Colorado Opportunity Foundation
THE COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, PERFORMING RESEARCH, MODELING, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES THAT EXPAND AND GROW STATE AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. THE COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION SERVES AS A RESOURCE PROVIDING PRACTICAL RESEARCH AND INFORMATION REGARDING THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE CONCERNING THE COSTS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX, SPENDING, AND REGULATORY POLICIES. PUBLIC EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH SOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS OR FEES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2K
-99.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-66.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$263K
-74.5% YoY
About Colorado Opportunity Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Opportunity Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ENGLEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
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 | $2,146 | $305,498 | $937,506 |
| Revenue | $950,000 | $2,700,000 | $2,425,000 |
| Expenses | $1,253,352 | $3,332,008 | $2,225,001 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Advance Colorado ($490,000), Common Sense Institute ($260,000), Public Trust Institute ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON SENSE INSTITUTE GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $260,000 |
| PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $150,000 |
| ADVANCE COLORADO ENGLEWOOD, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $490,000 |
| DEFEND COLORADO CENTENNIAL, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FIELDS | PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SEAN TONNER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LUKE RAGLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Opportunity Foundation?
Colorado Opportunity Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in ENGLEWOOD, CO. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Colorado Opportunity Foundation?
As of 2024, Colorado Opportunity Foundation holds $2K in total assets with $950K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Colorado Opportunity Foundation operate?
Colorado Opportunity Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Colorado Opportunity Foundation award?
In 2024, Colorado Opportunity Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $263K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorado Opportunity Foundation's EIN?
Colorado Opportunity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4409670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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