E Town
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
E Town is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boulder, Colorado, registered in 1993, with $2,982,684 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1535 Spruce St, Boulder, CO, 80302 EIN 84-1186181 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▲ 40.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$5.1M
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 E Town— 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 rating23 mo reserves · +9% 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 E Town: 23 mo reserves · +9% 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 E Town— 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 E Town: 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 $2.3M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $5.1M
Operating margin
8.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.7M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,982,684▲40.8% | $2,717,331▲8.8% | $5,115,889▲5.5% | $6,681,417▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,117,786▲3.1% | $2,497,403▲23.1% | $4,850,536▼7.3% | $6,450,642▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,054,854▲12.3% | $2,029,453▲48.3% | $5,230,159▲0.5% | $6,870,178▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,830,513▲19.6% | $1,368,596▼9.5% | $5,204,758▲9.7% | $7,059,533▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,530,735▼25.1% | $1,511,905▼34.4% | $4,742,836▲0.4% | $6,618,422▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,044,092▼12.2% | $2,304,224▼10.2% | $4,724,006▼5.1% | $6,985,118▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,327,054▲11.8% | $2,567,163▲13.3% | $4,977,738▼3.7% | $7,250,393▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,081,362▼3.8% | $2,265,458▼7.3% | $5,170,522▼3.4% | $7,301,466▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,164,592▼11.0% | $2,443,291▼5.1% | $5,354,618▼4.9% | $7,714,348▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,430,827▲1.7% | $2,575,471▲8.9% | $5,633,317▼2.5% | $7,903,759▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,389,657▲3.2% | $2,364,141▼7.9% | $5,777,961▲0.4% | $7,934,406▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,316,676 | $2,566,810▲21.0% | $5,752,445▼4.2% | $8,089,826▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,120,751▲37.9% | $6,002,579▲6.7% | $8,098,815▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,538,411▲14.5% | $5,626,598▲2.5% | $7,387,493▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,343,492 | $5,490,220 | $7,076,240 | 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 · $1.1M total
38 grants to E Town totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $38,076 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $73,800 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $23,246 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $19,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $73,800 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $21,196 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $6,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $108,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $108,350 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $22,300 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $13,945 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $35,850 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $31,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $31,700 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is E Town a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E Town is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1186181, based in Boulder, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E Town's EIN?
- E Town's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1186181.
- How much revenue does E Town report?
- E Town reported $2,982,684 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E Town have?
- CharityIndex grades E Town B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E Town (EIN 84-1186181) 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.