TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BY CREATING PARTNERSHIPS, DEVELOPING RESOURCES, AND ADVOCATING FOR THE VALUE OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+23.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+106.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$130K
+37.5% YoY
About Colorado Community College System
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Community College System is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $509K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,399,118 | $10,081,762 | $10,172,393 |
| Revenue | $5,179,230 | $2,395,919 | $4,087,796 |
| Expenses | $3,960,853 | $3,281,684 | $2,362,332 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $508,858 | $240,006 | $382,996 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Colorado Community College System
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Colorado Community College System ($951,788), Pikes Peak Community College Foundation ($314,957), Front Range Community College Foundation ($208,765).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $314,957 |
| FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION WESTMINSTER, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $208,765 |
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER FOUNDATION DENVER, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $165,939 |
| ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION LITTLETON, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $114,449 |
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $108,139 |
| PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION PUEBLO, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $154,592 |
| RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION LAKEWOOD, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $83,694 |
| LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION LAMAR, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $22,526 |
| CO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FNDN RANGELEY, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,868 |
| NORTHEASTERN JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION STERLING, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $34,961 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINNE JOHNSON | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| DR JOHN TREFNY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOE GARCIA | EX-OFFICIO VOTING MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD RUSH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARY SPILLANE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL BEASLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JANICE FRITSCH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN VITALE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ZANETA KELSEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRITTANY MORRIS SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE MULLIKEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTIAN WINWARD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RICH MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MITCH ROSENBAUM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARISOL SOLARTE-ERLACHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR LANDON MASCARENAZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR COLLEEN SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Community College System?
Colorado Community College System is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Colorado Community College System?
As of 2024, Colorado Community College System holds $12.4M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Colorado Community College System operate?
Colorado Community College System has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Colorado Community College System award?
In 2024, Colorado Community College System awarded 24 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $130K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorado Community College System's EIN?
Colorado Community College System's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1070271. 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.
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