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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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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Colorado Public Health Association

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Arvada, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 53%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.53
Program$0.53

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Colorado Public Health Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Colorado Public Health Association draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Colorado 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
53% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

SA
Sara M•••••
TREASURER

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
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 73 officers on file
  • 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 · 2003
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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