FASTER Colorado

EIN: 932143424 501(c)(3) Education

Elizabeth, CO

Total Revenue
$291,869
Total Expenses
$129,480
Total Assets
$225,897
Net Assets
$225,897
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Laura Carno
Phone
7192370141
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FASTER Colorado, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $292K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $162K, a strong 56% operating margin.

Mission

The purpose of this tax-exempt organization is to provide training at low-cost to school employees who have approval from their School Board and to church security teams. Most of these schools and churches are in rural areas are in their early years of their security programs and are underserved by advanced training organizations in their areas. The funding for all activities is covered by donations from individuals corporations and foundations we are funded by tuition paid by individuals attending training. All donations and tuition goes toward the non-profits activities. All activities of the non-profit further the purpose of this educational organization by provide safety training and emergency response training to school security teams and church security teams. We also conduct research and analysis to provide the most up to date information on school safety to schools churches and community groups. Our mission is to keep children safe while theyre at school

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

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $204,592
Program Service Revenue $87,277
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $291,869

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $95,679
Other Expenses $129,480
TOTAL EXPENSES $129,480

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $291,869 N/A N/A
Expenses $129,480 N/A N/A
Net Income $162,389 N/A N/A
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

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
$28,000
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Carno Executive Director 30.00
Officer
$12,000 $0 $12,000
William Trees Treasurer and Secretary 30.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tim Kistler Program Relationship Manager 10.00
Officer
$8,000 $0 $8,000
Curt Wison Program Relationship Manager 10.00
Officer
$8,000 $0 $8,000
Quinn Cunningham Director 5.00
Officer
$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 $291,869 $129,480 $225,897 $162,389
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