Great Education Colorado Issue Committee
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee was formed to engage individuals and groups to promote a citizen's ballot initiative to increase funding for public education in Colorado.
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee at a glance
In short: Great Education Colorado Issue Committee gave $33K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $33K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $32,508
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $32,508
- Median grant
- $32,508
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Great Education Colorado Issue Committee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Great Education Colorado ($33K).
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
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Education Colorado Denver, CO | General Operating | $32,508 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $275,560 | $280,299 | $32,508 | 1 |
About Great Education Colorado Issue Committee
Based on IRS filings
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee is led by Lisa Weil, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lisa Weil
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Great Education Colorado Issue Committee
How much does Great Education Colorado Issue Committee give each year?
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee gave $33K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Great Education Colorado Issue Committee operate?
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Great Education Colorado Issue Committee's EIN?
Great Education Colorado Issue Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4355414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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