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Latino Community Foundation of Colorado Inc

EIN 83-0718126 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION IS A STATE-BASED PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION - LED BY LATINOS AND FOR LATINOS. THE FOUNDATION PURSUES CIVIC, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT DRIVE A MORE AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE ABOUT LATINOS IN THE STATE AND CEMENT A HEALTH AND VIBRANT FUTURE WHERE ALL LATINO COLORADANS WILL PROPER. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO WORK HAND IN HAND WITH OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO CREATE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE STRATEGIES THAT BUILD INFLUENCE, EQUITY, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL LATINO COLORADANS. THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS A COLORADO WHERE LAINOS ARE UNITED AND ADVANCING THEIR COLLECTIVE POWER.

Income
$17.4 million
Spending
$15.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
11
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$234,267, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 285% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $14.8 million spent. NPI Capacity Building Grants: LCFC implemented of the Small Nonprofit Grant Program (NPI)and made just over $13.1 million in grants to 164 grantees throughout the denver Metro areaand the I-70 corridor between Denver and Summit County. Most of these grantees were Latino,BIPOC, LGBTQ+ or rural nonprofits. These were capacity building/infrastructure grants,allowing non-profits to build up their operational infrastructure. These grants are contributing to the stabilization and growth of these profits and they are building a stronger network of organizations. Adelante Colorado: A capacity building program graduated its first cohort of organizations planning to grow. Twenty-two organizations underwent a two and a half year capacity building training program and graduated from the program in June 2024. LGA Consulting conducted a final evaluation of the cohort. This report assessed the growth of Adelante grantees, focusing on how they utilized the program to access new opportunities. Each grantee expanded their distinctive leadership and organizational capacities through self directed goals that they set for themselves. The Adelante pilot demonstrates that capacitybuilding funds provide opportunities for Latino nonprofit leaders to experiment with new approaches, build internal expertise, and adapt to changing environments. We will use this report to share our lessons learned and best practices for delivering capacity building programs with the philanthropic community in Colorado and beyond. Executive Director Retreats: LCFC provided a Men's Executive Director Healing Retreat in August and a Women's Executive Director Healing Retreat in October. Both were held in Taos, New Mexico. These retreats created a culturally grounded space to support leaders, build relationships, reflect on their work in community, and focus on healing together. Leadership Roundtables: In 2024, six roundtables took place and some of the topics discussed included: * Earned Income Strategies for Nonprofits * Board Development * Scenario Planning for A New Administration and * Financial and Legal Preparation for A New YearOn average, 65 people participated in each of the roundtables and participants attended virtually from throughout the state.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 February 2019.

    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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