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Denver civil rights and social justice organizations

There are 198civil rights and advocacy organizations in the greater Denvermetro area, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, and Lakewood. Combined, these Denver metro civil rights and social justice organizationsemploy 920 people, earn more than $117 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $190 million.
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Types of civil rights and social justice organizations in Denver

Job trends for Denver civil rights and social justice organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
29
1-10
12
11-25
15
26-100
10
101 to 1,000
2
1,000+
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of civil rights and social justice organizations in Denver

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
39
$250k to $1M
17
$1M to $5M
30
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:
  • Large organizations like Compassion and Choices, Policing Equity, Unite America, The Center on Colfax, and Cobalt Foundation earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Denver civil rights and social justice organizations.
  • Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 9.5% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Denver civil rights and social justice organizations with more than $100 million account for 0.0% of nonprofit earnings.

Directory of civil rights and social justice organizations in Denver

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Compassion and Choices

Compassion & Choices of Washington (C&C) provides advocacy, counseling, and emotional support to qualified individuals who desire a peaceful, humane death.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$22.2m
Employees
128
EIN
84-1328829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Policing Equity

Policing Equity produces analyses to reduce racial disparities and supports vulnerable communities through data-driven interventions and triage response.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$43.5m
Employees
167
EIN
81-4945849
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Compassion and Choices Action Network

To engage in programs to promote education of members, provide grants to other organizations & assist various chapters throughout the united states who advocate patient's rights and their rights to end of life Choices.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$14.1m
Employees
0
EIN
84-1328830
IRS type
501(c)(4)

PeaceJam Foundation

PeaceJam provides year-long, ongoing educational programs for youth ages 5-25. The participating Nobel Peace Laureates are directly involved in developing the curriculum and the program itself.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$785.5k
Employees
16
EIN
84-1349666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain States Legal Foundation

Pro bono legal organization protecting individual liberty, property rights, and limited government principles enshrined in the US Constitution.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
27
EIN
84-0736725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism

YAASPA supports underserved youth to participate socially & politically. Programs include Engaged to Climb Youth Advisory Council, Social Sciences & Policy Institute, and ABC Coalition.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
31
EIN
27-1970080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado CASA

Colorado CASA advocates for children in the child welfare system and strengthens local programs through legislative impact and program support.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$249.0k
Employees
3
EIN
84-1257398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cobalt Foundation

Cobalt Foundation secures reproductive autonomy and access through community organizing, public education, and volunteer activation. Based in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
33
EIN
84-6050191
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aclu Foundation of Colorado

To protect and promote the principles inherent in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to ensure individual freedoms and equality through litigation and education and outreach.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
48
EIN
23-7028224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Disability Law Colorado

Disability Law Colorado protects and promotes the rights of people with disabilities and older people in Colorado through direct legal representation, advocacy, education and legislative analysis.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
34
EIN
84-0705890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Unite America

Unite America promotes common-sense solutions, coordinates with non-partisan organizations and conducts research on electoral reforms from Denver, CO.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1106814
IRS type
501(c)(4)

The Bell Policy Center

The Bell Policy Center advances systems change for economic mobility and equity through research, advocacy, and strategic communication in Colorado.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
10
EIN
84-1550841
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Center on Colfax

The Center is a nonprofit community center dedicated to providing support and advocacy for Colorado's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) population.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
24
EIN
84-0738879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado

To protect, defend, and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigatiion, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
48
EIN
84-0437750
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Healthier Colorado

Nonprofit advocating for public policy changes to improve the health of Coloradans through physical, mental, and social wellness.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
48
EIN
46-3981284
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

Statewide coalition for immigrant rights, founded in 2010, with membership from various organizations including faith, labor and community sectors.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
25
EIN
73-1675486
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Era Colorado Foundation

New Era Colorado Foundation organizes young people to participate in the political process, develop as leaders, and find a political home.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
23
EIN
26-1389272
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Advocates for Children

To provide, train and coordinate volunteer services to abused and neglected children in the 18th Judicial District, Colorado.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
21
EIN
74-2414133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Cross Disability Coalition

Colorado-based advocacy group for disability rights, providing training, education, and support to ensure social justice.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
31
EIN
74-2564419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ProgressNow Colorado Education

Progressnow Colorado Education advances progressive solutions through daily news clips and weekly collaboration meetings for state/local organizations.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$89.2k
Employees
10
EIN
73-1674017
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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