Nonprofit · EIN 80-0037534
KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $45,353,399 | $47,740,679 | -$2,387,280 | $20,279,255 | $14,878,636 | $5,400,619 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $45,670,942 | $45,446,016 | $224,926 | $22,489,272 | $18,054,559 | $4,434,713 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $48,624,092 | $41,545,197 | $7,078,895 | $21,380,406 | $14,388,780 | $6,991,626 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,910,236
- of which government grants
- $5,519,733
- Program service revenue
- $37,453,792
- Investment income
- $989,371
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,194
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,035,011
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,572,299
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,759,978
- Professional fundraising fees
- $77,000
- Legal fees
- $63,782
- Accounting fees
- $62,446
- Occupancy
- $2,563,074
- Travel
- $104,967
- Depreciation
- $203,857
- Program services (functional)
- $36,990,917
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,539,103
- Fundraising (functional)
- $210,659
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,489,272
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,279,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,878,636
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,400,619
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,624
- Gross receipts
- $45,353,399
- Employees
- 459
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMI AMOS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $298,699 | $65,864 |
| Erica Garcia | Chief People Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $184,416 | $67,351 |
| LEAH PETERS | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $198,044 | $38,035 |
| ERIK JOHNSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER Officer | 50 | $189,262 | $45,988 |
| Taamiti Bankole | Chief External Affairs Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $162,261 | $70,894 |
| JUSTIN VIGIL | CHIEF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 50 | $184,465 | $43,178 |
| Chase Sander | Chief Schools & Program Officer Highest-paid employee | 50 | $155,435 | $36,675 |
| Stephani Olson | Principal Highest-paid employee | 50 | $145,073 | $34,798 |
| Elizabeth Dillon | Principal Highest-paid employee | 50 | $131,018 | $31,987 |
| BETH TOTH | DIRECTOR - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BROWNE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL PRECIOUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE HAWKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARTRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULISSA SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATY ANTHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KHADIJA HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUIS COLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT DONOVAN | DIRECTOR (END 12/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA ZOFNASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN TALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRENCE CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMI AMOS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $258,821 | $55,057 |
| JUSTIN VIGIL | CHIEF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 50 | $178,508 | $40,062 |
| LEAH PETERS | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $172,441 | $32,511 |
| ERICA GARCIA | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $159,352 | $41,948 |
| ERIK JOHNSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $167,820 | $30,226 |
| TAAMITI BANKOLE | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $155,636 | $41,856 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $138,970 | $32,884 |
| DAVE VAALE | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $121,033 | $30,149 |
| ELIZABETH DILLON | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $120,338 | $29,491 |
| BETH TOTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BROWNE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TALLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE HAWKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARTRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULISSA SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KHADIJA HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS COLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DONOVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMI AMOS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $207,160 | $42,421 |
| Leah Peters | Chief Academic Officer Key employee | 50 | $173,102 | $26,671 |
| Justin Vigil - Chief | Strategy & Operations Officer Officer | 50 | $148,527 | $31,303 |
| STEPHANI OLSON | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $148,029 | $30,594 |
| EMILY YATES | DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEV. Highest-paid employee | 50 | $121,662 | $28,033 |
| Elizabeth Dillon | SCHOOL Principal Highest-paid employee | 50 | $121,823 | $25,870 |
| Jessica Cleveland | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $119,625 | $25,750 |
| Darby West | School Principal Highest-paid employee | 50 | $116,160 | $25,119 |
| ERIK JOHNSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $40,415 | $7,375 |
| JACKIE HAWKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BROWNE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DONOVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TALLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH TOTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARTRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KHADIJA HAYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ROCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULISSA SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS COLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1390 LAWRENCE ST, DENVER, CO 80204-2080
- In care of
- % ERIK JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tomi Amos, 1390 Lawrence St Suite 200, Denver, CO 80204
- Signed the 990
- Tomi Amos, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (303) 934-3245
- Website
- https://kippcolorado.org/
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
KIPP COLORADO'S MISSION IS TO EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC SKILLS AND CHARACTER STRENGTHS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS.
Program accomplishments
- TWO TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS (KIPP DENVER COLLEGIATE - BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 475 STUDENTS AND KIPP NORTHEAST DENVER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 554 STUDENTS), TWO TRADITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS (KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ACADEMY - BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS, AND KIPP NORTHEAST DENVER MIDDLE SCHOOL - BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 464 STUDENTS), AND TWO TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (KIPP NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY - BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 493 STUDENTS AND KIPP SUNSHINE PEAK ELEMENTARY BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 146 STUDENTS) OFFERING SCHOOL SUBJECTS IN ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, AND HISTORY.Expenses $36,990,917 · grants $35,194 · revenue $37,453,792
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0037534
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,279,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,353,399
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $45,353,399 | $47,740,679 | $20,279,255 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $45,670,942 | $45,446,016 | $22,489,272 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $48,624,092 | $41,545,197 | $21,380,406 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $38,026,869 | $40,149,504 | $14,636,055 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 80-0037534).
Questions about KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS is 80-0037534.
- Is KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS 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 KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tomi Amos.
- Who are the officers and directors of KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $298,699 (TOMI AMOS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,353,399, expenses of $47,740,679 and total assets of $20,279,255 at year end.
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