COLORADO FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE INC COLORADO AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM

EIN: 841177351 501(c)(3) Education

BRUSH, CO

Total Revenue
$284,423
Total Expenses
$358,745
Total Assets
$110,306
Net Assets
$84,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
CYNDI HOFMEISTER
Phone
9703709005
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

COLORADO FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE INC COLORADO AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $284K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $359K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

NONE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $31,994 Revenue: $52,000

COLORADO READER: A STUDENT ACTIVITY NEWSPAPER GEARED TOWARDS UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, AND ALSO USED BY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS. EACH ISSUE COVERS A DIFFERENT AGRICULTURE OR NATURAL RESOURCE...

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COLORADO READER: A STUDENT ACTIVITY NEWSPAPER GEARED TOWARDS UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, AND ALSO USED BY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS. EACH ISSUE COVERS A DIFFERENT AGRICULTURE OR NATURAL RESOURCE TOPIC AND IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. A TOTAL OF 65,000 COPIES OF EACH ISSUE WERE PRINTED AND DIRECTLY MAILED TO CLASSROOMS 3 TIMES DURING THE YEAR, FOR A TOTAL OF 195,000 COPIES ISSUED.

Program 2
Expenses: $45,753 Revenue: $89,539

LITERACY PROJECT: THE LITERACY PROJECT IS AN ANNUAL INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WHERE EACH PARTICIPATING CLASS RECEIVES A FREE CLASS KIT COMPLETE WITH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND ENOUGH SUPPLIES TO...

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LITERACY PROJECT: THE LITERACY PROJECT IS AN ANNUAL INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WHERE EACH PARTICIPATING CLASS RECEIVES A FREE CLASS KIT COMPLETE WITH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND ENOUGH SUPPLIES TO COMPLETE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES WITH STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM INTEGRATES AGRICULTURAL THEMES INTO PREK-12 INSTRUCTION, CONNECTING TO ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, STEM, AND AFNR. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO CULTIVATE A LOVE FOR READING WHILE ENHANCING THE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL CONCEPTS, ULTIMATELY FOSTERING EMPOWERED AND LITERATE COMMUNITIES. A NEW TOPIC AND BOOK, FEATURING COLORADO AGRICULTURE STORIES, ARE CHOSEN EACH YEAR. THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR PREK-12 STUDENTS. THIS YEAR THE LITERACY KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 2500 CLASSROOMS AND A TOTAL OF 43,000 STUDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $11,191 Revenue: $25,862

SUMMER AGRICULTURE INSTITUTES: THE SUMMER AGRICULTURE INSTITUTES ARE MULTI-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES DESIGNED FOR TEACHERS. ATTENDEES LEARN ABOUT COLORADO AGRICULTURE, TOUR FARMS, RANCHES...

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SUMMER AGRICULTURE INSTITUTES: THE SUMMER AGRICULTURE INSTITUTES ARE MULTI-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES DESIGNED FOR TEACHERS. ATTENDEES LEARN ABOUT COLORADO AGRICULTURE, TOUR FARMS, RANCHES, AND FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITIES, AND GAIN INNOVATIVE, STANDARDS-BASED WAYS TO INCORPORATE FOOD, FIBER, FUEL, AND NATURAL RESOURCE TOPICS INTO ACADEMIC CURRICULUM. TWO COURSES ARE OFFERED EACH YEAR IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS COLORADO. A TOTAL OF 47 TEACHERS AND 76 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS/PRESENTERS RECEIVED TRAINING THROUGH THESE TWO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $68,785
Program Service Revenue $215,638
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $284,423

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $119,495
Fundraising Expenses $5,389
Program Expenses $92,784
Other Expenses $239,250
TOTAL EXPENSES $358,745

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $284,423 $228,680 +0.2%
Expenses $358,745 $253,917 +0.4%
Net Income $-74,322 $-25,237 +1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
141

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
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KERI POWERS PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IDELLA M LEWIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLIE MILLER TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LUITJENS BAHR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM EHRLICH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE RIVERA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIDY JOHNSTON VICE PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY STAHELI PEARSON DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $284,423 $358,745 $110,306 $-74,322
2024 $228,680 $253,917 $155,525 $-25,237
2023 $215,903 $232,770 $159,122 $-16,867
2022 $234,795 $212,510 $178,791 $22,285
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