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.
Advance Colorado at a glance
In short: Advance Colorado gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $484K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,419,300
- +5948.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $483,860
- +1109.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $1,712,244
- +44.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Advance Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Dawn ($1.7M). Together the top 5 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Advance Colorado gives
- Giving grew 7964% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,712,244 | $5,715,916 | $5,190,000 | $2,419,300 | 5 | $55,821 |
| 2023 | $1,186,328 | $3,089,582 | $2,431,911 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $528,657 | $1,659,138 | $1,675,136 | $50,000 | 1 | $79 |
| 2021 | $544,655 | $1,000,047 | $455,392 | $30,000 | 1 | $47 |
About Advance Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Advance Colorado is a public charity focused on public and 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advance Colorado is led by Michael Fields, Principal Director on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Fields
Principal Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Katie Kennedy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristi Pollard (2021–2023) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Advance Colorado
How much does Advance Colorado give each year?
Advance Colorado gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
What is Advance Colorado's typical grant size?
Advance Colorado's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $483,860, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Advance Colorado give grants?
Advance Colorado gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Advance Colorado give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Advance Colorado's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Advance Colorado's largest grantees?
Advance Colorado's largest 2024 grantees include Colorado Dawn ($1,705,000), Defend Colorado ($500,000) and Unite for Colorado ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Advance Colorado?
Advance Colorado reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Advance Colorado?
Advance Colorado is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Englewood, CO. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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