New Era Colorado Foundation Organizes young people to participate in the political process, develop as leaders, and find a political home.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$905K
+302.2% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$129K
+129.8% YoY
About New Era Colorado Foundation
Based on IRS filings
New Era Colorado Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,186,606 | $4,210,419 | $3,224,070 |
| Revenue | $2,870,800 | $1,996,989 | $2,163,088 |
| Expenses | $2,857,732 | $1,575,565 | $1,821,610 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $76,392 | $36,249 | $5,234 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cobalt Foundation ($350,000), Alliance for Youth Organizing ($250,000), New Era Colorado Action Fund ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Youth Organizing Washington, DC | Developing new leaders youth engage | $250,000 |
| CO Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cobalt Foundation Denver, CO | Engagement & awareness young adults | $350,000 |
| Coloradans For Protecting Rep Denver, CO | Research | $100,000 |
| New Era Colorado Action Fund Denver, CO | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Soul 2 Sisters Parker, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| United for New Economy Commerce City, CO | Coalition Membership | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Hensel | Executive Dir. | 30 | $136,064 |
| Cody Ostenson | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Leah Pryor-Lease | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Nikki Riedt | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Amanda Gonzalez | Director | 2 | — |
| Joanne Schwartz | Director | 2 | — |
| Alvina Vasquez | Director | 2 | — |
| Carmen Medrano | Director | 2 | — |
| Melissa Bosworth | Director | 2 | — |
| Emily Rader | Director | 2 | — |
| Obi Ezeadi | Director | 2 | — |
| Amanda Henderson | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Era Colorado Foundation?
New Era Colorado Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New Era Colorado Foundation?
As of 2024, New Era Colorado Foundation holds $4.2M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $905K in 2024.
Where does New Era Colorado Foundation operate?
New Era Colorado Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia.
What size grants does New Era Colorado Foundation award?
In 2024, New Era Colorado Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $905K — an average of about $129K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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