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Association of Colorado Damage Prevention Councils

EIN 84-2926140 · Littleton, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Performs admin and accounting support for 4 state underground utility damage prevention awareness councils. The 4 councils offer general public awareness and damage prevention education for excavation stakeholders and utility owners in the State of Colorado. This purpose is primarily accomplished through education and awareness programs such large excavator breakfasts and smaller group golf outings with industry educational content and work safety speakers. The goal each year is to reach over 1,000 stakeholders with these primary program events.

Income
$111,804
Spending
$119,213
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
  1. $47,716 spent. A- 2024 Denver Metro Area Damage Prevention Awareness Golf event. 132 excavation and utility stakeholders attended from the Front Range in Colorado. This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation stakeholders. A brief presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes. B- 2024 Denver Metro Area Damage Prevention Awareness Breakfast. Around 200 excavation and utility stakeholders attended from the Front Range. This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation stakeholders. A presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes.
  2. $34,782 spent. A-2024 El Paso County Damage Prevention Awareness Breakfast. Around 320 excavation and utility stakeholders attended from the Southern Front Range of Colorado. This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation and utility stakeholders. A presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes.
  3. $17,143 spent. A- 2024 Weld County Damage Prevention Awareness Golf event. 100 excavation and utility stakeholders attended from Northern Colorado. This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation stakeholders. A brief presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes. B- 2024 Weld County Damage Prevention Awareness Breakfast. 300 excavation and utility stakeholders attended from Northern Colorado compared to around 200 in 2023. This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation stakeholders. A presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes.
  4. $9,465 spent. Other Program services: A- 2024 Western Slope Area Damage Prevention Awareness Breakfast. A small group of excavation and utility stakeholders attended from the Western Slope of Colorado . This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation stakeholders. A presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes. B- 2024 Western Slope Area Damage Prevention Golf Event. Around 100 excavation and utility stakeholders attended from the Western Slope of Colorado . This annual program event is presented for underground utility damage prevention education and awareness for excavation stakeholders. A presentation is provided to cover key points in the Colorado One Call Law, excavation and safety Best Practices, and notable One Call Center operational changes.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 2020.

    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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