew Romero | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Savage | Director | 1 | — |
| Christopher Bates | Director | 1 | — |
| Cuicatl Montoya | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Centerre Construction Inc | Construction | $10,471,374 |
| Invicta Solutions LLC | Security Provider | $553,665 |
| Mountain and Plains Catering LLC | Catering Services | $464,163 |
| Shamrock Foods Company | Food & Household Supplies | $443,444 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Inc | Janitorial Services | $414,973 |
153 grants to Colorado Coalition For the Homeless totaling $15.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, program | 2024 | $436,253 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $297,300 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Partner sustainability general | 2024 | $120,907 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado | Strengthening the medical respite ecosystem in col | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Homeless centers | 2024 | $84,500 |
| Upstream USA Inc | Reproductive health program training | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $24,677 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $24,532 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $23,408 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $22,863 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Sig, desig | 2024 | $10,191 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Sig, desig | 2024 | $10,191 |
| Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Nutritional supplements | 2024 | $7,144 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $6,500 |
17 grants totaling $2.6M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Colorado Coalition For the Homeless →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Housing assistance & case management | $504,804 |
| Volunteers of America Colorado Branch | Housing assistance & case management | $289,851 |
| The Delores Project | Housing assistance & case management | $261,039 |
| Urban Peak Denver | Case management | $235,484 |
| Colorado Department of Local Affairs | Housing assistance & case management | $175,573 |
| Posada | Housing assistance & case management | $161,109 |
| Loaves and Fishes Ministries of Fremont County | Housing assistance & case management | $156,819 |
| The Gathering Place A Refuge For Rebuilding Lives | Housing assistance & case management | $135,750 |
| Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County | Housing assistance & case management | $122,511 |
| Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Den | Housing assistance & case management | $119,957 |
| Spark Community Foundation | Housing assistance & case management | $112,101 |
| Housing Solutions For the Southwest Inc | Housing assistance & case management | $92,744 |
| S H A R E Inc | Housing assistance & case management | $66,850 |
| Family Tree Inc | Housing assistance & case management | $61,946 |
| Help For Abused Partners | Housing assistance & case management | $59,118 |
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Data for Colorado Coalition For the Homeless (EIN 84-0951575) 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.