Climb Higher Colorado
Climb Higher Colorado is a public charity focused on Education, based in Keystone, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021.
Climb Higher Colorado at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $119,916
- -79.5% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $106,005
- -84.9% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Climb Higher Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faithbridge Denver, CO | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Stand for Children Colorado Denver, CO | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Our Turn New York, NY | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Together Colorado Denver, CO | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Mountain Dreamers Frisco, CO | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Family Leadership Training Inst Centennial, CO | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Growing Together Dillon, CO | Educational Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $119,916 | $106,005 | — | — |
| 2020 | $48,219 | $585,328 | $702,707 | $70,000 | 7 |
| 2019 | $107,329 | $177,198 | $534,076 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Climb Higher Colorado is led by Charles Dukes, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charles Dukes
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yoni Dobie-Geffen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Christine Scanlan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Mary Hickman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Molina
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Young (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Reilly Pharo Carter (2019–2020) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $94K, to Yoni Dobie-Geffen (Vice Preside). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climb Higher Colorado
What is Climb Higher Colorado?
Climb Higher Colorado is a public charity focused on Education, based in Keystone, CO.
Where does Climb Higher Colorado operate?
Climb Higher Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado, New York.
What is Climb Higher Colorado's EIN?
Climb Higher Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5052948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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