High Hopes Colorado
High Hopes Colorado was organized to promote and defend systems, institutions, policies, programs and people dedicated to free markets, free enterprise, restrained and efficient government, an educated populace, and a general climate dedicated to economic growth and prosperity. It was organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of and pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.
High Hopes Colorado at a glance
- Total assets
- $442,172
- +162.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $622,500
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $436,312
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who High Hopes Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How High Hopes Colorado gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $1.5M (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Colorado Englewood, CO | For Donee's Primary Purpose | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $442,172 | $622,500 | $436,312 | — | — |
| 2023 | $168,484 | $607,500 | $815,955 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $239,439 | $525,250 | $776,890 | — | — |
| 2021 | $491,079 | $1,525,000 | $1,474,597 | $950,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $940,853 | $2,650,565 | $2,357,820 | $1,495,000 | 1 |
About High Hopes Colorado
Based on IRS filings
High Hopes Colorado is a public charity, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $442K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
High Hopes Colorado is led by Brenda Dickhoner, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Dickhoner
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Ellie Reynolds
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Finer
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Dale Chu
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keenen Lovett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margo Branscomb (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased oct
- Former: Tyler Sandberg (2020–2022) — Vice President · Filing note: Ended July
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $130K, to Jonathan Finer (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about High Hopes Colorado
How large is High Hopes Colorado?
High Hopes Colorado reported $442K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $623K.
Where does High Hopes Colorado operate?
High Hopes Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is High Hopes Colorado's EIN?
High Hopes Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2663695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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