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The Public Trust Institute, established to uphold Colorado's Constitution, focuses on public interest law by defending the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility foundational to the state. With an operating budget of $150.7K and total revenue of $150K for the 2024 filing year, the organization is supported by a diverse funding base, with no single funder contributing 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO UPHOLD COLORADO'S CONSTITUTION AND DEFEND THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN MATTERS THAT ADVANCE LIBERTY AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABLE, ETHICAL GOVERNANCE.
Cause Areas
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Public interest law
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Funder
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION
$7.1M
15%
The Western Way Organization
$47K
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE’s budget?
In 2024, PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE reported an annual operating budget of around $151 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE support?
PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE supports work in Public interest law.
Where does PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE operate?
PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE is headquartered in Lakewood, CO.
Who funded PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE recently?
In 2024, PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE received grants from COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, and COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE received in 2024?
The largest grant to PUBLIC TRUST INSTITUTE in 2024 exceeds $150 thousand.
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