Denver, CO

LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF COLORADO

EIN 74-2182277

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Legal Aid & Civil Rights Low-income

Mission

The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado raises funds to support Colorado Legal Services, the statewide provider of free civil legal aid, so low-income Coloradans can access legal help for housing, family, consumer, benefits, and other civil-law matters.

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

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About LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF COLORADO

The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization that solicits, receives, and distributes charitable support for Colorado Legal Services (CLS), the statewide civil legal aid program. The Foundation was founded in 1981 and functions as a statewide fundraising partner and steward of donor resources to expand access to civil justice for income-eligible Coloradans. In recent years the Foundation has sustained multi-million-dollar annual fundraising, enabling core support to CLS programs that provide legal representation and advice in every Colorado county. The Foundation also emphasizes financial transparency, governance best practices, and partnerships with the Colorado legal community to increase legal help for renters, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, people with disabilities, and other low-income Coloradans.

Notable achievements

Sustained multi‑million dollar fundraising

Raised more than $2 million in consecutive recent fiscal years to support Colorado Legal Services; contributions accounted for roughly 95% of revenue in FY 2024–2025, enabling steady operational support for statewide civil legal aid.

Leadership transition and capacity building

Completed a leadership transition with Jordan Bates‑Rogers joining as Executive Director in January 2024, strengthening fundraising strategy and statewide partnerships.

Public financial transparency

Maintains audited financial statements and posts Form 990s publicly; the Foundation has a documented record of governance policies and audit oversight that support donor trust.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.8M
Annual revenue: $2.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 74-2182277
Location: Denver, CO
Website: www.legalaidfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Charity Navigator four‑star profile and high accountability scores for finance and transparency.

Listed and profiled on major nonprofit data platforms (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Candid/GuideStar and other sector databases), with recent Form 990 filings available to the public.

Recognized statewide as the primary fundraising partner for Colorado Legal Services and as a shared-staff partner with the Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF).

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