Advance Colorado
ADVANCE COLORADO IS A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES A PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION. ADVANCE COLORADO EDUCATES CITIZENS ON PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN A DEMOCRACY. SPECIFIC PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES INCLUDE: GOVERNMENT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY; GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY; LIMITED GOVERNMENT; FREE ENTERPRISE; LOWER TAXES, STRONG PUBLIC SAFETY, AND AN ACCOUNTABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM. ADVANCE COLORADO MAKES PUBLIC EDUCATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Key facts about Advance Colorado
- EIN
- 85-4192457
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,419,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $483,860
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $1,712,244
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Advance Colorado funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Advance Colorado's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+44.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+5948.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$484K
+1109.7% YoY
About Advance Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Advance Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ENGLEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $56K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,712,244 | $1,186,328 | $528,657 |
| Revenue | $5,715,916 | $3,089,582 | $1,659,138 |
| Expenses | $5,190,000 | $2,431,911 | $1,675,136 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $55,821 | — | $79 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Colorado Dawn ($1,705,000), Defend Colorado ($500,000), Unite for Colorado ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLORADO DAWN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $1,705,000 |
| DEFEND COLORADO CENTENNIAL, CO | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $500,000 |
| UNITE FOR COLORADO ENGLEWOOD, CO | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $200,000 |
| INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE DENVER, CO | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $7,800 |
| LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ROCKIES DENVER, CO | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $6,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FIELDS | PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advance Colorado?
Advance Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ENGLEWOOD, CO. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Advance Colorado?
As of 2024, Advance Colorado holds $1.7M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does Advance Colorado operate?
Advance Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Advance Colorado award?
In 2024, Advance Colorado awarded 5 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $484K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Advance Colorado's EIN?
Advance Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4192457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.