Colorado Center on Law & Policy

“The chief executive officer reviews the draft form 990 before it is filed and presents to the board of directors for acceptance and final review for any necessary amendments.”

“All members of the cclp board of directors and all members of the staff receive the conflict of interest policy and are required to sign a statement that they have reviewed the policy upon becoming affiliated with the organization. Board members disclose their employment and community affiliations and are required to update the disclosure annually. The executive director monitors all transactions and matters upon which the board of directors will be voting and alerts any director of a potential conflict in the event one may arise.”

“The planning and governance committee develops the compensation package for the chief executive officer. The committee reviews several sources of data to determine the compensation which includes guidestar and surveys. The executive committee approves the compensation. Every december the board reviews and approves the next year's compensation for all staff. The budget is put together by management and reviewed and recommended by the board treasurer. The last review of key employees' compensation occurred in december 2024.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection at www.guidestar.org and upon request.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to members of the public upon request.”

“We focus on securing access to food, health, housing and income to build a more equitable state. Through research and policy analysis, legislative and legal advocacy and coalition building, we advocate to remove barriers that prevent coloradans from meeting their basic needs and becoming self-sufficient. Research & policy analysis we inform the policy dialogue by understanding coloradans' challenges and identifying solutions. Legislative advocacy we build support for policies that make a difference for low-income families. Legal advocacy we pursue legal action when the system fails those who lack resources. Coalition building we nourish and cultivate strong and effective partnerships throughout colorado.”

“The organization has not changed its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

“Our core values equity the barriers to success are higher for certain groups due to historical oppression, ongoing discrimination and an economy that advantages those who have more over those who have less. We advance laws and policies that address those wrongs so everyone can have what they need to succeed. Integrity the design and implementation of solutions to social problems requires careful planning and community trust. We are deliberate and ethical in our work to ensure the results are reliable, unbiased, grounded in fact and driven by our mission to end poverty. Strategic advocacy creating lasting social change requires successful implementation of effective policy. We use collaboration and research to inform our agenda and legislative and legal expertise, relationships with decision-makers and informed political strategies to advance and implement that agenda. Collaboration we are one part of a broader effort to eliminate poverty and ensure everyone has what they need to succeed. We stand with that anti-poverty movement and honor the combined strength that comes from trusted relationships, shared knowledge and teamwork. Community engagement people burdened by poverty and discrimination know what needs to change. We seek to understand their ideas, honor their priorities, grow their leadership and increase their access to drive system change.”