Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1986, with $3,123,972 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1420 N Ogden St Ste 104, Denver, CO, 80218 EIN 74-2403583 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.1M
▲ 118.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.1M
Net assets
$360K
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.
C+
—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 Preservation Inc-cpi— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +1% 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 Preservation Inc-cpi: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ 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 Preservation Inc-cpi— 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 Preservation Inc-cpi: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $3.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $169KNet assets $360K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$529K
Total liabilities
$169K
Net assets
$360K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,123,972▲118% | $3,103,750▲129% | $359,791▲6.5% | $528,512▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,431,445▲33.1% | $1,353,722▲49.7% | $337,729▲32.4% | $687,648▲71.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,075,475▲15.4% | $904,179▲6.6% | $255,128▲164% | $400,726▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $931,807▲3.5% | $847,999▼20.4% | $96,569▲495% | $536,646▲28.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $899,907▲19.0% | $1,065,352▲81.1% | $16,237▼90.8% | $416,925▼41.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $755,929▼6.0% | $588,156▼29.6% | $176,281▲6147% | $710,945▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $804,342▲37.4% | $835,551▲44.2% | $2,822▼91.7% | $613,595▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $585,487▼42.5% | $579,613▼40.2% | $34,031▲20.9% | $760,176▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,018,664▲67.3% | $968,766▲59.4% | $28,157▲230% | $844,025▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $608,993▼29.3% | $607,577▼24.8% | -$21,741▲68.7% | $754,888▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $861,593▼43.1% | $807,656▼17.2% | -$69,393▲43.7% | $938,128▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,513,756 | $976,018▼59.0% | -$123,330▲83.3% | $1,000,890▲576% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,382,073▲20.0% | -$739,985▼429% | $147,991▼68.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,985,138 | -$139,764 | $471,260 | 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.
Grants received · $296K total
15 grants to Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi totaling $296K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $27,953 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $25,029 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $27,133 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Historic preservation | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $22,544 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $16,981 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $7,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $7,100 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $15,665 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $22,472 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2017 | $18,639 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Save historic places | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2016 | $15,019 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2015 | $35,681 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2014 | $19,630 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2403583, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi's EIN?
- Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2403583.
- How much revenue does Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi report?
- Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi reported $3,123,972 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colorado Preservation Inc-cpi (EIN 74-2403583) 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.