Jefferson County School District R-1
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jefferson County School District R-1 is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Golden, Colorado, registered in 1978, with $548,356 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
910 Loveland St, Golden, CO, 80401 EIN 84-0715036 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$548K
▲ 27.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$502K
Net assets
$408K
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 Jefferson County School District R-1— 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 · +8% 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 Jefferson County School District R-1: 10 mo reserves · +8% 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 Jefferson County School District R-1— 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 Jefferson County School District R-1: 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 $420K (FY2013) to $548K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $44KNet assets $408K
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$452K
Total liabilities
$44K
Net assets
$408K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $548,356▲27.2% | $502,343▲23.2% | $407,980▲12.7% | $451,773▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $430,945▲4.6% | $407,771▲3.8% | $361,967▲6.8% | $419,798▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $411,858▲29.9% | $392,858▲23.6% | $338,793▲2.9% | $395,826▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $316,983▲28.2% | $317,917▲63.1% | $329,195▲13.9% | $364,613▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $247,170▼24.2% | $194,930▼25.1% | $289,102▲16.8% | $359,119▲45.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $326,076▲23.6% | $260,184▼12.1% | $247,425▲36.3% | $247,425▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $263,842▼9.8% | $295,918▲14.3% | $181,533▼15.0% | $241,889▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $292,617▼21.1% | $258,969▼29.3% | $213,609▲18.7% | $250,133▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $371,056▼11.1% | $366,354▼3.4% | $179,961▲2.7% | $240,730▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $417,465▼0.6% | $379,421▼5.2% | $175,259▲105% | $209,881▲77.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $420,173 | $400,366▼13.2% | $85,381▲30.2% | $117,983▲47.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $461,123▼24.9% | $65,574▼65.7% | $80,056▼58.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $614,297 | $190,935 | $190,935 | 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 · $98K total
5 grants to Jefferson County School District R-1 totaling $98K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,008 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $46,500 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $25,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jefferson County School District R-1 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jefferson County School District R-1 is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0715036, based in Golden, Colorado.
- What is Jefferson County School District R-1's EIN?
- Jefferson County School District R-1's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0715036.
- How much revenue does Jefferson County School District R-1 report?
- Jefferson County School District R-1 reported $548,356 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jefferson County School District R-1 have?
- CharityIndex grades Jefferson County School District R-1 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jefferson County School District R-1 (EIN 84-0715036) 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.