Colorado African Cultural Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To celebrate African cultural heritage and drive innovation in Colorado by empowering underserved communities through education, creativity, and sustainable development.
- Income
- $139,860
- Spending
- $72,384
- Reserves
- 12.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Highest pay
- $12,000, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% 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 (3)
- $14,737 spent. Community and Cultural Awareness- The 8th Annual Colorado Dashiki Festival served as a vibrant platform for increasing cultural awareness, understanding, and inclusion across Colorado. Over 4,000 attendees enjoyed performances by 15 local artists and cultural groups alongside 39 business and food vendors. These festival experiences were made possible by 140 volunteer hours and 8,160 staff hours dedicated throughout 2024
- $9,610 spent. Career Development - Through the Upskill & Get Hired program, Colorado African Cultural Center (CACC) expanded economic opportunity by providing professional training in high-demand tech skills, job readiness, and interview preparation to over 90 community members. An additional 110 participants joined our career networking events, connecting directly with hiring managers and industry mentors. More than 70% of those trained secured higher-paying positions or earned promotions. CACC invested 240 hours of direct service to deliver this program. In addition, CACC's Young Tech Innovator program empowered 60 youth through hands-on, project-based learning in tech fields like cybersecurity, AI, and cloud computing. Over 96 hours of instruction, participants built real-world projects, went on field trips, got internship and mentorship opportunities, culminating in a demo day that attracted community stakeholders and tech professionals.
- $5,960 spent. Business Development - Through the Digital Equity for Small Businesses and the Business Accelerator initiatives, Colorado African Cultural Center (CACC) trained over 50 aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in a networking expo and four intensive workshops covering e-commerce, digital marketing, and online operations best practices. CACC invested 580 service hours in curriculum delivery, one-on-one coaching, and platform setup assistance.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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