EIN 84-1288512

Colorado League of Charter Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Colorado League of Charter Schools' mission is to improve student achievement & expand choices among high quality public schools by serving & supporting Colorado's charter schools. Our mission reflects a commitment to individual charter schools & the overall charter school movement in Colorado and across the nation. To improve student achievement by supporting colorados Charter Schools, positively reshaping the public school landscape, and advancing opportunities for innovation and expanded high-quality public school choice.
Total revenues
$3,693,556
2023
Total expenses
$3,339,340
2023
Total assets
$3,021,454
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Colorado League of Charter Schools

School services/membership support - the League provides a variety of services to support and improve quality of operating Charter Schools, including information and resources for governance, operating, professional development, and wellness. There are approximately 134,000 Charter school students in Colorado.
Major events & communications - the League provides a variety of services to support the development, growth, expansion and replication of high quality Charter Schools. The League's new school development services are designed to support planning efforts from the time founding groups first meet, through a school'Schools's second year of operation. There are approximately 380 students in 3 new Charter Schools that opened during the 2020-21 school year.
Advocacy - through grassroots mobilization, research, and active involvement with community members, policy leaders, and legal advocates, the Colorado League of Charter Schools advocacy program works to shape public policy and opinion that favors Charter school quality and growth.

Grants made by Colorado League of Charter Schools

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
CLCS ActionPrimary Purpose$306,326
The Wildflower FoundationNew School Develop$24,000
University Preparatory SchoolsNew School Develop$12,000

Who funds Colorado League of Charter Schools

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walton Family FoundationConduct Policy Program for Public Charter Schools.$600,000
Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF)Charter School Capacity-Building$550,000
Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF)Charter School Capacity-Building$250,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Colorado League of Charter Schools

NameTitleCompensation
Dawna TaylorChief of Staff and VP School Services, CLCS
Mark HeffnerVice President Finance Operations , CLCS Specializing in Both Finance and Operations$109,090
Peter BringsVice President Communications, CLCS
Peter MasonVice President Communications , CLCS$117,513
Teresa TateVice President School Secretary$132,639
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for Colorado League of Charter Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,575,571
Program services$1,088,986
Investment income and dividends$28,999
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,693,556

Form 990s for Colorado League of Charter Schools

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-24990View PDF
2022-062023-02-09990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-24990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from Gates Family Foundation (GFF)
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Walton Family Foundation
September 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Walton Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
104 N Broadway Suite 400
Denver, CO 80203
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
coloradoleague.org/ 
Phone
(303) 989-5356
IRS details
EIN
84-1288512
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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