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Colorado Business Committee for the Arts

Colorado business committee for the arts (cbca)s mission is to advance colorados creative economy by connecting business and arts. We accomplish this mission through statewide advocacy, research, training, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Colorado Business Committee for the Arts

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts - Advancing Colorado's creative economy by connecting business and the arts.

Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A26Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

Colorado business committee for the arts (cbca)s mission is to advance colorados creative economy by connecting business and arts. We accomplish this mission through statewide advocacy, research, training, volunteerism and arts engagement efforts. Cbca has been forging inspiring arts and business partnerships since 1985.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.6% of total expenses ($108,059 of $694,162).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 742368958. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $661K in annual revenue. 87 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742368958. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts has $661K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $661K in annual revenue. The organization has 87 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Colorado Business Committee for the Arts. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts - Advancing Colorado's creative economy by connecting business and the arts. Colorado Business Committee for the Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $661K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Colorado Business Committee for the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorado Business Committee for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742368958, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Christin C••••••• D••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 87 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 87 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1985
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Colorado Business Committee for the Arts

What is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts?
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Denver, United States. Colorado Business Committee for the Arts - Advancing Colorado's creative economy by connecting business and the arts.
When was Colorado Business Committee for the Arts founded?
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts was founded in 1985.
Who leads Colorado Business Committee for the Arts?
Christin Crampton Day serves as Executive Director.
Where is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts located?
Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
What is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts trustworthy?
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 742368958.
What is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts's website?
http://cbca.org