Biz Action for Colorado
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What it says it does
BIZ ACTION FOR COLORADO (BAC) IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN COLORADO THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. BAC ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER THE CREATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND GROWTH OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING BUSINESS GUIDANCE, INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND PROGRAMMING CURATED TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. IT SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION IN LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS.
- Income
- $638,006
- Spending
- $632,858
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $627,000 spent. ADVOCACY: BAC ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO REPRESENT THE SHARED INTERESTS AND GOALS OF ITS MEMBERS AND SERVES AS A UNIFIED VOICE WORKING TOWARDS THE ADVANCEMENT OF A FAVORABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATION ABOUT LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, OR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT CONDITIONS FOR BUSINESSES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES. BAC'S ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, HOSTING FREE INFORMATIONAL EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS, AND DIRECT LOBBYING. BAC ALSO WORKS TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE RELEVANT STATE BALLOT MEASURES AND TO SUPPORT POLICY MAKERS WHO ADVANCE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF BAC. AROUND 50% OF BAC'S TIME AND FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
- EDUCATION: BAC OFFERS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF MEMBERS THROUGH MEETINGS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, NEWSLETTERS, AND ITS WEBSITE. TOPICS INCLUDE SHARED INTERESTS SUCH AS COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATES, SOUND FINANCIAL PRACTICES AND BUSINESS STANDARDS, LABOR LAWS, INVESTMENT AND EXPANSION, PROCUREMENT AWARD PROCEDURES, AND LEGAL ISSUES. AROUND 20% OF BAC'S TIME AND FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
- NETWORKING, MEMBERSHIP BUILDING, AND FUNDRAISING: BAC FACILITATES REFERRAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING PLATFORMS FOR MEMBERS TO CONNECT, SHARE INSIGHTS, AND COLLABORATE. BAC HOSTS MEETINGS, EVENTS, AND AN ONLINE COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITHIN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION, COLLABORATION, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. BAC SOLICITS NEW MEMBERS AND CONDUCTS A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF FUNDRAISING TARGETED AT EXISTING MEMBERS AND OUTSIDE DONORS THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, EMAIL, MAIL, AND EVENTS. AROUND 20% OF BAC'S TIME AND FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
- RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: BAC MANAGES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH USING CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND TRENDS AND OTHER FACTORS THAT CAN AFFECT BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN COLORADO. AROUND 5% OF BAC'S TIME AND FUNDS ARE ALLOCATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in December 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
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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