Public Charity

THE COLORADO EDUCATION INITIATIVE

THE COLORADO EDUCATION INITIATIVE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in DENVER, CO. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $7.9M, expenses of $7.9M, total assets of $7.9M. Imperigo tracks 30 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $5.1M.

EIN: 261597530 DENVER, CO Cultural & Ethnic Awareness NTEE: A23 Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$7.9M
Total Expenses$7.9M
Total Assets$7.9M
Grant Records30
Funding Total$5.1M
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O.CEI'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION, EMPOWER, AND IGNITE COLORADO LEADERS TO DELIVER ON THE PROMISE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TO DEVELOP THRIVING YOUNG PEOPLE AND FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES. CEI'S LONG-TERM VISION IS THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN COLORADO EXIT K-12 EDUCATION BOLDLY TAKING THEIR NEXT STEPS TOWARD HOPEFUL, EQUITABLE, AND PROSPEROUS FUTURES.

Where $100 goes at The Colorado Education Initiative

How The Colorado Education Initiative divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.

$87 Programs the work itself
$10 Management running the organization
$3 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $87 for programs

$33
Relevant learning cei supports school districts across all components of colorado's career-connected learning continuum, offering comprehensive technical assistance and professional development services from program design through implementation and…
37% of program spending
$21
Strategic consulting and leadership developmentcei partners with school, districts, nonprofits, and state agencies to develop comprehensive, community-based, and student-centered approaches that ensure colorado students are prepared to thrive
24% of program spending
$19
Ecosystem capacity building cei collaborates with teachers, school and district leaders, policy and advocacy leaders, and other education organizations and stakeholders across colorado to enhance K-12 systems
22% of program spending

Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.

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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Sample Grants Received

2024
Thriving Schools Rise Capacity Building, Implement
$400,000
2024
HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY
$100,000
2023
Thriving Schools Rise Capacity Building, Implement
$387,000
2023
General operating support
$120,000

Showing up to 5 of 30 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

VP OF IMPLEMENTATION Alexander B Carter
VP, POLICY AND PARTNERSHIP Amber Elias
BOARD MEMBER Bruce Hoyt
BOARD MEMBER Elaine Gantz Berman
CHIEF OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Emily A Wexler Love
BOARD MEMBER George Sparks

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$3,107,038 16 grants
Education
$1,697,144 9 grants
Youth Development
$145,000 2 grants
Health & Medicine
$100,000 1 grant
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
$96,733 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $7.9M $7.9M $7.9M
2023 $7.7M $6.2M $8.0M
2022 $6.2M $4.9M $6.3M
2021 $3.7M $4.5M $5.0M
2020 $5.6M $4.3M $5.7M

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $5.6M to $7.9M (+41%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.9M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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