Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 281061
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DENVER, CO80228
D Employer identification number

84-1147622
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 427,608
F Name and address of principal officer:
JEFFERY HODGDON
 
 
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
COLORADOAUTOTHEFT.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1981
M State of legal domicile: CO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION (CATA) IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS AND RELATED CRIMES IN COLORADO AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION AND DOES SO BY INVESTIGATIVE TRAINING AND PROMOTIING INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 5
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 7
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 298,512 331,294
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,185 70,822
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8 9
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 15,538 25,483
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 320,243 427,608
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 53,937 213,112
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,383 14,170
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 250,757 187,026
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 310,077 414,308
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 10,166 13,300
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 32,663 45,963
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............   0
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 32,663 45,963
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION (CATA) IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS AND RELATED CRIMES IN COLORADO AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION AND DOES SO BY INVESTIGATIVE TRAINING AND PROMOTIING INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 206,971 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CATI SPONSORED ITS ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE IN 2024. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD FROM 4/15/24-4/19/24 IN GRAND JUNCTION, CO. THERE WERE 175 ATTENDEES FROM COLORADO AND OTHER PARTS OF THE U.S. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED TRAINING AS FOLLOWS:VIN INSPECTTION CERTIFICATION, BASIC AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATIONS, CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT INVESTIGATIONS, FIRST RESPONDER TRAUMA, COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION LAB UPDATES, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE UPDATES, DIGITAL LICENSE PLATE INFORMATION, GENERAL MOTORS SECURITY UPDATES, ANALYZING USE OF FORCE SITUATIONS, EAST COAST CRIME TRENDS AND AN 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE STUDY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 104,037 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CATI SPONSORED VARIOUS AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION RELATED TRAINING CLASSES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND DATES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. CATI PROVIDED 478 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INVESTIGATORS TO ATTEND THESE TRAINING CLASSES. THE CLASSES INCLUDED (4) CERTIFIED VIN CLASSES, (4) BASIC AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION CLASSES, (1) ROLLING SURVEILLANCE 1 CLASSES AND (2) ROLLING SURVEILLANCE 2 CLASS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 46,511 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CATI SPENT FUNDS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. CATI HAS MAINTAINED A WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CRIME TIPS. ALSO, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR MEMBERS CAN USE THE WEBSITE TO CONTACT OTHER INVESTIGATIVE RESOURCES TO FACILITATE BOTH NETWORKING AND TEAMWORK AND TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. THE WEBSITE ALSO PROVIDES A SOURCE OF INFORMATION REGARDING QUARTERLY NEWS OF INTEREST TO INVESTIGATORS, MONTHLY MEETING REPORTS AND TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS. THERE WERE 6,442 PAGE VIEWS AND 3,427 UNIQUE VISITS TO THE WEBSITE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. CATI ALSO HELD MONTHLY MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR FOR MEMBERS TO ADDRESS ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS, TO ANNOUNCE TRAINING INFORMATION,TO SHARE CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE, TO ADDRESS MEMBER ISSUES AND TO RECOGNIZE MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS. THE MEETINGS WERE AVAILABLE BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM WITH AN AVERAGE OF 40 MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE PER MEETING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses357,519
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment
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26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
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28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
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28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
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28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
6
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
5
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
 
No
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
 
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
 
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
BETH DANIEL7500 W 29TH AVE   WHEATRIDGE,CO80033 (303) 235-2972
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) TREVOR HETTINGER......................................................................
Vice President
 3.00
.................
0.00 		    X       7,215 0 0
(2) JEFFREY HODGDON......................................................................
President
 5.00
.................
0.00 		    X       6,955 0 0
(3) ERIK VELEZ......................................................................
Vice President
 3.00
.................
0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(4) JIM HILLS......................................................................
Secretary
 3.00
.................
0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(5) BETH DANIEL......................................................................
Treasurer
 3.00
.................
0.00 		    X       0 0 0
























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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 14,170    
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 5,703
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 325,591
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 331,294
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ATPA CONFERENCES 611430 40,195 40,195    
b CATI CONFERENCES 611430 29,877 29,877    
c MANUALS 611430 750 750    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 70,822
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 9     9
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0      
5 Royalties........... 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss)......... 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 0      
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a CATI FUND TRANSFERS   25,000 25,000    
b CONFERENCE REFUNDS 561000 483 483    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 25,483
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 427,608 96,305   9
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 195,961 195,961
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 17,151 17,151
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 14,170 14,170    
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 0      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 36,818   36,818  
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 700   700  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 7,500   7,500  
13 Office expenses ....... 1,088   1,088  
14 Information technology ...... 489   489  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 2,774 2,774    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 108,893 108,893    
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 0      
23 Insurance ... 0      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a CATI FUND REIMBURSEMENTS 18,570 18,570    
b CATI FUND TRANSFERS 10,000   10,000  
c Postage and Shipping 194   194  
d
e All other expenses 0      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 414,308 357,519 56,789 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 28,197 1 41,463
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 4,466 2 4,500
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b     10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 32,663 16 45,963
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....   17  
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 0 26 0
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32,663 31 45,963
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 32,663 32 45,963
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 32,663 33 45,963
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
427,608
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
414,308
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
13,300
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
32,663
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
45,963
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

