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The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students

The organization's purpose is to support and speak on behalf of the children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations …

The Colorado Congress Of Parents

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is a education organization based in WHEAT RIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $155K. EIN: 840405247.

Founded
Headquarters
Wheat Ridge, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B940
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

Mission

The organization's purpose is to support and speak on behalf of the children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B940
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1915, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is a registered education nonprofit based in Wheat Ridge, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1915 and has been operating for 111 years. Its EIN is 840405247. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $166K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840405247. 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.

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is located in Wheat Ridge, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1915 and has been active for 111 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students has $166K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is classified as an Education 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 $166K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students. 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, The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students 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 80% 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.

The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is a education organization based in WHEAT RIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $155K. EIN: 840405247. The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1915.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $166K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840405247, 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
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MI
Michelle W••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 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 · 1915
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 The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students

What is The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students?
The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Wheat Ridge, United States. The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students is a education organization based in WHEAT RIDGE, United States. Annual revenue: $155K. EIN: 840405247.
When was The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students founded?
The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students was founded in 1915.
Who leads The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students?
Michelle Winzent serves as Treasurer.
Where is The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students located?
Headquartered in Wheat Ridge, CO, United States.
What is The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students trustworthy?
The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840405247.
What is The Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students's website?
http://www.copta.org