Nonprofit · EIN 75-3221270
COLORADO SUCCEEDS
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,805,933 | $4,434,428 | $371,505 | $5,836,237 | $39,759 | $5,796,478 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,600,809 | $3,948,518 | $652,291 | $5,550,157 | $527,658 | $5,022,499 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,240,639 | $2,528,051 | $712,588 | $4,480,627 | $130,433 | $4,350,194 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,064,205
- Program service revenue
- $571,918
- Investment income
- $169,810
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $850,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $843,994
- Other salaries and wages
- $470,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,856,379
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $73,206
- Depreciation
- $579
- Program services (functional)
- $4,272,342
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,166
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,920
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,550,157
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,836,237
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $39,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,796,478
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,443
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,679,116
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,117,362
- Gross receipts
- $4,805,933
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Laband | President Highest-paid employee | 50 | $312,356 |
| Shannon Nicholas | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,328 |
| Ashley Anderson | VP Corporate Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,177 |
| Madison Knapp | Director of Impact Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,225 |
| Rachel Van Brocklin | Director of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,908 |
| Linda Peotter | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cory Foreman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Kuntner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brent Abraham | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brooke Borgen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Eric Adams | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Phillip Stephanus | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Demesha Hill | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Brinegar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Heyliger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kruger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joel Pennick | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Wes Parham | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ray | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Laband | President Highest-paid employee | 50 | $315,577 |
| Shannon Nicholas | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,462 |
| Katie Zaback | VP of Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,203 |
| Ashley Anderson | VP Corporate Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,058 |
| Rachel Van Brocklin | Director of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,645 |
| Linda Peotter | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cory Foreman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Kuntner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brent Abraham | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brooke Borgen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Espinosa | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Phillip Stephanus | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Demesha Hill | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Brinegar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kyle Harris | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Heyliger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Katie Kruger | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lalitha Christian | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Wes Parham | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Laband | President Officer | 50 | $279,511 |
| Shannon Nicholas | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,900 |
| Katie Zaback | VP of Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,800 |
| Ashley Anderson | VP Corporate Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,242 |
| Rachel Van Brocklin | Director of Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,800 |
| Linda Peotter | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Eddy | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cory Foreman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Kuntner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brent Abraham | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brooke Borgen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Espinosa | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Phillip Stephanus | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Demesha Hill | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Brinegar | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kyle Harris | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Heyliger | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Katie Kruger | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 730 17TH ST STE 950, DENVER, CO 80202-3599
- In care of
- % ASHLEY E ANDERSEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Scott Laband, 730 17th St Suite 950, Denver, CO 80202
- Signed the 990
- Scott Laband, President
- Phone
- (303) 893-0707
- Website
- www.coloradosucceeds.org
- Return prepared by
- Money Forward WhippleWood LLC
Mission
Colorado Succeeds is a nonpartisan, business-led organization working to improve education and workforce outcomes. Through policy and advocacy, the organization advances changes intended to improve learner outcomes and strengthen connections between education and employment. Through its employer-led talent strategy work, Colorado Succeeds works with employers and industries to identify shared workforce needs, translate employer demand into talent strategies, and partner with education and training providers to develop or improve solutions responsive to those needs. The organization also supports aligned initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality education, credentials and pathways to economic opportunity.
Program accomplishments
- Colorado Succeeds is a nonpartisan, business-led organization working to improve education and workforce outcomes. Through policy and advocacy, the organization advances changes intended to improve learner outcomes and strengthen connections between education and employment. Through its employer-led talent strategy work, Colorado Succeeds works with employers and industries to identify shared workforce needs, translate employer demand into talent strategies, and partner with education and training providers to develop or improve solutions responsive to those needs. The organization also supports aligned initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality education, credentials, and pathways to economic opportunity.Expenses $4,272,342 · grants $850,000 · revenue $571,918
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-3221270
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,836,237
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,805,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,805,933 | $4,434,428 | $5,836,237 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,600,809 | $3,948,518 | $5,550,157 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,240,639 | $2,528,051 | $4,480,627 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,867,831 | $2,425,706 | $3,745,695 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 75-3221270).
Questions about COLORADO SUCCEEDS
- What is the EIN of COLORADO SUCCEEDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO SUCCEEDS is 75-3221270.
- Is COLORADO SUCCEEDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to COLORADO SUCCEEDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO SUCCEEDS 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 SUCCEEDS 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 COLORADO SUCCEEDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO SUCCEEDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Scott Laband.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO SUCCEEDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $312,356 (Scott Laband, President).
- How much revenue does COLORADO SUCCEEDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,805,933, expenses of $4,434,428 and total assets of $5,836,237 at year end.
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