84-1147622
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION 		Employer identification number
84-1147622
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION 		Employer identification number

84-1147622
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION 		Employer identification number

84-1147622
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
84-1147622
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ARAPAHOE COUNTY SO
13101 BRONCOS PKWY
CENTENNIAL,CO80112 		84-6000740 COUNTY 6,090 0      
(2) AURORA PD
15001 E ALAMEDA PKWY
AURORA,CO80012 		84-6000564 CITY 5,144 0      
(3) BOULDER PD
1805 33RD ST
BOULDER,CO80301 		84-6000566 CITY 9,232 0      
(4) BROOMFIELD PD
7 DESCOMBES DR
BROOMFIELD,CO80020 		84-6014589 CITY 6,167 0      
(5) COLO SPRINGS PD
705 S NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRING,CO80903 		84-6000573 CITY 7,326 0      
(6) COLO STATE PATROL
700 KIPLING ST
DENVER,CO80215 		84-0644739 STATE 66,635 0      
(7) DOUGLAS COUNTY SO
4000 JUSTICE WAY
CASTLE ROCK,CO80109 		84-6000761 COUNTY 5,634 0      
(8) ENGLEWOOD PD
3615 S ELATI ST
ENGLEWOOD,CO80113 		84-1606825 CITY 5,846 0      
(9) GOLDEN PD
911 10ST
GOLDEN,CO80401 		84-6000591 CITY 6,137 0      
(10) JEFFERSON COUNTY SO
200 JEFFERSON CNTY PKWY
GOLDEN,CO80419 		84-6000774 COUNTY 11,438 0      
(11) LAKEWOOD PD
445 S ALLISON PKWY
DENVER,CO80226 		84-0593908 CITY 22,985 0      
(12) MESA CNTY SO
215 RICE ST
GRAND JUNCTION,CO81501 		84-6000783 COUNTY 5,101 0      
(13) THORNTON PD
9551 CIVIC CNTR DR
THORNTON,CO80229 		84-6009903 CITY 13,086 0      
(14) WESTMINSTER PD
9110 YATES ST
WESTMINSTER,CO80031 		84-6000726 CITY 18,212 0      
(15) WHEATRIDGE PD
7500 W 29TH AVE
WHEATRIDGE,CO80033 		84-0595832 CITY 6,928 0      
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
15
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used MONITORING PROCEDURES-PART 1 LINE 2CATI PROVIDES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS OF BOTH PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE INSURANCE INDUSTRY INVESTIGATORS. CATI DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY CASH FOR TRAINING GRANTS. THE FUNDS THAT CATI RECEIVES TO PAY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS COMES IN THE FORM OF GRANTS FROM THE COLO AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (CATPA). THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO INVESTIGATORS ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS AT NO COST TO THE INVESTIGATORS AGENCY. SINCE THE TRAINING SLOTS ARE ALREADY PAID FOR BY CATI WHEN PROVIDED TO THE INVESTIGATORS, CATI REMAINS IN CONTROL OF THE GRANT MONEY, THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BENEFICIARIES TO MISUSE OR DIVERT THE FUNDS FROM THEIR INTENDED PURPORSE.
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Schedule L
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

84-1147622
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ............... $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
(1) JENNIFER KING-SULLIVAN CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(2) SCOTT MEHLE CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(3) STEVE SANDERS FORMER OFFICER 2,211 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE/CLASS
(4) JEFFREY HODGDON CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(5) ERIK VELEZ CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(6) JOHN TUCKER CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(7) JONI TANGEMAN FORMER OFFICER 1,351 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE/CLASS
(8) STEVE NOWLIN CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(9) EDWARD PASTORI CURRENT OFFICER 1,351 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE/CLASS
(10) TREVOR HETTINGER CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(11) LUCAS JOHNSON CURRENT OFFICER 1,475 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(12) BETH DANIEL CURRENT OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(13) WAYNE JONES FORMER OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
(14) SEAN TEMPLETON FORMER OFFICER 1,077 SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990) 2023
Schedule L (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR SCHEDULE LALL OF CATI'S OFFICERS SERVE AS UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. SOME CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICERS HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO CATI THAT ARE BEYOND THEIR DUTIES AS OFFICERS, SUCH AS TRAINING COORDINATION, GRANT MNGT, GRANT WRITING AND SERVING AS AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION CLASS INSTRUCTORS. HOWEVER, THEIR PRIMARY ROLES ARE TO SERVE AS VEHICLE THEFT INVESTIGATORS. THEREFORE, TRAINING BENEFITS THEM AND THE CITIZENS THEY SERVE THE SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE. MANY FORMER OFFICERS REMAIN MEMBERS OF CATI AFTER THEIR TERM EXPIRES. ONE CAN EXPECT TO SEE CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICERS ON FUTURE VERSIONS OF SCHEDULE L DUE TO CONTINUING TRAINING NEEDS FOR ALL CONCERNED
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COLORADO AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATORS
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

