Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2014, with $1,066,508 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5349 W 27th Ave, Denver, CO, 80214 EIN 84-0745903 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 24.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$843K
Net assets
$730K
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 Parks & Recreation Association— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +21% 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 Parks & Recreation Association: 10 mo reserves · +21% 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 Parks & Recreation Association— 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 Parks & Recreation Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5349 W 27th Ave, Denver, CO, 80214
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $479K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $183KNet assets $730K
Operating margin
21.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$912K
Total liabilities
$183K
Net assets
$730K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,066,508▲24.5% | $842,932▲10.7% | $729,831▲44.2% | $912,488▲56.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $856,583▼9.9% | $761,488▼1.4% | $506,255▲13.8% | $582,358▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $950,522▲104% | $772,007▲61.2% | $444,994▲67.0% | $444,994▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $465,031▲12.9% | $478,864▼1.3% | $266,479▼4.9% | $387,385▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $412,035▼48.8% | $485,405▼35.2% | $280,312▼21.5% | $350,795▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $804,025▲14.3% | $748,707▲7.7% | $356,955▲18.3% | $358,493▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $703,595▼5.1% | $695,296▲4.4% | $301,682▲2.8% | $306,249▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $741,779▲16.1% | $665,720▲13.9% | $293,384▲34.1% | $299,531▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $638,681▲9.6% | $584,402▲4.0% | $218,770▲31.2% | $230,515▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $582,475▼1.5% | $562,172▼1.9% | $166,742▲69.3% | $180,968▲72.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $591,324▲23.5% | $573,172▲17.2% | $98,478▲22.6% | $104,917▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $478,765 | $488,985▲5.9% | $80,326▼11.3% | $101,853▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $461,958▼4.9% | $90,546▲6.5% | $91,546▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $485,676▲12.6% | $85,036▼5.9% | $102,198▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $431,183 | $90,390 | $112,125 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Parks & Recreation Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Parks & Recreation Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0745903, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado Parks & Recreation Association's EIN?
- Colorado Parks & Recreation Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0745903.
- How much revenue does Colorado Parks & Recreation Association report?
- Colorado Parks & Recreation Association reported $1,066,508 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colorado Parks & Recreation Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Parks & Recreation Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (EIN 84-0745903) 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.