Imagination Library of Colorado
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.
Imagination Library of Colorado at a glance
- Total assets
- $821,951
- +143.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,729,558
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,450
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,671,040
- +59.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Imagination Library of Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imagination Library of Denver Denver, CO | Book Cost and Program Awareness Support | $12,371 |
| Westminster 710 Rotary Foundation Westminster, CO | Book Cost and Program Awareness Support | $8,070 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $821,951 | $2,729,558 | $2,671,040 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 2023 | $338,304 | $1,708,462 | $1,679,580 | — | — | $2,359 |
| 2022 | $264,544 | $891,800 | $922,273 | $20,441 | 2 | $36 |
| 2021 | — | $197,163 | $71,208 | — | — | — |
About Imagination Library of Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Imagination Library of Colorado is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $822K in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Imagination Library of Colorado is led by John Tate, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Tate
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$38K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Josephine Metoyer
Chair of Board of Directors
Board Chair → Chair of Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Grolnick
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Lammon
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ghislaine Bruner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Smallwood
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Lieberman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Waller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Osse
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Calfee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bridges
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Hanfling
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sara Randall (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jack Tate (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $5K, to John Tate (President and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Imagination Library of Colorado
How large is Imagination Library of Colorado?
Imagination Library of Colorado reported $822K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Imagination Library of Colorado?
Imagination Library of Colorado is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $822K in total assets as of 2024.
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 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
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