Menu 
Search SoS home > Charities & fundraisers > 2013 annual report > Table of contents > Charitable solicitations highlights
15. Charitable Solicitations Highlights
Registry
A snapshot showing how many entities were registered and how many solicitation campaigns were being conducted in Colorado as of Nov. 30, 2013.
| Charities | 11,170 |
| Paid solicitors | 190 |
| Professional fundraising consultants | 67 |
| Active solicitation campaigns | 396 |
Contributions received by registered charities with 2012 fiscal year end
Based on overall financial reports filed by charities before Nov. 30, 2013 with a reporting period ending anytime between January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012. Includes charities that used paid solicitors.
| Filed by | Total amount | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado-based charities (6,023) | $4,252,866,369 | 6.7% |
| Out-of-state charities (3,140) | $59,100,183,452 | 93.3% |
| All charities (9,163) | $63,353,049,822 | 100% |
Results of solicitation campaigns
Based on the 443 solicitation campaign financial reports filed in 2013.
| Total gross proceeds | $205 million |
| Total net proceeds to charities | $114 million |
| Percentage of total gross proceeds to charity | 56% |
| Solicitation campaign reports filed | 443 |
| Paid solicitors listed on campaign reports | 56 |
| Charities listed on campaign reports | 277 |
Giving USA 2013 report highlights
This frequently quoted annual study shows the sources of funding for charities nationally in 2012. Amounts in billions. Percent increase or decrease is adjusted for inflation.
| Source | Total amount | % of total | % change from 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Americans | $316.2 | 100% | +3.5% |
| Individuals | $227.7 | 72% | +3.9% |
| Families | $47.4 | 15% | -4.4% |
| Bequests | $22.1 | 7% | -7.0% |
| Corporations | $19.0 | 6% | +12.2% |
Source: Giving USA Foundation (2013). Giving USA 2013: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2012, www.givingusareports.org.