350 Colorado

What 350 Colorado does

350 Colorado is an independent, state-level nonprofit grassroots climate advocacy organization operating exclusively in Colorado as an affiliate of the international 350.org network. Founded in 2009 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2013, the organization mobilizes a 20,000+ member base across five regional local teams (Metro Denver, Boulder County, Colorado Springs, Roaring Fork Valley, and Northern Colorado), supported by 14 paid organizers, over a dozen campaign committees, and hundreds of volunteers. Its core mission is to drive a rapid transition off fossil fuels, advance climate justice for frontline communities, and promote just and equitable climate solutions through legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, ballot initiatives, and direct action.

The organization operates without proprietary technology, relying instead on standard digital organizing infrastructure including FastAction NGPVAN for email, social media channels (113,283+ Facebook followers), a website content management system, and video conferencing for virtual events. Its operational architecture combines a distributed field model—local team meetings, rallies, workshops, legislative action days, and Climate Lobby Days—with a digital action hub enabling petition signing, letter-writing, and committee calls. Notable regulatory and policy wins include securing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's first-ever denial of an oil and gas permit near homes (Firestone, 2022), EPA rejection of Suncor's Title V air quality permit renewal (2022), statewide 2,000-foot setbacks from oil and gas wells (2020), and $180 million in fossil fuel divestment by the City of Denver (2019).

350 Colorado's revenue model is donation-driven, with no commercial product or service revenue. Individual contributions form the core income stream, structured across one-time, recurring monthly (Climate Champions program), and annual gift tiers with suggested amounts from $10 to $500. Revenue is further diversified through donor-advised funds, cryptocurrency (Coinbase), stock donations, workplace matching, vehicle donations, legacy gifts (FreeWill), and merchandise referral partnerships. Customer segments span general Colorado residents, youth (via the Youth Action Committee), and frontline/environmental justice communities impacted by fossil fuel pollution. The organization holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and GuideStar Gold nonprofit status, signaling strong accountability standards for a 501(c)(3) of its scale.

Name

350 Colorado

Legal name

350 Colorado

Website

https://350colorado.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

350 Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grassroots climate advocacy organization and independent affiliate of 350.org, mobilizing 20,000+ Coloradans across five regional teams to drive fossil fuel phase-out, climate justice, and renewable energy transition through legislative, regulatory, and direct action campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Advocacy Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAF

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAGAH

Environmental Education & Outreach

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAGAL

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

Keywords

• Climate advocacy
• Grassroots organizing
• Environmental activism
• Fossil fuel opposition
• Renewable energy campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting climate action. Multiple giving options including one-time, monthly recurring (Climate Champions program), and annual donations. Suggested amounts: $10, $20, $35, $50, $100, $500.
2. Donor-Advised Funds: Accepts donations through Donor Advised Funds as a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
3. Alternative Giving Methods: Venmo, PayPal, Facebook giving, cryptocurrency (Coinbase), stock donations, workplace matching donations (Doublethedonation.com), vehicle donations, and legacy gifts through FreeWill.
4. Merchandise Sales: Partnership with Jim Morris Environmental T-Shirt Company where merchandise purchases result in $5 donations to 350 Colorado.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

350 Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grassroots climate advocacy organization that mobilizes Colorado residents to take collective action on climate change through volunteer-led local teams, legislative advocacy, regulatory testimony, petition drives, and direct action campaigns. The organization campaigns to keep fossil fuels in the ground, transition Colorado to renewable energy, defund climate disaster, and promote just and equitable climate solutions. It engages over 20,000 members, five regional teams, and hundreds of volunteers across the state.

