Community Development Institute Head Start
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
Community Development Institute Head Start is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2000, with $37,215,764 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
10065 E Harvard Ave Ste 700, Denver, CO, 80231 EIN 84-1548541 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$37.2M
▼ 19.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$37.3M
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
943
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Community Development Institute Head Start: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -0% 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 Community Development Institute Head Start: 0 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Community Development Institute Head Start: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Community Development Institute Head Start: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides head start educational & child care services to low income children and their families.
Contact & location
- Address
- 10065 E Harvard Ave Ste 700, Denver, CO, 80231
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $180.9M (FY2013) to $37.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $926KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-0.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$926K
Net assets
$1.2M
Salaries & benefits
$20.2M
54% of expenses
Board members
5
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,215,764▼19.5% | $37,313,181▼19.6% | $1,248,963▼7.2% | $2,174,842▼21.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $46,222,134▲3.1% | $46,436,606▲3.8% | $1,346,380▼13.7% | $2,782,478▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $44,817,627▼14.6% | $44,724,283▼15.3% | $1,560,852▲6.4% | $3,620,258▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,507,085▼47.2% | $52,832,578▼46.8% | $1,467,508▼18.2% | $3,208,806▼28.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,466,958▼41.5% | $99,365,768▼41.8% | $1,793,001▲6.0% | $4,503,361▼42.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $170,085,467▼5.6% | $170,850,152▼4.2% | $1,691,811▼51.6% | $7,877,917▼37.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $180,116,155▲90.0% | $178,397,948▲88.5% | $3,495,790▲96.7% | $12,577,977▲171% | 990 |
| 2017 | $94,776,372▲51.7% | $94,627,593▲51.1% | $1,777,583▲9.1% | $4,634,390▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,463,399▼40.3% | $62,646,444▼40.6% | $1,628,804▼10.1% | $3,825,446▼20.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,636,063▼25.4% | $105,513,041▼24.9% | $1,811,849▼32.6% | $4,780,092▼40.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $140,238,474▼22.5% | $140,478,211▼22.3% | $2,688,827▼8.2% | $8,017,857▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $180,946,049 | $180,843,625▲2.9% | $2,928,564▲3.6% | $8,309,314▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $175,802,710 | $2,826,140 | $10,999,608 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camarrah Morgan | Director | 1 | — |
| Deborah Sandquist | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Janice Moore | Project Director | 10 | — |
| Jessica Anderson | H/r Legal Director | 10 | — |
| Jubal Raffety | Training and Development Manager | 10 | — |
| Mark Elliott | Exec. Director/president | 10 | — |
| Monica Buhler | Accounting Manager | 10 | — |
| Nila Rinehart | Project Director | 10 | — |
| Patricia Perry | Cfo/secretary | 10 | — |
| Suellen Hixon | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| All Around Plumbing | Plumbing | $147,495 |
| Sonshine Cleaning | Cleaning and Maintenance | $104,000 |
Grants received · $25K total
2 grants to Community Development Institute Head Start totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2016 | $15,331 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | For general support | 2015 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $186K in FY2014
8 grants totaling $186K in FY2014. All grants made by Community Development Institute Head Start →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncturists Without Borders | Support for services in nepal | $47,500 |
| Heifer Project International | Donation for women in nepal. | $45,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Donation for gift arks and general support | $30,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | Support for schools project. | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General donation | $15,000 |
| Playing For Change Foundation | Support for music and arts education programs | $10,000 |
| National Head Start Association | Donation for head start library | $10,000 |
| Redline | General donation | $3,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Development Institute Head Start a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Development Institute Head Start is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1548541, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Development Institute Head Start's EIN?
- Community Development Institute Head Start's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1548541.
- How much revenue does Community Development Institute Head Start report?
- Community Development Institute Head Start reported $37,215,764 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Development Institute Head Start's spending goes to programs?
- Community Development Institute Head Start spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Development Institute Head Start have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Development Institute Head Start B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Development Institute Head Start's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Development Institute Head Start's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Camarrah Morgan (Director).
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Data for Community Development Institute Head Start (EIN 84-1548541) 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.