Community Matters Institute
Community Matters Institute is a nonprofit organization, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024.
Community Matters Institute at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $126,787
- +110.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $101,182
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Matters Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Palmer Lake Palmer Lake, CO | Community Development | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $-590 | $126,787 | $101,182 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $58,178 | $60,109 | $104,169 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $101,087 | $147,171 | $125,327 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Matters Institute is led by Barbara Cole, President on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Cole
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $43K (2024)
Robert Haywood
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $14K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Barbara Cole (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Matters Institute
Where does Community Matters Institute operate?
Community Matters Institute has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Community Matters Institute's EIN?
Community Matters Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2002951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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