How many nonprofits are there in Colorado?

Colorado has 36,348 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 21st-most of any state.

How much revenue do Colorado nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Colorado report about $55.2B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Colorado city has the most nonprofits?

Denver has the most registered nonprofits in Colorado, with 6,042 organizations.

Colorado nonprofit statistics

There are 36,348 tax-exempt organizations registered in Colorado — the 21st-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $55.2B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

36,348

Combined annual revenue

$55.2B

Rank among states

#21

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Causes in Colorado

Education3,578
Religion-Related3,534
Human Services2,815
Recreation & Sports2,447
Arts, Culture & Humanities2,423
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations1,978
Community Improvement & Capacity Building1,373
Animal-Related966

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Colorado?: Colorado has 36,348 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 21st-most of any state.
How much revenue do Colorado nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Colorado report about $55.2B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Colorado city has the most nonprofits?: Denver has the most registered nonprofits in Colorado, with 6,042 organizations.

All Colorado nonprofits Largest in Colorado National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.