Colorado Juvenile Defender Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Colorado Juvenile Defender Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2010, with $693,146 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
985 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO, 80204 EIN 27-2021425 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$693K
▲ 294.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$425K
Net assets
$405K
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 Juvenile Defender Center— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +39% 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 Juvenile Defender Center: 11 mo reserves · +39% 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 Juvenile Defender Center— 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 Juvenile Defender Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 985 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO, 80204
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $124K (FY2013) to $693K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,177Net assets $405K
Operating margin
38.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$411K
Total liabilities
$6,177
Net assets
$405K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693,146▲294% | $425,220▲159% | $405,108▲195% | $411,285▲200% | 990 |
| 2023 | $175,901▲71.7% | $164,133▲58.6% | $137,182▲9.4% | $137,182▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $102,432▼16.9% | $103,471▲24.5% | $125,414▼0.8% | $128,193▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $123,219▼38.0% | $83,090▼52.0% | $126,453▲46.5% | $129,233▲48.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $198,723▲93.3% | $172,936▲25.9% | $86,324▲42.6% | $87,244▲44.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,792▼60.7% | $137,308▼38.8% | $60,537▼13.6% | $60,537▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $261,417▲22.3% | $224,453▼3.6% | $70,053▲112% | $70,053▲108% | 990 |
| 2017 | $213,704▼21.4% | $232,797▼17.8% | $33,089▼36.6% | $33,739▼39.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $271,952▼19.2% | $283,192▼27.3% | $52,182▼17.7% | $55,814▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $336,371▼11.3% | $389,346▲38.4% | $63,422▼45.5% | $72,023▼41.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $379,051▲205% | $281,364▲0.7% | $116,397▲522% | $123,282▲559% | 990 |
| 2013 | $124,429 | $279,540 | $18,710 | $18,710 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $306K total
17 grants to Colorado Juvenile Defender Center totaling $306K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $31,252 |
| Denver Foundation | Children & youth services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $23,009 |
| Denver Foundation | Children & youth services | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Children & youth services | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Strategic planning and operational planning | 2019 | $24,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $7,376 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Denver Foundation | A grant of $22,500 be made to the colorado juvenile defender center restricted for support of the believe in youth project . | 2016 | $22,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2016 | $9,637 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2015 | $13,000 |
| Denver Foundation | To colorado juvenile defender center restricted to support work to combat the stpp through addressing the gap in representation and support to youth sent to municipal courts for school-based incidents. | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2015 | $6,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Juvenile Defender Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Juvenile Defender Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2021425, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado Juvenile Defender Center's EIN?
- Colorado Juvenile Defender Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2021425.
- How much revenue does Colorado Juvenile Defender Center report?
- Colorado Juvenile Defender Center reported $693,146 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colorado Juvenile Defender Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Juvenile Defender Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colorado Juvenile Defender Center (EIN 27-2021425) 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.