Thank you for your interest in the Colorado Combined Campaign (CCC), the workplace giving campaign of State of Colorado government employees! We hope to have the chance to work with you in our 2024-2025 fundraising campaign. Here is information regarding the process for applying to the 2024-2025 campaign.
Apply to the CCC: January 9 - February 10, 2024
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WHO IS REQUIRED TO APPLY?
Please note that all prospective nonprofits are required to submit a new application each year, regardless of prior-campaign status. Also, Federations/Umbrella Organizations apply on behalf of themselves as well as their member nonprofits.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The types of 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are eligible for CCC funding are:
- Federation/Umbrella Organizations, such as local United Ways across Colorado that serve as agents for other nonprofits;
- A Federation/Umbrella Organization is an entity that meets several criteria. It is registered as a nonprofit organization in Colorado by obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the Secretary of State’s office, is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code 501(a) as described in Section 501(c), serves as the agent for a group of at least seven (7) charitable organizations and otherwise meets the criteria established in CCC Bylaws. The Advisory Committee, at its discretion, may grant a waiver of this seven-organization requirement should circumstances indicate that the waiver serves the purpose of the CCC.
- Colleges, Universities, and State Service Organizations (CU/SSO), such as nonprofits who are not members of a federation/umbrella and whose work is closely aligned with some unit of state government;
- A CU/SSO is an entity that meets several criteria: It has registered as a nonprofit organization in Colorado by obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the Secretary of State; is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code 501(a) as described in Section 501(c)(3); is directly associated with a department of the State of Colorado government or can clearly document service to the State of Colorado or Colorado communities; and, otherwise meets the criteria established in CCC Bylaws.
- Non-Federation Nonprofits are nonprofits which are neither members of a federation/umbrella organization nor closely aligned with some unit of state government, but can clearly document its service to the State of Colorado or its community.
What is the timeline?
- January 9, 2023: Application period opens
- Midnight February 10, 2023: DEADLINE TO APPY
- February 2023: Applications will be initially processed by CCC staff
- March 2023: CCC Advisory Committee Members will review and approve applications. CCC staff will email regarding any necessary follow up.
- April 2023: CCC Advisory Committee Members will complete one last review and approval of applications that required follow up. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than the end of April.
- Q2 2023: Request for for materials to market your organization(s), such as logos, photos, and videos
- September 2023 to January 2024: State employees submit their pledges and donations
- Q1 2024: Applicants will learn of the funds raised on their behalf
- Q2 2024: Monthly distributions will begin and run for up to 12 months
HOW TO APPLY?
Since the 2020-2021 campaign year, the CCC has used the online Regpack system to capture applications. This system will be used again for 2023-2024 applications. Regpack makes it easier and more efficient for all involved (applicants, CCC staff, and the CCC Advisory Committee) in each step of the process, from submission to processing, review, and acceptance.
2024-2025 Application coming soon.
2024-2025 Application coming soon.
What are the aPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS?
- Organization Contact Information
- Narrative Responses
- Programs and activities
- Reporting and transparency
- Financial Documents & Information
- IRS Form 990 (dated within 18 months of January 1, 2023)
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance
- Recent audit or financial review (required for federation/umbrella applicants only)
- Administration Fundraising Ratio
- AFR Above 35% Explanation
- Disbursement Procedures and History (federation/umbrella applicants only)
- Other Components
- Nondiscrimination Policy
- Colorado Secretary of State Business Standing & Registration Status:
- Periodic Report Number and Link to Good Standing business summary page
- Renewal ID Number and Link to Registration Statement for Colorado Charitable Organizations
- Statement of Local Presence
- Nonprofit Information Worksheet
- Bylaws Certifications
- Comments or Considerations
what are the CCC BYLAWS & NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY?
The CCC bylaws were last revised in November 2021. Read Section IV for a full list of eligibility requirements.
For inclusion in the CCC, all charitable organizations must ensure and certify that they have a posted notice that summarizes the discriminatory or unfair practices prohibited by the law per Colorado Civil Rights Commission Rules (3 CCR 708). Notice must include contact information for filing a complaint. If the organization has a written nondiscrimination policy, it should be included with its application.
Example Colorado Anti-Discrimination Poster
Click here to see an example of Colorado's anti-discrimination in employment poster, published by the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Regulatory Agencies.
For inclusion in the CCC, all charitable organizations must ensure and certify that they have a posted notice that summarizes the discriminatory or unfair practices prohibited by the law per Colorado Civil Rights Commission Rules (3 CCR 708). Notice must include contact information for filing a complaint. If the organization has a written nondiscrimination policy, it should be included with its application.
Example Colorado Anti-Discrimination Poster
Click here to see an example of Colorado's anti-discrimination in employment poster, published by the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Regulatory Agencies.
How can I find secretary of state information?
Here are step-by-step instructions, including screenshots, to help you find information required for the application on the Colorado Secretary of State website:
where can I download TEMPLATES?
Click the name of the document to download the template for your application:
2023-2024 CCC Application Information Session
If you have questions or wish to learn more about the application process, please check out the application information session we hosted on January 9, 2023.
Additional Resources
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CCC Bylaws
See Section IV for a full list of eligibility requirements. ACH Form If you're an approved CCC nonprofit, use this Automated Clearing House form to sign up for direct deposit. Please note that, by policy, the CCC will only send out distributions in the form of paper checks once an amount of $20 or more has been reached. Make sure you receive your distributions faster and monthly through direct deposit. |
IRS.gov Links
Request a Change of Name or Address Request a Replacement Exemption Determination Letter IRS Forms and Other Resources for Charities IRS Form 990 2021 IRS Form 990 2021 Instructions Call the IRS: Telephone Assistance for Nonprofit Organizations Toll-Free 1-877-829-5500 / Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time |
