Nonprofit · EIN 47-4437993
BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $0 | $9,200 | -$9,200 | $53,109 | $0 | $53,109 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $0 | $35,000 | -$35,000 | $62,309 | $0 | $62,309 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,309
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,109
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,109
- Cash, savings and investments
- $53,109
- Gross receipts
- $0
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL KLAPPER | CO-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DAN RITCHIE | CO-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MARIO CARRERA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| STANTON DOGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TOM GOUGEON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE HALSTEDT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TIM FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN IKARD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TED HARMS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOELLE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LEE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| AL YATES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID J YOUNGGREN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DON CHILDEARS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL KLAPPER | CO-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DAN RITCHIE | CO-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| MARIO CARRERA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| STANTON DOGE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TOM GOUGEON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE HALSTEDT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TIM FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN IKARD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| TED HARMS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JOELLE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LEE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| AL YATES | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID J YOUNGGREN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DON CHILDEARS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 511 16TH ST STE 210, DENVER, CO 80202-4227
- In care of
- % GAIL KLAPPER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 511 16th Street Suite 210, Denver CO 80202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Gail Klapper, 511 16th Street Suite 210, Denver CO 80202
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GAIL KLAPPER, Co-Chair
- Phone
- (303) 778-7177
- Return prepared by
- Sorren Inc
Mission
TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROVIDE AN AMALGAMATION OF INFORMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF COLORADO.
Program accomplishments
- BUILD A ROBUST INTERACTIVE WEBSITE TO EXPLAIN COLORADO'S COMPLEX CONSTITUTIONAL FISCAL POLICIES AND ENGAGE ONLINE VISITORS IN AN INTERACTIVE EXERCISE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN INPUT ON WHAT COLORADO SHOULD DO TO IMPROVE OUR "COLORADO" WAY OF LIFE.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4437993
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S01)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Gail Klapper | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $0 | $9,200 | $53,109 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $0 | $35,000 | $62,309 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $91,807 | $123,690 | $97,309 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 47-4437993).
Questions about BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO
- What is the EIN of BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO is 47-4437993.
- Is BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Gail Klapper.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BUILDING A BETTER COLORADO have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $9,200 and total assets of $53,109 at year end.
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