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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1393882

COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202

Financials

$714K$648K2023$666K$720K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$665,949$720,185-$54,236$1,341,813$135,055$1,206,758
December 31, 2023990$713,928$647,758$66,170$1,268,177$7,183$1,260,994
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$665,949
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$353,392
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$394,732
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,324
Occupancy
$10,767
Program services (functional)
$169,995
Management and general (functional)
$244,088
Fundraising (functional)
$306,102

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,268,177
Total assets, end of year
$1,341,813
Total liabilities, end of year
$135,055
Net assets, end of year
$1,206,758
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,206,758
Gross receipts
$665,949
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
CO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Ryan RossPresident & CEO
Officer, Key employee
50$242,000
David AllenChairman
Trustee or director
5$0
Danielle FelderVice President
Trustee or director
5$0
Jeffrey KassSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Ken ParksDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Wellington WebbDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Michelle TrailDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Ryan RossPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$67,000
David AllenChairman
Trustee or director
5$0
Danielle FelderVice President
Trustee or director
5$0
Jeffrey KassSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Ken ParksDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Wellington WebbDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Michelle TrailDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Kelly LittrellBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1550 LARIMER STREET 518, DENVER, CO 80202-1602
In care of
% ED WINGFIELD
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
1001 16th St ste B180 118, Denver CO 80265
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dr Ryan Ross, 25047 E Canal Street, Aurora, CO 80018
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Ed Wingfield, 1001 16th ste B180 118, Denver CO 80265
Signed the 990
E Dean Brown Jr, Accountant
Phone
(303) 558-1050

Mission

The mission of the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado is to invest in the development of minority leaders, empower them to serve in the interest of community, and leverage all resources to address the racial, economic, education, social, and health inequities experienced by member of the Black and African American community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit is one of Colorado's most recognized and accomplished leadership organizations within the Denver metro area. Our programming provides participants with leadership training and education as it relates to becoming a more effective business, political and/or community leader. Our primary goal is leadership training, civic engagement, advancement services, cultural and identity exploration to the next generation of African American Leaders. Our secondary objective is to create and inspire meaningful service in the public's interest. Through our ten-month program flagship program ULF Connect Leadership Fellowship, we expose our participants to various leaders, opportunities to engage civically and in the community, to small businesses and the principles of entrepreneurship, advancement in the workplace, and insight into politics. Our training not only equips individuals with the tool necessary to become more effective leaders but also inspire them to lead. To date we've had over 450 alumni with 28 graduates in 2024.
    Expenses $96,969
  • The Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado partners with community organizations and businesses to bring holiday cheer to families who may be experiencing financial hardships due to the pandemic or other personal matters. We provided toys and monetary donations to over 100 families in 2024.
    Expenses $68,978
  • During these tumultuous times we have expanded our service priorities to have an intentional focus on mental fitness, homelessness, basic community needs, access to information, financial literacy, and support for families and small business owners from the community severely impacted by the pandemics. The Bridging the Gap Program centers on the following services: - Social, Emotional, and Mental Health support - Providing resources for those experiencing varying levels of homelessness - Professional development, health & wellness, emotional wellness and social engagement. - Career and Tech education program scholarship support - Small stipends/grants to help with household expenses and groceries. - Limited Operational grants for small businesses and entrepreneurs to support operating expenses.
    Expenses $4,048

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1393882
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,341,813
Income (IRS master file)
$665,949

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$665,949$720,185$1,341,813XML
990December 2023$713,928$647,758$1,268,177XML
990December 2022$713,269$531,290$1,218,615IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Ed Wingfield
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1393882).

Questions about COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION is 26-1393882.
Is COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Ryan Ross.
Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $242,000 (Dr Ryan Ross, President & CEO).
How much revenue does COLORADO URBAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $665,949, expenses of $720,185 and total assets of $1,341,813 at year end.

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