Product overview

350 Colorado is a grassroots nonprofit climate advocacy organization and does not offer technology products or services in the traditional sense. The organization focuses on climate activism, community organizing, and advocacy campaigns rather than commercial product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Champions Monthly Giving Program A recurring monthly donation program for individual supporters of 350 Colorado's climate advocacy work, providing exclusive donor reports, early event registration, and reduced donation email frequency. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under 350 Colorado's 501(c)(3) status (EIN: 46-3355370).
• JEDI Leaders Program A Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion volunteer leadership program launched in 2022 offering skill-building trainings with JEDI Leadership Coach Angela Davis. Open to members and supporters who want to volunteer to advance inclusive climate organizing practices within 350 Colorado and the broader movement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secured EPA rejection of Suncor's Title V air quality permit renewal in 2022
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 350.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner350 Colorado is an independent state affiliate of 350.org, the international environmental organization building a global movement to solve the climate crisis. This affiliation provides brand recognition, shared organizing resources, and connection to global climate movement infrastructure.
• Safe & Healthy ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on protecting communities from fracking. 350 Colorado is a founding member. Coalition organized ballot initiative efforts to protect communities from fracking (2018-present).
• Colorado RisingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate advocacy organization co-founded by Micah Parkin. Works on fossil fuel accountability and environmental justice campaigns.
• Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate (CCLC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition with 55 member groups in Colorado. Micah Parkin serves as spokesperson. Coordinates climate advocacy efforts across diverse member organizations.
• 350 Colorado ActionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate but affiliated organization. Micah Parkin serves as founding board member. May handle political action and electoral work.
• 350 WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate of 350.org in Wisconsin. Gail Nordheim previously served as Board President before moving to Colorado.
• Third Act ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for Americans over 60 focused on climate action. Gail Nordheim serves on Steering Committee.
• Conservation ColoradomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor environmental advocacy partner. Collaborated on People's Climate March and other campaigns.
• Sierra ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor environmental organization partner. Collaborated on Beyond Coal campaigns, People's Climate March, and other initiatives.
• People's Climate March ColoradomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition organizing climate marches. 350 Colorado served as key organizer alongside environmental, social, racial, and economic justice groups.
• Colorado People's AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots progressive organization. Partner in People's Climate March and coalition advocacy efforts.
• Earth GuardiansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-led environmental organization. Youth leader Xiuhtezcatl Martinez spoke at Act on Climate rally in Boulder.
• Weld Air and WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization in Weld County focused on protecting air and water from oil and gas impacts. Collaborated on Bella Romero campaign and community defense against drilling.
• Community Fruit RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit focused on food rescue. Micah Parkin serves as founding board member.
• Indigenous-led OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indigenous-led organizations for climate justice campaigns, particularly around Line 3 protests and Standing Rock solidarity.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Safe & Healthy Colorado: Coalition focused on protecting Colorado communities from fracking; 350CO is a founding member. Comparable as a peer grassroots coalition working on anti-fracking ballot initiatives and legislative campaigns.
• Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate (CCLC): Coalition of 55 Colorado climate advocacy organizations where 350CO leadership serves as spokesperson. Comparable as a coordinating peer body that amplifies and aligns climate advocacy across the state.
• Conservation Colorado: Colorado-based environmental advocacy organization focused on policy and electoral work. Comparable as a state-level peer on climate, conservation, and pro-environment policy campaigns including partnership on People's Climate March.
• Earth Guardians: Colorado-based youth-led environmental organization. Comparable as a grassroots peer on youth climate activism, climate strikes, and Colorado-based advocacy including rally partnerships.
• Sierra Club (Colorado chapters): Major environmental advocacy organization with active Colorado chapters (including Delta Chapter that has given awards to 350CO leadership). Directly comparable as a peer climate/environmental advocacy org operating on overlapping campaigns like Beyond Coal and climate marches.
• Colorado Rising: Colorado-focused climate advocacy org co-founded by 350CO's Executive Director Micah Parkin. Directly comparable as a state-level peer on oil and gas accountability and environmental justice campaigns.

Emerging players

• Sunrise Movement: National youth-led climate movement with active Colorado hubs. Comparable as a peer in youth climate organizing, with overlapping volunteers and shared focus on fossil fuel phase-out.
• Third Act Colorado: Organization for Americans over 60 focused on climate action with 350CO board participation. Comparable as a peer in grassroots climate organizing with demographic focus on a different cohort than 350CO's youth segment.
• Weld Air and Water: Community-based organization in Weld County, CO focused on air and water protection from oil and gas impacts. Comparable as a local peer in frontline community organizing against fossil fuel development.

Broad incumbents

• 350.org: Parent affiliate network of 350 Colorado and the global climate movement umbrella. Directly comparable as the international parent organization for climate advocacy grassroots organizing across 180+ countries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/350Colorado
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/350-Colorado/113283732058944
• Instagraminstagram.com/350coyouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/350-colorado

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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