Onward A Legacy Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Onward A Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cortez, Colorado, registered in 2003, with $5,147,847 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 26, Cortez, CO, 81321 EIN 26-0045741 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.1M
▲ 23.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$7.2M
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 Onward A Legacy Foundation— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +25% 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 Onward A Legacy Foundation: 22 mo reserves · +25% 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 Onward A Legacy Foundation— 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 Onward A Legacy Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 26, Cortez, CO, 81321
- City
- Cortez
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $606K (FY2013) to $5.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $779KNet assets $7.2M
Operating margin
25.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.0M
Total liabilities
$779K
Net assets
$7.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,147,847▲23.8% | $3,846,492▲1.7% | $7,199,575▲22.1% | $7,978,527▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,158,533▲15.6% | $3,781,548▲47.0% | $5,898,220▲15.6% | $6,567,529▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,597,468▲23.5% | $2,572,635▲49.9% | $5,102,281▲7.7% | $5,693,377▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,913,041▲32.3% | $1,715,956▲30.2% | $4,735,923▲33.8% | $5,517,184▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,201,949▲9.5% | $1,317,698▼18.7% | $3,538,838▲33.3% | $4,255,081▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,011,121▲85.8% | $1,621,082▲66.7% | $2,654,587▲17.2% | $3,260,012▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,082,196▲75.7% | $972,695▲109% | $2,264,548▲5.1% | $3,364,855▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $615,903▼10.5% | $465,361▲10.6% | $2,155,047▲7.5% | $2,757,228▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $688,149▲145% | $420,764▲2.7% | $2,004,505▲15.4% | $2,568,808▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $280,753▼41.5% | $409,708▲4.2% | $1,737,120▼6.9% | $2,134,645▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $479,851▼20.8% | $393,194▼6.0% | $1,866,075▲4.9% | $2,285,299▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $605,516 | $418,287▲27.6% | $1,779,418▲11.8% | $2,136,113▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $327,769▼35.3% | $1,592,189▲139% | $1,770,093▲106% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $506,311▲7.5% | $666,460▲13.5% | $861,034▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $471,035 | $587,238 | $729,669 | 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 · $847K total
17 grants to Onward A Legacy Foundation totaling $847K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2024 | $10,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $34,500 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | General operating support | 2023 | $17,212 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2023 | $6,100 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | General operating support | 2022 | $87,521 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | General operating support | 2021 | $82,684 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $5,701 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | General operating support | 2020 | $72,202 |
| Commonspirit Mountain Region | General support | 2020 | $68,431 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Covid | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $12,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2019 | $250,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Covid | 2019 | $68,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Onward A Legacy Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Onward A Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0045741, based in Cortez, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Onward A Legacy Foundation's EIN?
- Onward A Legacy Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0045741.
- How much revenue does Onward A Legacy Foundation report?
- Onward A Legacy Foundation reported $5,147,847 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Onward A Legacy Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Onward A Legacy Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Onward A Legacy Foundation (EIN 26-0045741) 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.