Denver, CO

COLORADO FISCAL INSTITUTE

EIN 46-1281109

Community & Economic Development Technology, Research & Civic Innovation Low-income Immigrants & refugees Communities of color

Mission

The Colorado Fiscal Institute uses research, advocacy, strategic communications, and partnerships to advance equity-focused fiscal and economic policies that support working families and dismantle structural barriers to shared wealth and power in Colorado.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About COLORADO FISCAL INSTITUTE

The Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) is a state-level research and advocacy organization based in Denver that produces data-driven analysis on Colorado tax, budget, and economic policy. It provides accessible reports, policy briefs, and regular publications to inform policymakers, community leaders, and the public. CFI focuses on topics including taxes, state budget and TABOR rules, housing affordability, workers' rights, immigration, environmental justice, and health-care finance. The organization combines research, communications, and coalition-building to advance people-centered fiscal solutions that prioritize equity and economic opportunity. CFI is an active member of national networks that support state fiscal policy work and publishes recurring products (for example, the Purple Book compendium and quarterly JobsWatch reports) and annual reports documenting its work and impact across Colorado.

Notable achievements

Purple Book (annual compendium)

Publishes the Purple Book, a recurring compendium of Colorado fiscal facts and analysis used as a reference by legislators, advocates, and community leaders; the organization released the 7th edition in 2026.

Sustained policy research and reporting

Produced a steady stream of policy reports and briefs (including JobsWatch quarterly reports and analyses of state tax and budget topics) that have informed legislative and ballot discussions in 2024–2026.

Annual reporting and public-facing research

Publishes an annual report documenting organizational activities and measurable outputs (research, outreach, and education) to donors, partners, and the public.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.8M
Annual revenue: $2.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 46-1281109
Location: Denver, CO
Website: coloradofiscal.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Member of the State Priorities Partnership, a national network of state fiscal policy organizations.

Active participant in the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN), connecting CFI to national research resources and best practices.

Endorsed/commended by partner organizations for high-quality research and practical policy analysis (partner testimonial publicly featured).

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