New Era Colorado Foundation
New Era Colorado Foundation Organizes young people to participate in the political process, develop as leaders, and find a political home.
New Era Colorado Foundation at a glance
In short: New Era Colorado Foundation gave $905K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $905,000
- +302.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,286
- +129.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $4,186,606
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New Era Colorado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cobalt Foundation ($350K). Together the top 7 received $905K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2022) to $905K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Foundation Denver, CO | Engagement & awareness young adults | $350,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing Washington, DC | Developing new leaders youth engage | $250,000 |
| New Era Colorado Action Fund Denver, CO | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Coloradans For Protecting Rep Denver, CO | Research | $100,000 |
| United for New Economy Commerce City, CO | Coalition Membership | $35,000 |
| CO Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Soul 2 Sisters Parker, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,186,606 | $2,870,800 | $2,857,732 | $905,000 | 7 | $76,392 |
| 2023 | $4,210,419 | $1,996,989 | $1,575,565 | $225,000 | 4 | $36,249 |
| 2022 | $3,224,070 | $2,163,088 | $1,821,610 | $180,000 | 1 | $5,234 |
| 2021 | $2,893,217 | $981,522 | $1,722,870 | — | — | $100 |
| 2020 | $3,666,951 | $4,258,219 | $2,497,353 | $220,000 | 6 | $5,781 |
About New Era Colorado Foundation
Based on IRS filings
New Era Colorado Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $905K. Net investment income was $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Era Colorado Foundation is led by Nicole Hensel, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Hensel
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Cody Ostenson
Chairman
Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvina Vasquez
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Gonzalez
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Medrano
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Schwartz
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Bosworth
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rader
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Henderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Obi Ezeadi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Pryor-Lease
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Riedt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Feven Netsanet (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Pj Hoberman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Karla Gonzales-Garcia (2020) — Member
- Former: Rob Duray (2020) — Board Chair
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 $136K, to Nicole Hensel (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about New Era Colorado Foundation
How much does New Era Colorado Foundation give each year?
New Era Colorado Foundation gave $905K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $225K across 4 grants.
What is New Era Colorado Foundation's typical grant size?
New Era Colorado Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $129,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Era Colorado Foundation give grants?
New Era Colorado Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does New Era Colorado Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of New Era Colorado Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are New Era Colorado Foundation's largest grantees?
New Era Colorado Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cobalt Foundation ($350,000), Alliance for Youth Organizing ($250,000) and New Era Colorado Action Fund ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Era Colorado Foundation?
New Era Colorado Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is New Era Colorado Foundation?
New Era Colorado Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Denver, CO. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is New Era Colorado Foundation's EIN?
New Era Colorado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1389272. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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