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First Peoples Community Center

EIN 33-1879046 · Fort Collins, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FIRST PEOPLES' COMMUNITY CENTER (FPCC) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Income
$282,035
Spending
$4,981
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $3,956 spent. IN 2025, FIRST PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER (FPCC) ACHIEVED SEVERAL FOUNDATIONAL MILESTONES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO SERVE NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN COLORADO. THE ORGANIZATION FORMALLY OPENED ITS DOORS AND BEGAN OPERATING OUT OF THE OLD COLORADO WELCOME CENTER, ESTABLISHING ONE OF THE REGION'S FIRST DEDICATED CULTURAL SPACES FOR NATIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER, CONNECT, AND ACCESS RESOURCES. THIS PHYSICAL SPACE MARKED A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING LONGSTANDING GAPS IN CULTURALLY GROUNDED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE. -------------- SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAIL ------------------
  2. IN JULY 2025, FPCC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUCCESSFULLY SECURED INITIAL SEED FUNDING, ENABLING THE ORGANIZATION TO TRANSITION FROM A VOLUNTEER-LED INITIATIVE TO A STAFFED NONPROFIT. THIS INVESTMENT SUPPORTED THE HIRING OF FPCC'S FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND POSITIONING FPCC FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH. IN AUGUST 2025, FPCC CONVENED ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLESSING, BRINGING TOGETHER NATIVE FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS. THE EVENT PROVIDED CULTURAL AFFIRMATION, COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND TANGIBLE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS PREPARING FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR. IN NOVEMBER 2025, FPCC PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED THE HIRING OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING ITS FALL HARVEST DINNER, A COMMUNITY-CENTERED GATHERING THAT FURTHER SOLIDIFIED RELATIONSHIPS AND VISIBILITY. FOLLOWING THIS LEADERSHIP TRANSITION, ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS EXPANDED, AND PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES BEGAN TO SCALE, REFLECTING INCREASED STABILITY AND MOMENTUM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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