Nonprofit · EIN 90-1117779
THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW
Also known as THE COLSON CENTER
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80920
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,769,914 | $7,406,577 | $363,337 | $3,598,928 | $638,622 | $2,960,306 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,267,200 | $8,040,638 | -$773,438 | $3,582,543 | $998,227 | $2,584,316 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,792,048 | $6,963,382 | -$171,334 | $4,240,189 | $925,648 | $3,314,541 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,653,603
- Program service revenue
- $1,962,212
- Investment income
- $124,764
- Royalties
- $11,795
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,794
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,540
- Other revenue
- $29,335
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,248
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $723,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,295,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,791,162
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $41,130
- Accounting fees
- $18,740
- Occupancy
- $96,382
- Travel
- $179,260
- Depreciation
- $24,870
- Program services (functional)
- $5,818,893
- Management and general (functional)
- $571,197
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,016,487
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,582,543
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,598,928
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $638,622
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,960,306
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $81,285
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,733,624
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,881,244
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $79,062
- Gross receipts
- $9,895,730
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 850
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stonestreet | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $188,370 | $94,459 |
| Peter Marra | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $180,620 | $34,227 |
| Scott Miller | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $163,549 | $25,510 |
| Stephen Craven | VP, Equip & Mobilization Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,896 | $27,021 |
| Robert Ditmer | Manager of Product Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,316 | $14,133 |
| Po-Fu Tu | Creative Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,101 | $6,044 |
| JOHN ZEISER | chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Cagnina | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Crane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Dockery | Director (TO 05/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Napier | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Colson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelvin Cochran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Sweeting | Director (From 01/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Verleye | director (from 1/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Pillmore | director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stonestreet | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $176,476 | $93,212 |
| Peter Marra | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $165,476 | $31,882 |
| Stephen Craven | VP, Equip & Mobilization Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,127 | $31,587 |
| Brian Brown | Director of Events Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,990 | $30,366 |
| Delores Damewood | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,581 | $7,664 |
| Po-Fu Tu | Creative Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,744 | $8,599 |
| Scott Miller | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $54,446 | $8,531 |
| Stephen Verleye | COO & Secretary (to 12/2023) Officer | 40 | $37,487 | $20,361 |
| Eric Pillmore | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Cagnina | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Crane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Dockery | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Napier | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Colson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelvin Cochran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Zeiser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stonestreet | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $161,226 | $91,554 |
| Peter Marra | Chief Strategy Officer Officer | 40 | $153,417 | $29,986 |
| Stephen Craven | VP, Equip & Mobilization Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,417 | $30,478 |
| Brian Brown | VP Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,792 | $29,484 |
| William Brown | Dean of Colson Fellows Prog. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,038 | $21,694 |
| Po-Fu Tu | Creative Programs Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,920 | $6,566 |
| Delores Damewood | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,933 | $5,718 |
| Stephen Verleye | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $34,360 | $18,940 |
| Eric Pillmore | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Cagnina | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Crane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Dockery | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Napier | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Patterson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Colson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Simcox | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelvin Cochran | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Zeiser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8675 EXPLORER DR, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80920-1049
- In care of
- % SCOTT MILLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Scott Miller, 8675 Explorer Dr110, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- Signed the 990
- Scott Miller, VP Finance & Admin
- Phone
- (877) 322-5527
- Website
- www.colsoncenter.org
- Return prepared by
- Sorren Inc
Mission
THE COLSON CENTER EQUIPS CHRISTIANS TO LIVE IN THIS CULTURAL MOMENT WITH CLARITY, CONFIDENCE, AND COURAGE.
Program accomplishments
- The Colson Center daily informs Christians about the world around them. We help Christians make sense of cultural issues, deepening their worldview and equipping them to live out their faith through podcasts, videos, and other digital media that reach millions annually.Expenses $3,768,333 · grants $20,248 · revenue $1,033,166
- The Colson Fellows program mobilizes and equips Christians for their calling through a nine-month intensive cohort-based training course. This program operates in over 70 regional and 13 international cohorts, as well as 88 churches which mobilizes over 1,700 believers annually.Expenses $1,333,844 · revenue $951,160
- The Identity Project (IDP) is a free video platform that helps Christians discover, live, and lead others to their God-given identity. It offers over 200 biblically grounded videos from trusted Christian voices on topics like identity, parenting, and sexuality.Expenses $716,716 · revenue $7,220
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
- 90-1117779
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,598,928
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,895,730
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,769,914 | $7,406,577 | $3,598,928 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,267,200 | $8,040,638 | $3,582,543 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,792,048 | $6,963,382 | $4,240,189 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 90-1117779).
Questions about THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW
- What is the EIN of THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW is 90-1117779.
- Is THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW 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 THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW 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 THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW 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 THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Scott Miller.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,370 (John Stonestreet, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,769,914, expenses of $7,406,577 and total assets of $3,598,928 at year end.
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