Civic Intelligence

Colorado News Collaborative Colab

EIN 46-2634633 • 501(c)3 • Denver, CO

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

At the colorado news collaborative, our vision is an informed and engaged civil society. Our mission is to be a local media resource hub and ideas lab that serves all coloradans by strengthening high-quality local journalism, supporting civic engagement, and ensuring public accountability. We're a nonprofit that helps news outlets all across colorado produce more fact-based news that makes a difference, and we help communities build more trust with those news outlets. That makes for better news - that is, higher quality news that serves all coloradans.

PO Box 40866Denver, CO 80204

colabnews.co

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

72nd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$129,008

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

106%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

3.5%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Up

$176,469

Up $90,768 (+106%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$842

Up $38 (+4.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$175,627

Up $90,730 (+107%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$560,424

Up $18,984 (+3.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$456,337

Down $304,100 (-40%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$104,087

Up $323,084 (+148%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2014: $70,767Liabilities 2014: $58,280Net Assets 2014: $12,4872014Assets 2015: $56,900Liabilities 2015: $48,280Net Assets 2015: $8,6202015Assets 2016: $156,927Liabilities 2016: $40,080Net Assets 2016: $116,8472016Assets 2017: $59,197Liabilities 2017: $33,080Net Assets 2017: $26,1172017Assets 2018: $156,391Liabilities 2018: $2,050Net Assets 2018: $154,3412018Assets 2019: $165,621Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $165,6212019Assets 2020: $410,409Liabilities 2020: $52,000Net Assets 2020: $358,4092020Assets 2021: $582,871Liabilities 2021: $24,843Net Assets 2021: $558,0282021Assets 2022: $306,651Liabilities 2022: $2,757Net Assets 2022: $303,8942022Assets 2023: $85,701Liabilities 2023: $804Net Assets 2023: $84,8972023Assets 2024: $176,469Liabilities 2024: $842Net Assets 2024: $175,6272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$176,469
Liabilities$842
Net Assets$175,627
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $436,689Expenses 2014: $393,651Net Income 2014: $43,0382014Revenue 2015: $365,279Expenses 2015: $369,146Net Income 2015: -$3,8672015Revenue 2016: $551,245Expenses 2016: $443,018Net Income 2016: $108,2272016Revenue 2017: $372,766Expenses 2017: $463,496Net Income 2017: -$90,7302017Revenue 2018: $746,705Expenses 2018: $618,481Net Income 2018: $128,2242018Revenue 2019: $534,253Expenses 2019: $522,973Net Income 2019: $11,2802019Revenue 2020: $624,896Expenses 2020: $432,108Net Income 2020: $192,7882020Revenue 2021: $876,202Expenses 2021: $728,583Net Income 2021: $147,6192021Revenue 2022: $646,211Expenses 2022: $899,321Net Income 2022: -$253,1102022Revenue 2023: $541,440Expenses 2023: $760,437Net Income 2023: -$218,9972023Revenue 2024: $560,424Expenses 2024: $456,337Net Income 2024: $104,0872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$560,424
Expenses$456,337
Net Income$104,087
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$176,469
Liabilities
$842
Net assets
$175,627
Revenue
$560,424
Expenses
$456,337
Net income
$104,087
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.01$1.76$5.60$4.56$1.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.01$0.85$5.41$7.60$2.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.07$0.03$3.04$6.46$8.99$2.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.83$0.25$5.58$8.76$7.29$1.48
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.10$0.52$3.58$6.25$4.32$1.93
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.00$1.66$5.34$5.23$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.02$1.54$7.47$6.18$1.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.33$0.26$3.73$4.63$0.91
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.40$1.17$5.51$4.43$1.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.48$0.09$3.65$3.69$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.58$0.12$4.37$3.94$0.43
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$560,424
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To be a local media resource hub and ideas lab that serves all coloradans by strengthening high-quality local jounalism, supporting civic engagement, and ensuring public accountability.

To be a local media resource hub and ideas lab that serves all coloradans by strengthening high-quality local journalism, supporting civic engagement, and ensuring public accountability.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,314$169,300▲ $105,986
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,887$6,558▼ $3,329
Pledges and Grants Receivable$12,500$611▼ $11,889
Total Assets$85,701$176,469▲ $90,768
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$804$842▲ $38
Total Liabilities$804$842▲ $38
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$84,897$175,627▲ $90,730
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$84,897$175,627▲ $90,730
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$85,701$176,469▲ $90,768
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Laura FrankExecutive DiFT$116,137$12,871$129,008
Tina GriegoManaging EdiFT$112,046-$112,046

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Judy MullerChair
Jean TownsendDirector
Myung Oak KimDirector
Polly BacaDirector
Tim Regan-porterSecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$517,074
Program Service Revenue
$43,350
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$517,074
Change in Net Assets
$104,087
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$350,268
Other Expenses$106,069
Total Fundraising Expense$32,111
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$159,177$20,251$13,500$192,928
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$96,047$12,228$8,154$116,429
Fees for Services Other$47,104$435$600$48,139
Payroll Taxes$21,021$3,066$2,189$26,276
Other Employee Benefits$11,707$1,707$1,221$14,635
Insurance$11,899$1,400$91$13,390
Information Technology$8,777$902$1,928$11,607
Office Expenses$5,974$154$3,592$9,720
Occupancy$3,234$797$796$4,827
Fees for Services Legal$2,000--$2,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,350-$1,350
Other Expenses$914$195$40$1,149
Total Functional Expenses$381,741$42,485$32,111$456,337
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to filing. Once any questions are resolved, the form is then filed electronically with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members are asked to sign the conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing and financial documents are provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Colorado News Collaborative
EIN
46-2634633
Phone
3036569973
Address
PO BOX 40866, DENVER, CO 80204

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Frank
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3036569973
Signed
2025-08-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Frank
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Taylor Roth and Company
Address
1580 LINCOLN ST STE 520, DENVER, CO 80203-1517
Preparer
Ken Roth
Phone
3038308109
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other consultants 46,220 0 600 it consultants 884 435 0 total 47,104 435 600”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“As part of the financial compilation, some old balance sheet amounts were corrected, resulting in a net decrease of 13,357 to beginning net assets.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part IV, Line 2B

“The organization is acting as the fiscal sponsor for 11 small news organizations around the state of colorado.”

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