BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GAIL KLAPPER

Phone

3037787177

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO, founded in 2018, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $92K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $124K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROVIDE AN AMALGAMATION OF INFORMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF COLORADO.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $61,595

ENGAGED COMMUNITY LEADERS IN COMMUNITY MEETINGS ACROSS COLORADO IN A NON-PARTISAN, CONSTRUCTIVE AND EMPOWERING DIALOGUE TO EXPLORE CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING STATE POLICY. REALIZED...

ENGAGED COMMUNITY LEADERS IN COMMUNITY MEETINGS ACROSS COLORADO IN A NON-PARTISAN, CONSTRUCTIVE AND EMPOWERING DIALOGUE TO EXPLORE CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING STATE POLICY. REALIZED UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF CONSENSUS FOR IMPROVING THE TABOR/GALLAGHER AMENDMENTS WHILE TAKING NO POSITION ON POLICY STATEMENTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $52,045

BUILD A ROBUST INTERACTIVE WEBSITE TO EXPLAIN COLORADO'S COMPLEX CONSTITUTIONAL FISCAL POLICIES AND ENGAGE ONLINE VISITORS IN AN INTERACTIVE EXERCISE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN INPUT ON WHAT COLORADO...

BUILD A ROBUST INTERACTIVE WEBSITE TO EXPLAIN COLORADO'S COMPLEX CONSTITUTIONAL FISCAL POLICIES AND ENGAGE ONLINE VISITORS IN AN INTERACTIVE EXERCISE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN INPUT ON WHAT COLORADO SHOULD DO TO IMPROVE OUR "COLORADO" WAY OF LIFE.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $91,807

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $91,807

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $113,640

Other Expenses $123,690

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,690

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$91,807	$465,000	-0.8%
Expenses	$123,690	$350,483	-0.6%
Net Income	$-31,883	$114,517	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GAIL KLAPPER	CO-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN RITCHIE	CO-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIO CARRERA	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
STANTON DOGE	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM GOUGEON	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE HALSTEDT	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM FOSTER	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN IKARD	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
TED HARMS	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOELLE MARTINEZ	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE WHITE	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
AL YATES	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID J YOUNGGREN	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON CHILDEARS	DIRECTOR	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
2022	$91,807	$123,690	$97,309	$-31,883
2021	$465,000	$350,483	$129,192	$114,517
2020	$5,050	$131,498	$14,675	$-126,448