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Aurora, CO

Rocky Mountain Research and Prevention Institute (RMRPI)

EIN 68-0517749
Community & Economic Development Nonprofit Capacity Building Children & youth
Mission

RMRPI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to maximizing the effectiveness of groups and programs that improve health and safety across the Rocky Mountain region.

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

About Rocky Mountain Research and Prevention Institute (RMRPI)

RMRPI operates as a small regional public‑health and safety nonprofit that provides grantmaking (through its Colorado Kids 1st license plate program), fiscal sponsorship and capacity‑building services to Colorado organizations focused on child safety, mental health and community wellbeing.

The organization serves as an incubator and service provider for start‑up nonprofits and collaboratives (fiscal sponsorship, strategic planning, marketing, accounting and board development) and maintains the Colorado Kids 1st Fund that awards grants to community groups serving Colorado children.

In recent years RMRPI continued active operations and reporting: its fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 reported roughly $99.8K in revenue and $102.8K in expenses (Form 990‑EZ filed April 29, 2024), and the organization published a site notice in October 2023 regarding the passing of an affiliated individual.

Notable achievements

Created Colorado Kids 1st license plate

Established and operates the specialty license plate program that generates donations for a designated fund used to grant directly to child‑focused health and safety projects across Colorado.

Fiscal sponsorship & incubation of new initiatives

Acted as fiscal sponsor and incubator for multiple community programs (examples include the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado and Aurora Youth 4 Success), providing administrative, strategic and fundraising support until those efforts matured.

Sustained grant support to Colorado organizations

Distributed Colorado Kids 1st grants to a range of local nonprofits and programs (including youth mental‑health and child health projects) that have expanded access to counseling, preventive health services and youth enrichment.

At a glance

Total assets
$143K
Annual revenue
$146K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
68-0517749
Location
Aurora, CO
Website
www.rmrpi.org
On Mahalo since
November 2025

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

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