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Nonprofits in Colorado

There are 42,678 organizations in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan nonprofits employ 392,283 people, earn more than $67 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $209 billion.
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Nonprofits by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
19,665
 
$42,148,253,125
Colorado Springs
 
4,970
 
$8,150,965,069
Fort Collins
 
3,904
 
$4,554,563,885
Boulder
 
2,947
 
$3,236,906,508
Greeley
 
1,883
 
$1,302,210,618
Grand Junction
 
1,043
 
$1,513,942,234
Pueblo
 
883
 
$1,214,706,503
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Job trends for Colorado nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6,166
1-10
 
2,863
11-25
 
1,077
26-100
 
925
101 to 1,000
 
433
1,000+
 
45
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
9,016
$250k to $1M
 
3,476
$1M to $5M
 
2,159
$5M to $25M
 
791
$25M to $100M
 
208
$100M+
 
80
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational institutions
 
6,422
 
$6,915,195,618
Religious organizations
 
6,283
 
$2,033,082,925
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
3,605
 
$2,168,698,589
Foundations
 
3,548
 
$15,377,895,418
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
3,022
 
$1,345,410,322
Human service organizations
 
2,981
 
$2,774,461,209
Business and community development organizations
 
2,589
 
$1,471,041,990
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
1,396
 
$4,855,998,904
Animal organizations
 
1,135
 
$541,693,389
Health organizations
 
1,061
 
$19,144,115,346
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Directory of nonprofits in Colorado

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1-20 of 42,678

Children's Hospital Colorado

Children's Hospital Colorado provides comprehensive medical care for kids from birth through adolescence at the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in the region.
Revenue
$2.0b
Assets
$2.4b
Employees
11.4k
EIN
84-0166760
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Educause

EDUCAUSE helps those who lead, manage, and use information technology to shape strategic decisions at every level. EDUCAUSE actively engages with colleges and universities, corporations, foundations, government, and other nonprofit organizations.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
95
EIN
84-1455437
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Colorado

Denver Dumb Friends League ends pet homelessness and suffering by providing comprehensive care for vulnerable pets and offering urgent veterinary services.
Revenue
$92.9m
Assets
$180.3m
Employees
426
EIN
84-0405254
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First (NFP)

Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based, nurse home visiting program that improves the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and their children.
Revenue
$42.5m
Assets
$118.1m
Employees
189
EIN
20-0234163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer advocates for lung cancer through education, research, and collaboration to enhance prevention and patient care.
Revenue
$28.6m
Assets
$35.6m
Employees
43
EIN
20-0499338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arabian Horse Association (AHA)

Advocates and preservers of the most beautiful and oldest breed of horse on earth. To serve members and owners of purebred, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses through registration, events and activities, programs, products and customer service.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
37
EIN
01-0744024
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Morris Animal Foundation (MAF)

Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization that invests in science to advance animal health. The Foundation is a global leader in funding scientific studies for companion animals, horses and wildlife.
Revenue
$17.3m
Assets
$123.3m
Employees
62
EIN
84-6032307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Compassion and Choices

Compassion & Choices improves care, expands options, and empowers everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. Compassion and Choices improves care and expands choice at the end of life. We support, educate and advocate.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
125
EIN
84-1328829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Our mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative Nurses.
Revenue
$35.3m
Assets
$49.2m
Employees
181
EIN
13-1882322
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Water For People

Water For People exists to promote the development of high quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments.
Revenue
$30.8m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
67
EIN
84-1166148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)

To promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and to work for a favorable social, economic and legal environment for that industry in the United States.
Revenue
$738.5k
Assets
$3,972
Employees
5
EIN
27-3484449
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum of Nature and Science ignites curiosity through exhibitions, theater, and planetarium shows, advancing research and inspiring learners with camps, school programs, and community partnerships.
Revenue
$57.2m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
503
EIN
84-0518447
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Northern Colorado Foundation

Established in 1966, the University of Northern Colorado Foundation is entrusted to provide support and steward donations for the University of Northern Colorado.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$210.7m
Employees
4
EIN
84-6044833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

English Language Institute in China

English Language Institute in China trains and supports teams to teach English overseas, placing U.S. and Canadian educators with partner schools to impact students.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
406
EIN
95-3551085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food Bank of the Rockies

Food Bank of the Rockies empowers communities by providing food and essentials to those facing hunger across Colorado and Wyoming through extensive partnerships.
Revenue
$176.0m
Assets
$184.2m
Employees
303
EIN
84-0772672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brewers Association

The Brewers Association advocates for independent American craft brewers, providing education, research, benefits, and community-building while promoting fair policy, safety, and sustainability.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$36.7m
Employees
63
EIN
84-0802918
IRS type
501(c)(6)

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)

The purpose of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners is to establish and maintain uniform high standards of excellence in the chiropractic profession and chiropractic education, primarily but not exclusively.
Revenue
$17.7m
Assets
$51.6m
Employees
44
EIN
74-6069951
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Colorado Ballet

Colorado Ballet presents exceptional classical and contemporary dance through world-class performances, professional training, and inclusive education programs that enrich community cultural life.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
343
EIN
84-6038137
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rocky Mountain Prep

Strive Preparatory Schools offers high standards, structure, and accountability to prepare K-12 students for educational success.
Revenue
$102.6m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
902
EIN
20-2562193
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF)

Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation funds legal services, pro-bono work, and legal education projects. It supports crime and legal-related single organization support in Denver, CO.
Revenue
$20.9m
Assets
$32.2m
Employees
0
EIN
74-2250921
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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