Colorado Youth For A Change
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Colorado Youth For A Change is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2005, with $8,777,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1390 Lawrence St Ste 200, Denver, CO, 80204 EIN 20-2501002 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.8M
▼ 9.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.8M
Net assets
$1.4M
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
—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 Youth For A Change— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 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 Youth For A Change: 2 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B 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 Youth For A Change— 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 Youth For A Change: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1390 Lawrence St Ste 200, Denver, CO, 80204
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2013) to $8.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $180KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$180K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,777,070▼9.9% | $8,825,427▼11.4% | $1,446,879▼3.2% | $1,626,935▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,744,875▲11.5% | $9,965,253▲17.6% | $1,495,236▼12.8% | $1,707,187▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,737,166▲61.1% | $8,475,785▲78.6% | $1,715,614▲18.0% | $1,969,836▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,423,176▲48.1% | $4,745,823▲34.3% | $1,454,233▲87.2% | $1,559,265▲87.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,661,665▼13.7% | $3,534,642▼10.9% | $776,880▲19.5% | $830,866▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,244,848▲10.1% | $3,965,990▼5.3% | $649,857▲75.2% | $756,353▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,854,857▲1.8% | $4,186,356▲11.4% | $370,999▼47.2% | $599,457▼37.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,788,224▲23.0% | $3,759,501▲23.7% | $702,498▲4.3% | $952,627▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,080,316▲2.4% | $3,039,785▼6.6% | $673,775▲6.1% | $758,436▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,008,955 | $3,253,762▲10.9% | $635,081▼35.7% | $802,016▼36.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,934,533▲0.4% | $987,824▲23.7% | $1,253,380▲29.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,922,331▲58.2% | $798,807▼7.7% | $967,367▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,847,047 | $865,678 | $918,981 | 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 · $3.6M total
56 grants to Colorado Youth For A Change totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Purposeful ecosystems | 2024 | $644,670 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $43,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Educational services | 2024 | $41,516 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,592 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $8,869 |
| Denver Foundation | Educational services | 2023 | $444,144 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Belonging, meaning, wellbeing, and purpose (bmwp) award | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $55,796 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Desig | 2023 | $9,200 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,158 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $7,985 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $56,178 |
| Denver Foundation | Educational services | 2022 | $53,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Colorado Youth For A Change a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Colorado Youth For A Change is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2501002, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Colorado Youth For A Change's EIN?
- Colorado Youth For A Change's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2501002.
- How much revenue does Colorado Youth For A Change report?
- Colorado Youth For A Change reported $8,777,070 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Colorado Youth For A Change have?
- CharityIndex grades Colorado Youth For A Change B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Colorado Youth For A Change (EIN 20-2501002) 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.