A non-partisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving the state's education system.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+23.9% YoY
Revenue
$4.6M
+42.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$162K
+71.3% YoY
Expenses
$3.9M
+56.2% YoY
About Colorado Succeeds
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Succeeds is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $162K.
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 | $5,550,157 | $4,480,627 | $3,745,695 |
| Revenue | $4,600,809 | $3,240,639 | $2,867,831 |
| Expenses | $3,948,518 | $2,528,051 | $2,425,706 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $161,697 | $94,405 | $15,869 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Peotter | Chair | 5 | — |
| Cory Foreman | Director | 5 | — |
| Joe Kuntner | Director | 5 | — |
| Brent Abraham | Director | 5 | — |
| Brooke Borgen | Director | 5 | — |
| Dave Espinosa | Director | 5 | — |
| Phillip Stephanus | Director | 5 | — |
| Demesha Hill | Director | 5 | — |
| Tom Brinegar | Director | 5 | — |
| Kyle Harris | Director | 5 | — |
| John Heyliger | Director | 5 | — |
| Katie Kruger | Director | 5 | — |
| Lalitha Christian | Director | 5 | — |
| Wes Parham | Director | 5 | — |
| Shannon Nicholas | Chief of Staff | 40 | $214,462 |
| Ashley Anderson | VP Corporate Relations | 40 | $126,058 |
| Katie Zaback | VP of Policy | 40 | $175,203 |
| Rachel Van Brocklin | Director of Communications | 40 | $109,645 |
| Scott Laband | President | 50 | $315,577 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Succeeds?
Colorado Succeeds is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Colorado Succeeds?
As of 2024, Colorado Succeeds holds $5.6M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Colorado Succeeds operate?
Colorado Succeeds has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Colorado Succeeds's EIN?
Colorado Succeeds's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3221270. 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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