In Colorado Initiative for
Develop college pathways for students with intellectual disabilities.
In Colorado Initiative for at a glance
In short: In Colorado Initiative for gave $39K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,000
- -93.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,000
- -83.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $360,664
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who In Colorado Initiative for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arapahoe Community College ($23K). Together the top 3 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 18 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How In Colorado Initiative for gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $554K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO | Scholarships | $23,000 |
| Cu Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Regis University Denver, CO | Scholarships | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,664 | $400,283 | $476,761 | $39,000 | 3 | $6,208 |
| 2024 | $441,488 | $906,951 | $852,762 | $553,500 | 7 | $8,941 |
| 2023 | $388,539 | $788,233 | $789,831 | $499,000 | 5 | $3,075 |
| 2022 | $404,527 | $283,625 | $238,488 | $25,000 | 1 | $2,130 |
| 2021 | $375,648 | $264,888 | $215,328 | $48,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $326,088 | $397,910 | $165,521 | — | — | — |
About In Colorado Initiative for
Based on IRS filings
In Colorado Initiative for is a public charity focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $361K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
In Colorado Initiative for is led by Maron Hindman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maron Hindman
President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damian Rosenburg
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Ronbinson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Wheeland
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kacie Bush
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jyotshna Gunturu
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shayna Laing
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $59K (2025)
Gregg Zaire
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$79K (2025)
Stephen Phua
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Orbony
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ridenour
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Cara Brennan George (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tracy Murphy (2020–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Amy Skinner (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Diane Woodworth-Jordan (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Brenner (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Oborny (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: J. Chris Larson (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Sara Pielsticker (2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Holm (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Beth Leon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Corry Robinson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Helene Schmidt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Claudia Steiner MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Larson (2022) — Director
- Former: David Roth (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Pete Borer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Lindley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Phua (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mac Macsovits (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $79K, to Gregg Zaire (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about In Colorado Initiative for
How much does In Colorado Initiative for give each year?
In Colorado Initiative for gave $39K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $554K across 7 grants.
What is In Colorado Initiative for's typical grant size?
In Colorado Initiative for's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does In Colorado Initiative for give grants?
In Colorado Initiative for gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does In Colorado Initiative for give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on In Colorado Initiative for's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
How large is In Colorado Initiative for?
In Colorado Initiative for reported $361K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $400K.
What is In Colorado Initiative for?
In Colorado Initiative for is a public charity focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $361K in total assets as of 2025.
What is In Colorado Initiative for's EIN?
In Colorado Initiative for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2441202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
Live grants for the work In Colorado Initiative for funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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