Colorado Public Health Association
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, DEVELOP, AND GALVANIZE THE COLORADO PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNITY. WE ARE THE LARGEST AND OLDEST PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN THE STATE. CPHAS ACTIVITIES ARE …
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Since 1983, Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) has aimed to make a lasting impact in the public health community and beyond. Our initiatives and activities are designed to catalyze true transformation. But above all, passion for our community is at the heart of everything that we do.
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Mission
Our mission is to educate, develop, and galvanize the colorado public health community. We are the largest and oldest public health association in the state. Cphas activities are carried out by its board and members on a volunteer basis throughout the state of colorado
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Colorado Public Health Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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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 Public Health Association is a registered health nonprofit based in Arvada, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 846037789. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $416K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Colorado Public Health Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 846037789. 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 Public Health Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Colorado Public Health Association is located in Arvada, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is PO Box 745475, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Colorado Public Health Association has $416K in annual revenue. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Colorado Public Health Association is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $416K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Colorado Public Health Association. 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 Public Health Association 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 53% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Since 1983, Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) has aimed to make a lasting impact in the public health community and beyond. Our initiatives and activities are designed to catalyze true transformation. But above all, passion for our community is at the heart of everything that we do. Colorado Public Health Association is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 53% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $416K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Colorado Public Health Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorado Public Health Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 846037789, 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 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COLORADO PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 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 (25)
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25 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 73 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 · 2003
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Colorado Public Health Association
- What is Colorado Public Health Association?
- Colorado Public Health Association is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arvada, United States. Since 1983, Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) has aimed to make a lasting impact in the public health community and beyond. Our initiatives and activities are designed to catalyze true transformation. But above all, passion for our community is at the heart of everything that we do.
- When was Colorado Public Health Association founded?
- Colorado Public Health Association was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Colorado Public Health Association?
- Sara Miller serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Colorado Public Health Association located?
- Headquartered in Arvada, CO, United States.
- What is Colorado Public Health Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 53% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Colorado Public Health Association trustworthy?
- Colorado Public Health Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Public Health Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 846037789.
- What is Colorado Public Health Association's website?
- https://coloradopublichealth.org