ACLU FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC

EIN: 237028224 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$3,486,134
Total Expenses
$3,192,186
Total Assets
$6,080,212
Net Assets
$3,315,636
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Olivia Mendoza
Phone
3037775482
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

ACLU FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.2M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

To protect, defend, and extend civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education, and outreach

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,407,327
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $77,307
Other Revenue $1,500
TOTAL REVENUE $3,486,134

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,354,363
Fundraising Expenses $372,080
Program Expenses $2,335,253
Other Expenses $837,823
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,192,186

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,486,134 $2,177,167 +0.6%
Expenses $3,192,186 $3,355,054 0.0%
Net Income $293,948 $-1,177,887 -1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
35
Volunteers
30

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
11
$1,196,477
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Deborah Richardson Executive Director 020.00
Officer
$165,116 $27,085 $273,527
Vanessa Michel Deputy Director 020.00
Officer
$127,421 $16,096 $206,276
Tim Macdonald Legal Director 020.00
Officer
$120,877 $20,210 $200,624
Sara Neel Managing Attorney 020.00
Highest
$90,188 $19,274 $153,883
Erica Tinsley Communications Director 020.00
Officer
$80,484 $19,073 $139,198
Sophia Mayott-Guerrero Advocacy Director-Past 020.00
Officer
$82,781 $13,737 $137,291
Annie Kurtz Senior Staff Attorney 020.00
Highest
$77,126 $13,702 $128,815
Anaya Robinson Policy Director 020.00
Officer
$71,099 $13,692 $119,810
Jen Samano Advocacy Director 020.00
Officer
$71,090 $13,646 $119,751
Emma McLean-Riggs Staff Attorney 020.00
Highest
$69,020 $13,139 $116,152
Adam Abdulhafid Board Vice Chair 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann England Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beatriz Garcia Waddell Board Chair 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cindra Barnard Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Turner Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Weiskin Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LaDawn Sullivan Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsay Konkel Board Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Fang Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul DeBell Board Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Davis Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Chavez Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Velveta Golightly-Howell Board member 001.00
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 $3,486,134 $3,192,186 $6,080,212 $293,948
2024 $2,177,167 $3,355,054 $6,348,538 $-1,177,887
2023 $2,360,497 $3,211,786 $4,153,226 $-851,289
2022 $2,741,991 $3,023,943 $4,985,164 $-281,952
2021 $4,089,132 $3,015,501 $5,268,925 $1,073,631
2020 $2,262,340 $2,378,376 $3,612,031 $-116,036
2019 $2,347,414 $2,307,779 $4,009,469 $39,635
2018 $2,327,179 $2,322,328 $3,784,295 $4,851
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