Coloradans for Innovation &
Coloradans for innovation and opportunity is organized to promote the common good and social welfare of Colorado communities through education, advocacy, and public engagement on policies related to innovation, technology, economic development, entrepreneurship, and workforce opportunity.
Coloradans for Innovation & at a glance
In short: Coloradans for Innovation & gave $38K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $18,750
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Total assets
- $42,963
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Coloradans for Innovation & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Common Sense Institute CO ($25K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Sense Institute CO Greenwood Village, CO | — | $25,000 |
| Colorado Opportunity Caucus Arvada, CO | — | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,963 | $267,000 | $224,037 | $37,500 | 2 |
About Coloradans for Innovation &
Based on IRS filings
Coloradans for Innovation & is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coloradans for Innovation & is led by Chris Erickson, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Erickson
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Burrows
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bijal Shah
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Feld
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Leach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wick
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Karen Wick (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Coloradans for Innovation &
How much does Coloradans for Innovation & give each year?
Coloradans for Innovation & gave $38K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Coloradans for Innovation &?
Coloradans for Innovation & reported $43K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
Where does Coloradans for Innovation & operate?
Coloradans for Innovation & has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Coloradans for Innovation &'s EIN?
Coloradans for Innovation &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-3510241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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