In partnership with Dolly Partons Imagination Library the Imagination Library of Colorado promotes early childhood literacy in Colorado by providing access to free high-quality age-appropriate books in the home to children ages 0-5. The organization gives all young children in Colorado the opportunity to receive books in the mail at no cost to families. Our vision is a Colorado in which all young children have books in their homes develop a love of reading and learning and begin kindergarten and elementary school prepared to succeed onward.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$338K
+27.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.7M
+91.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2K
+6452.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.7M
+82.1% YoY
About Imagination Library of Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Imagination Library of Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $338K in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $338,304 | $264,544 | $125,955 |
| Revenue | $1,708,462 | $891,800 | $197,163 |
| Expenses | $1,679,580 | $922,273 | $71,208 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,359 | $36 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hanfling | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Josephine Metoyer | Chair of Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Jeff Bridges | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Smallwood | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Grolnick | Director | 1 | — |
| Ghislaine Bruner | Director | 1 | — |
| Eve Lieberman | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Osse | Director | 1 | — |
| Jenifer Waller | Director | 1 | — |
| Danielle Lammon | Director | 1 | — |
| John Tate | President and CEO | 16 | $40,944 |
| Sara Randall | Secretary | 8 | $13,005 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagination Library of Colorado?
Imagination Library of Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $338K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Imagination Library of Colorado?
As of 2023, Imagination Library of Colorado holds $338K in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Imagination Library of Colorado operate?
Imagination Library of Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Imagination Library of Colorado's EIN?
Imagination Library of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4295349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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