Lake County Build A Generation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lake County Build A Generation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Leadville, Colorado, registered in 2019, with $1,651,059 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1302, Leadville, CO, 80461 EIN 32-0537130 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 31.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.1M
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 Lake County Build A Generation— 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 · +23% 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 Lake County Build A Generation: 10 mo reserves · +23% 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 Lake County Build A Generation— 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 Lake County Build A Generation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1302, Leadville, CO, 80461
- City
- Leadville
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2020) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $815KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
22.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$815K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,651,059▲31.7% | $1,279,468▲2.3% | $1,091,082▲51.6% | $1,906,075▲52.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,253,317▲10.2% | $1,250,928▲17.1% | $719,491▲0.3% | $1,246,689▲53.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,137,826▼7.8% | $1,068,324▲2.7% | $717,102▲10.7% | $810,943▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,234,293▼7.1% | $1,040,151▼12.8% | $647,600▲42.8% | $674,902▲37.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,329,141 | $1,192,456 | $453,458 | $492,662 | 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 · $222K total
4 grants to Lake County Build A Generation totaling $222K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Rwjf culture of health project, community health grantmaking, unrestricted | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $8,972 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $12,551 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Covid | 2019 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lake County Build A Generation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lake County Build A Generation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0537130, based in Leadville, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lake County Build A Generation's EIN?
- Lake County Build A Generation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0537130.
- How much revenue does Lake County Build A Generation report?
- Lake County Build A Generation reported $1,651,059 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lake County Build A Generation have?
- CharityIndex grades Lake County Build A Generation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lake County Build A Generation (EIN 32-0537130) 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.