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EIN 84-3379897

Public Trust Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Lakewood
State
Colorado
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
Description
Public Trust Institute upholds Colorado's Constitution and defends the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility through public interest litigation activities. They provide free legal representation in matters that advance liberty, as well as conduct litigation on issues related to free speech, free association, taxpayer's rights, open and accountable government, and educational opportunity. Their mission is to defend the principles on which Colorado was founded. They are located in Lakewood, CO.
Total revenues
$150,000
2023
Total expenses
$195,831
2023
Total assets
$15,073
2023
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Public Trust Institute

Conducting Public interest litigation on issues of free speech and free association, taxpayer's rights, open and accountable government, and educational opportunity.

Grants made by Public Trust Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Advance ColoradoGeneral Purpose Assistance$46,721

Who funds Public Trust Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Colorado Opportunity FoundationGeneral Purpose Grant$150,000
The Western Way OrganizationGeneral Assistance$47,000

Financials for Public Trust Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$150,000
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$150,000

Form 990s for Public Trust Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990EZView PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-11-03990EOView PDF
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $350,000 from Colorado Opportunity Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1090 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit C 3071
Lakewood, CO 80226
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Jefferson County, CO
Phone
(720) 588-2008
IRS details
EIN
84-3379897
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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