COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE

EIN: 202501002 501(c)(3) Youth Development

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$8,777,070
Total Expenses
$8,825,427
Total Assets
$1,626,935
Net Assets
$1,446,879
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
MARY ZANOTTI
Phone
3032922779
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $8.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE MISSION OF COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE (CYC) IS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO LEARNING BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT PIVOTAL STAGES OF STUDENTS' EDUCATION JOURNEYS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,797,096

PREVENTION: CYC FOCUSES ON K-3RD GRADE LITERACY, 4TH-8TH GRADE MATH, AND 9TH - 12THGRADE ATTENDANCE AMONG HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH TO ADDRESS STUDENT SUCCESS.1) CORPS FOR A CHANGE: ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT...

Read more

PREVENTION: CYC FOCUSES ON K-3RD GRADE LITERACY, 4TH-8TH GRADE MATH, AND 9TH - 12THGRADE ATTENDANCE AMONG HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH TO ADDRESS STUDENT SUCCESS.1) CORPS FOR A CHANGE: ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT AMERICORPS MEMBERS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH 70-90% ATTENDANCE AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL AND REDUCE DROPOUT RATES FOR STUDENTS WITH LOWER THAN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE. MEMBERS CHECK ATTENDANCE DAILY, MAKE PHONE CALLS AND HOME VISITS, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL. CYC SERVED 861 STUDENTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.2) COLORADO MATH CORPS: TRAINED AMERICORPS MEMBER TUTORS PROVIDE SMALL GROUP, 30 MINUTE, MATH INTERVENTIONS TO FOURTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS PERFORMING BELOW GRADE LEVEL IN MATH TOGET THEM ON TRACK. CYC SERVED 1,525 STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM AND 86% SHOWED GROWTH IN THEIR MATH SKILLS.3) COLORADO READING CORPS: TRAINED AMERICORPS MEMBER TUTORS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE AND IN PAIRS, 20 MINUTE, DAILY LITERACY INTERVENTIONS TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS PERFORMING BELOW GRADE LEVEL IN READING TO GET THEM ON TRACK. CYC SERVED 2,093 K-3RD GRADERS; 68% OF TUTORED ACHIEVED MORE THAN A YEAR'S WORTH OF GROWTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,484,469

REENGAGEMENT: REENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTS ASSIT STUDENTS IN RETURNING TO SCHOOL, AND ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF AT CHARTER, ALTERNATIVE, AND TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS TO ENSURE YOUTH CONNECT WITH...

Read more

REENGAGEMENT: REENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTS ASSIT STUDENTS IN RETURNING TO SCHOOL, AND ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF AT CHARTER, ALTERNATIVE, AND TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS TO ENSURE YOUTH CONNECT WITH APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL VENUES TO SUPPORT THEIR SUCCESS.SPECIALISTS SUPPORT STUDENTS AFTER REENROLLMENT TO ENSURE STABILITY,ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SUCCESS. CYC ASSISTED 116OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTHREENROLL IN SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR; 81% ENDED THE YEAR WITH CONTINUED ENROLLMENT OR GRADUATED.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,670,784
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $11,260
Other Revenue $95,026
TOTAL REVENUE $8,777,070

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,005,935
Fundraising Expenses $312,023
Program Expenses $8,281,565
Other Expenses $1,819,492
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,825,427

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,777,070 $9,744,875 -0.1%
Expenses $8,825,427 $9,965,253 -0.1%
Net Income $-48,357 $-220,378 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
325
Volunteers
45

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$159,797
Total Directors
19
$159,797
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MINDY MARLER PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA STEVENS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE DRAHN CHAIR ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BLANCHARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED CANNON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINTERS HEAFEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DJ CLOSE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA KADI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PAUL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAKSIM KIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY GARTNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD YOSHIMITSU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ZANOTTI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$147,812 $11,985 $159,797
ALLI LEVI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERRONDA RICHIE-ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENA MARQUEZ ZIMMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERB QUINTANA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MUSIELAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $8,777,070 $8,825,427 $1,626,935 $-48,357
2023 $9,744,875 $9,965,253 $1,707,187 $-220,378
2022 $8,737,166 $8,475,785 $1,969,836 $261,381
2021 $5,423,176 $4,745,823 $1,559,265 $677,353
2020 $3,661,665 $3,534,642 $830,866 $127,023
2019 $4,244,848 $3,965,990 $756,353 $278,858
2018 $3,854,857 $4,186,356 $599,457 $-331,499
2018 $3,854,857 $4,186,356 $599,457 $-331,499
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Colorado Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare COLORADO YOUTH FOR A CHANGE with other nonprofits in Colorado and across the country.