Colorado Civic Education
Educate the general public about important policy issues.
Colorado Civic Education at a glance
In short: Colorado Civic Education gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $156,691
- +310.7% 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 Colorado Civic Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado for Local Communitie ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $51K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado for Local Communitie Lafayette, CO | To Support Their Mission | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,691 | $275,880 | $157,345 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $38,156 | $45,000 | $20,694 | — | — |
| 2022 | $13,850 | — | $3,786 | — | — |
| 2021 | $17,648 | $230,000 | $232,799 | — | — |
| 2020 | $20,447 | $150,000 | $315,617 | $51,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $186,053 | $424,500 | $264,679 | — | — |
About Colorado Civic Education
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Civic Education is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Civic Education is led by Rachel Kaygi, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Kaygi
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Ramos
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Whinnen
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Albert C. Yates (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Joanne Schwartz (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Pat Massaro (2019–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Colorado Civic Education
How much does Colorado Civic Education give each year?
Colorado Civic Education gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Colorado Civic Education?
Colorado Civic Education reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $276K.
What is Colorado Civic Education?
Colorado Civic Education is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. It holds $157K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Colorado Civic Education operate?
Colorado Civic Education has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia.
What is Colorado Civic Education's EIN?
Colorado Civic Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4388372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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