Colorado Donor Alliance

The Colorado Donor Alliance (also known as the Colorado Democracy Network) is a convening of left-wing donors and foundation officials focused on Colorado issues and is aligned with the Colorado Democracy Alliance. 1

At-A-Glance

Issue Areas: Elections Policy
Formation:

2006 1

Executive Director:

Daniel Ramos

Location: Denver, CO View on map
Tax ID: 45-4555568
Most Recent Filing: 2024
Budget (2024): Assets: $246,971 Revenue: $357,381 Expenses: $360,475

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    Leadership

    According to their 2022 990 form, Daniel Ramos is listed as the organization’s executive director, with Brad Clark listed as the board chair. 2

    Financials

    According to their 2022 990 form, the organization reported $269,641 in revenue, $133,969 in expenses, and $224,261 in total assets. 3

    Financial Statistics

    Total Assets

    Total Revenue

    Total Expenses

    YearTotal AssetsTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesFiling
    2024 $246,971 $357,381 $360,475 View
    2023 $253,776 $255,793 $234,996 View
    2022 $224,261 $269,641 $133,969 View
    2021 $79,648 $119,822 $124,062 View
    2020 $76,647 $131,411 $97,073 View

    Prior year filings: 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

    Revenue Detail

    Expenses Detail

    Employee Compensation

    Highest Earning Employees

    EmployeeTitleTotal Compensation
    Daniel RamosEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$82,845

    Grant Activity

    All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $1,074,551
    • Number of Grants: 65
    • Number of Funders: 21

    Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $125,0002024 The Colorado Health FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
    $125,0002023 The Colorado Health FoundationCHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY
    $125,0002022 The Colorado Health FoundationCHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY
    $100,0002024 Merle Chambers FundGENERAL SUPPORT
    $50,0002024 State Leadership ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS
    $50,0002022 State Leadership ProjectTO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS, INCREASE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND REVIEW AND VET NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLANS.
    $35,0002021 State Leadership ProjectTO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS AND REVIEW NON PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLANS.
    $35,0002020 State Leadership ProjectTO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS AND BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
    $34,0002022 Hopewell FundCIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
    $20,5002021 Gill FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
    $20,5002020 Gill FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
    $15,0002021 New Venture FundCIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
    $13,0002024 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
    $10,5002024 Community Foundation Boulder CountyGENERAL SUPPORT
    $10,5002023 Community Foundation Boulder CountyGENERAL SUPPORT
    $10,0002024 Brett Family FoundationGeneral support
    $10,0002023 Brett Family FoundationGeneral support
    $10,0002022 Community Foundation Boulder CountyGENERAL SUPPORT
    $8,0002020 Community Foundation Boulder CountyGeneral Operating Support
    $7,5002022 Brett Family FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT
    $7,5002021 Community Foundation Boulder CountyGeneral operating support
    $5,5002021 ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONGeneral Operating Support
    $5,5002020 ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONgeneral operating support
    $5,0002021 Brett Family FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT
    $5,0002020 Brett Family FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT

    All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $160,000
    • Number of Grants: 12
    • Number of Recipients: 9

    Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $27,5002024 One Colorado Education Fund
    $25,0002024 Colorado Civic Education
    $25,0002024 Latina Initiative
    $25,0002024 Soul 2 Soul Sisters
    $25,0002024 Voces Unidas De Las Montanas

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    References

    1. “Colorado Democracy Network.” Cause IQ, Accessed February 26, 2024. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/colorado-donor-alliance,454555568/
    2. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Colorado Democracy Network. 2022. Part VII, Section A. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454555568/202323199349312447/full
    3. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Colorado Democracy Network. 2022. Part I. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/454555568/202323199349312447/full