Colorado College Th is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1933, with $294,145,371 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$294.1M
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$244.1M
Net assets
$1.3B
Employees
2,491
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 College Th: 90% to programs · $18 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 College Th: 64 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a B+ 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 College Th: 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 College Th: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To transform our students by providing the finest liberal arts education available, taught through the academically rigorous, immersive, and flexible block plan.
Revenue grew from $170.6M (FY2013) to $294.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
17.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5B
Total liabilities
$190.0M
Net assets
$1.3B
Salaries & benefits
$96.2M
39% of expenses
Board members
33
32 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,145,371▲11.7% | $244,120,923▲5.2% | $1,311,833,790▲9.6% | $1,501,839,624▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $263,303,246▼13.5% | $232,067,974▲4.3% | $1,197,154,898▲5.8% | $1,399,096,878▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $304,238,132▲11.8% | $222,579,260▲15.1% | $1,131,502,143▼6.3% | $1,346,394,475▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $272,135,370▼8.2% | $193,364,318▼3.5% | $1,207,750,392▲19.1% | $1,436,368,887▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $296,362,320▲21.9% | $200,316,958▼1.6% | $1,014,063,633▲5.0% | $1,232,545,123▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $243,126,608▲14.3% | $203,508,945▲5.0% | $965,860,960▲4.4% | $1,166,938,399▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $212,750,869▼2.5% | $193,760,396▲3.8% | $924,964,238▲2.7% | $1,134,060,378▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $218,300,728▲9.2% | $186,635,291▲8.0% | $901,048,388▲8.2% | $1,127,662,238▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $199,992,217▼3.0% | $172,817,075▲6.3% | $832,846,465▼3.3% | $1,062,599,221▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $206,178,869▲20.9% | $162,539,169▲8.4% | $861,636,710▲2.2% | $1,097,282,733▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $170,557,936 | $149,934,583▲5.7% | $843,369,538▲12.1% | $973,387,719▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $141,889,075▲4.9% | $752,405,957▲8.3% | $890,660,987▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $135,324,697▲2.5% | $694,973,646▲0.7% | $840,110,557▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $132,041,326▲5.0% | $690,110,922▲14.9% | $801,777,713▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $125,715,341 | $600,676,725 | $710,925,790 | 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: Song Richardson — $651,161 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song Richardson | President | 40 | $651,161 |
| Michael Edmonds | Former Sr Vice President | 40 | $522,478 |
| Mary Ann Schwartz | Former Vp For Advancement | 40 | $491,262 |
| Robert Moore | Former Sr Vp Fin/admin | 40 | $394,395 |
| Kris Mayotte | Head Hockey Coach | 40 | $334,938 |
| Pedro De Araujo | Vp & Dean of College | 40 | $275,015 |
| Lorin Seager | Vp For Finance, Cfo | 40 | $272,150 |
| Emily Chan | Vp & Dean of Faculty | 40 | $258,618 |
| Mark Hatch | Vp For Enrollment Management | 40 | $255,771 |
| Manya Whitaker | Exec Vp & Chief of Staff | 40 | $254,244 |
| Lesley Irvine | Vp & Director of Athletics | 40 | $233,533 |
| Rochelle Dickey | Former Dean of Students | 40 | $229,664 |
| Timothy Fuller | Professor | 40 | $222,699 |
| Ryan Simmons | Vp For People and Workplace Culture | 40 | $208,567 |
| Owen Cramer | Professor | 40 | $201,143 |
| Todd Woodward | Former Vp, Strat. Comm/mrktg | 40 | $198,105 |
| Warren Lloyd | Associate Vp For Development | 40 | $197,326 |
| Amber Brannigan | Associate Vp of Facilities Services | 40 | $193,850 |
| Molly Bodnar | Interim Vp For Advancement | 40 | $177,039 |
| Steven Gathers | Vp & Chief Information Officer | 40 | $148,281 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Management Company | Food Service | $7,830,040 |
| Gerald H Phipps Inc | Construction Services | $4,863,111 |
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Custodial Services | $4,035,759 |
| Institute For Study Abroad | Study Abroad Services | $900,135 |
| Dis | Study Abroad Services | $899,370 |
293 grants to Colorado College Th totaling $21.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,010,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Economics research | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $32,069 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | General program support | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Denver Foundation | Universities | 2024 | $21,374 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, education | 2024 | $19,300 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $18,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,437 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $11,100 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Desig | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Desig | 2024 | $10,000 |
1 grant totaling $1.6M in FY2016. All grants made by Colorado College Th →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Ceter | Administrative support | $1,643,013 |
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Data for Colorado College Th (EIN 84-0402510) 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.