Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc
Colorado foundation for agriculture is a non-profit education corporation with the vision to advance agricultural literacy in the next generation of consumers, citizens and professionals. The mission is …
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Produce and distribute the colorado reader series to schools across the state of colorado. An 8-page student activity newspaper geared towards upper elementary students, and also used by middle and high school teachers. Each issue covers a different agriculture or natural resource topic and is provided free of charge. A total of 60,000 copies of each issue were printed and directly mailed to 1,800 classrooms in both urban and rural communities across colorado, representing 785 schools, organizations, and csu extension offices. Two issues were published during the 2020-2021 school year: 1) corn: it's feed. It's fuel. It's food. It's everything!; and 2) the story of colorado beef. All issues of the colorado reader are also published in a digital flip-book …
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Mission
Colorado foundation for agriculture is a non-profit education corporation with the vision to advance agricultural literacy in the next generation of consumers, citizens and professionals. The mission is connecting colorado educators and students to their food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Westminster, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 841177351. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $229K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841177351. 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 Foundation for Agriculture Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc is located in Westminster, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc has $229K in annual revenue. It allocates 29% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $229K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc 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 29% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Produce and distribute the colorado reader series to schools across the state of colorado. An 8-page student activity newspaper geared towards upper elementary students, and also used by middle and high school teachers. Each issue covers a different agriculture or natural resource topic and is provided free of charge. A total of 60,000 copies of each issue were printed and directly mailed to 1,800 classrooms in both urban and rural communities across colorado, representing 785 schools, organizations, and csu extension offices. Two issues were published during the 2020-2021 school year: 1) corn: it's feed. It's fuel. It's food. It's everything!; and 2) the story of colorado beef. All issues of... Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 29% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $229K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841177351, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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COLORADO FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1991
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc
- What is Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc?
- Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Westminster, United States. Produce and distribute the colorado reader series to schools across the state of colorado. An 8-page student activity newspaper geared towards upper elementary students, and also used by middle and high school teachers. Each issue covers a different agriculture or natural resource topic and is provided free of charge. A total of 60,000 copies of each issue were printed and directly mailed to 1,800 classrooms in both urban and rural communities across colorado, representing 785 schools, organizations, and csu extension offices. Two issues were published during the 2020-2021 school year: 1) corn: it's feed. It's fuel. It's food. It's everything!; and 2) the story of colorado beef. All issues of the colorado reader are also published in a digital flip-book format, available in the cfa digital library. Conduct two educational workshops for colorado educators called the food, fiber, and more summer agriculture institutes. The summer agriculture institutes are five-day professional development courses designed for teachers. Attendees learn about colorado agriculture, tour farms, ranches, and food production facilities, and learn innovative, standards-based ways to incorporate food, fiber, fuel, and natural resource topics into academic curriculum. Two courses are offered each year in different locations across colorado. The courses for 2021 were: saI 101: grand junction a beginners level course that explored agriculture on colorado's western slope; and saI 201: brighton/front range a next-level course, designed for educators who had previously attended a summer agriculture institute, teach agricultural and environmental topics, use agriculture in the classroom resources/programs, or understand basic agricultural concepts. A total of 30 teachers received training through these two professional development events. Colorado literacy project: in the spring, farmers and ranchers visit classrooms - either in-person or virtually - and read a book about agriculture. They answer
- When was Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc founded?
- Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc?
- Ashley Wilcox serves as President.
- Where is Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc located?
- Headquartered in Westminster, CO, United States.
- What is Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 29% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc trustworthy?
- Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Foundation for Agriculture Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841177351.
- What is Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Inc's website?
- http://www.growingyourfuture.com