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Colorado Childrens Campaign Inc

EIN 74-2374672 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COLORADO CHILDREN'S CAMPAIGN RELENTLESSLY CHAMPIONS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN. WE LEVERAGE DATA, RESEARCH, AND RELATIONSHIPS TO UNAPOLOGETICALLY ADVOCATE FOR KIDS, FIGHTING FOR A BRIGHTER, MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR EVERY CHILD IN COLORADO. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD IN COLORADO BY CATALYZING INNOVATIVE POLICY, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY SOLUTIONS.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
18
Highest pay
$217,743, president &

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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $1.9 million spent. THE COLORADO CHILDREN'S CAMPAIGN RELENTLESSLY WORKS TO MAKE COLORADO THE BEST PLACE TO BE A KID AND RAISE A KID. USING DATA AND RESEARCH, THEY IDENTIFY WHAT KIDS NEED MOST AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT ENSURE A BRIGHTER, MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR EVERY CHILD IN THE STATE. THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN AND RESEARCH-INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH POLICY CHANGE, ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY RELIABLE RESEARCH AND DATA ARE AVAILABLE, AND CULTIVATE PUBLIC AND POLITICAL WILL TO MAKE POSITIVE, MEASURABLE PROGRESS FOR KIDS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT NURTURE THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH THROUGH THEIR FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD. -- MORE ON SCHEDULE O --
  2. THEIR K-12 ADVOCACY WORK AIMS TO ENSURE ALL YOUTH HAVE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. HEALTH ADVOCACY FOCUSES ON THE GOAL OF ALL CHILDREN HAVING ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH COVERAGE, SERVICES, AND SUPPORTS TO PROMOTE WELL-BEING. FINALLY, THEY WORK TO ENSURE ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN HAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND HOUSING TO SUPPORT THEIR ECONOMIC SECURITY.

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 August 1985.

    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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