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Christian Home Educators of Colorado

EIN 84-1155835 · Elizabeth, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL & RESOURCES FOR HOME EDUCATION

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 35%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$92,583, director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (5)
  1. $392,442 spent. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A STAFFED OFFICE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO HOME EDUCATORS INCLUDING EVENTS, RECORDKEEPING, GRADUATION CEREMONIES, INTRODUCTORY SEMINARS, AND ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS. ALSO, THE OFFICE PUBLISHES A TRI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE MAILED TO OVER 9,000 RECIPIENTS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON CURRENT TRENDS, TECHNIQUES, AND RESOURCES IN HOME EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A DAY AT THE CAPITAL EVENT TO PROVIDE TEACHING ON CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY. IN 2024, 842 PEOPLE ATTENDED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RUNS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A LEGAL OPTION TO HOMESCHOOLING. THERE WERE 3,383 FAMILIES ENROLLED.
  2. $345,165 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL STATE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE WITH OVER 5,390 ATTENDEES, OVER 125 WORKSHOPS, AND 125 VENDOR BOOTHS.
  3. $152,228 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED THEIR ANNUAL FATHER/SON DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT. THE RETREAT PROVIDES TEACHING, TRAINING, AND MODELING TO FATHERS IN THE RAISING OF THEIR SONS. DURING THE YEAR, 547 FATHERS AND SONS ATTENDED.
  4. $148,096 spent. HOMESCHOOL SUMMITS ARE ONLINE EVENTS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR CHRIST CENTERED HOMESCHOOLING TO FAMILIES WORLDWIDE. THE ESTIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED IS OVER 34,000.
  5. $1.2 million spent. GENERATIONS PROVIDES RESOURCES, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND VISION FOR FAMILIES WHO DISCIPLE AND EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN. GENERATIONS PRODUCES A WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM AND HOSTED THEIR ANNUAL SHEPHERD'S CONFERENCE, WHICH SAW 50 PEOPLE ATTEND WITH TWO VENDOR BOOTHS.

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 2024.

    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 1995.

    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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