Colorado Nonprofit Sector Resources
For more than 40 years, CRC has played an important role in strengthening Colorado’s nonprofit and philanthropic landscape. We work alongside other leading nonprofit organizations to discuss issues, share resources and provide guidance with nonprofit organizations across the State.
Colorado Nonprofit Economic Impact Report
Colorado nonprofits strengthen our communities in many ways, but one crucial way is as drivers of economic growth. CRC was proud to partner with Philanthropy Colorado, Colorado Nonprofit Association, and Denver Office of Nonprofit Engagement to produce a comprehensive report of Colorado’s nonprofit economic impact. Click below to read the full report compiled by Bright Fox Analytics or view the 4-page summary.
Colorado Nonprofit Legal Services
Legal Resource for Colorado Organizations Facing Funding Disruptions: Is your organization navigating a compliance question, investigation, or federal funding disruption? The Local Legal Support Initiative (LLSI), a new State of Colorado program is connecting eligible nonprofits, local governments, special districts, and federally recognized tribes with free legal support to navigate exactly these kinds of challenges. Services include pro bono legal consultation and support, compliance guidance, and connections to technical assistance partners. You can learn more or request support through the Local Legal Support Initiative Intake Form.
Colorado Nonprofit Legan Services Initiative: In early 2026, CLC launched the Colorado Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative, an ambitious program to build a pro bono legal safety net for high-need, mission-driven nonprofit organizations. CLC has a long history of advising nonprofits, having hosted 25 legal clinics for nonprofits, including the Non-Profit Legal Audit Clinic for the last 10 years.
2025 Foundation Giving Report
El Pomar Foundation‘s 2025 Foundation Giving in Colorado report is based on a dataset created in collaboration with the Community Resource Center (CRC). CRC collects grant data annually through data requests to community and private foundations and publicly available IRS Form 990 filings.
Funding is categorized into Arts & Culture, Civic & Community, Education, Health, or Human Services. If a project description is provided, it is used to code the grant category. Otherwise, the category is determined by the mission of the grant recipient organization.