84-1147622
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.
1) MANAGEMENT DUTIES DELEGATION- PART VI LINE 3 THE CATI EXECUTIVE BOARD (OFFICERS) HAS DELAGATED SOME TIME INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. THEIR TITLES ARE SELF EXPLANATORY AS FOLLOWS: TRAINING COORDINATOR, GRANT MANAGER AND GRANT WRITER
10) LIST OF OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES EXPENSES-PART IX LINE 11G DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, CATI PAID INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS FOR SERVICES AS FOLLOWS: $21,000 TO THE TRAINING COORDINATOR, $14,318 TO THE GRANT MANAGER AND $1,500 TO THE GRANT WRITER
11) LIST OF OTHER EXPENSES-PART IX LINE 24E PLEASE SEE PART VIII, LINE 11A
12) PART VII-RESPONSE OR NOTE TO ANY OTHER LINE IN PART VII LINE 1A IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT CATI DOES HAVE DIRECTORS BUT THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS OTHER THAN AS MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEIR ROLE IS TO BASICALLY SERVE AS AREA COORDINATORS. NONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE COMPENSATED AND MET THE DEFINITION OF CURRENT OFFICERS WERE PAID FOR THEIR SERVICES AS CATI OFFICERS. THEY WERE PAID FOR THEIR SERVICES REGARDING BASIC AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION CLASS INSTRUCTION
13) PART IX-RESPONSE OR NOTE TO ANY LINE IN PART IX-LINE 18 THE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE HAD TRAVEL EXPENSES PAID BY CATI DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ED PASTORI, A COLORADO STATE PATROL INVESTIGATOR WAS PROVIDED TRAVEL EXPENSES AMOUNTING TO $981 WHICH WAS FOR TEACHING VIN CERTIFICATION CLASSES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.ALTHOUGH CATI SPONSORS TRAINING CLASSES WITHIN THE STATE OF COLORADO, VALUABLE TRAINING CLASSES AND CONFERENCES ARE OFTEN OFFERED OUT OF STATE OR OUTSIDE REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCES. MANY INVESTIGATORS WORK FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITH LIMITED TRAINING BUDGETS. IT SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED THAT CATI'S TRAVEL EXPENSES WILL BE HIGH FOR PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES
2) MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDER CLASSES AND RIGHTS-PART VI LINE 6 CATI DOES NOT HAVE ANY STOCKHOLDERS. IT DOES HAVE MEMBERS WHO HAVE VOTING RIGHTS REGARDING ANY MAJOR DECISIONS BY THE ORGANIZATION-SEE GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS FOR PART VI LINE 7B. THE MEMBERS ALSO NOMINATE CANDIDATES AND VOTE FOR OFFICER POSITIONS
3) MEMBER ELECTION FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS-PART VI LINE 7A CATI'S MEMBERS NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICER POSITIONS AND THEN VOTE IN AN ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTION FOR THE CANDIDATES OF THEIR CHOICE
4) GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS-PART VI LINE 7B THE MEMBERS VOTE ON ANY CHANGE TO CATI'S CONSTITUTION (BYLAWS). THE EXECUTIVE BOARD VOTES ON OPERATIONAL ISSUES. HOWEVER, IF THE BOARD BELIEVES AN ISSUE IS IMPORTANT TO THE MEMBERSHIP, THE BOARD WILL ASK FOR A MEMBERSHIP VOTE. MOST OPERATIONAL ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD AND THEN VOTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP DURING MONTHLY MEETINGS. CATI HAD 171 MEMBERS FOR 2023-2024.
5) GOVERNING BODY REVIEW-PART VI LINE 11A UPON COMPLETION OF CATI'S TAX RETURN, THE RETURN PREPARER EMAILS A COPY OF FORM 990 AND THE RELATED SCHEDULES TO THE TREASURER. THEN IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD BEFORE THEY ARE FILED. CATI'S EXECUTIVE BOARD CONSISTS OF THE PRESIDENT, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT,SECRETARY AND TREASURER. THE BOARD IS NORMALLY GIVEN A WEEK TO REVIEW THE RETURNS.
6) OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION-PART VI LINE 15B COMPENSATION FOR CATI'S INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS IS SET BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND IS APPROVED BY THE COLORADO AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (CATPA) BOARD. MOST OF THE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON MARKET VALUE. HOWEVER, THE GRANT MANAGERS COMPENSATION IS SET BY GRANT FISCAL RULES AND MAY NOT EXCEED MORE THAN 5% OF THE TOTAL GRANT AWARDS
7) GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ETC AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC -PART VI LINE 19 REQUESTS TO VIEW CATI'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE MADE THROUGH CATI'S TREASURER. THERE WERE NO VIEWING REQUESTS MADE DURING THE 2023-2024 FISACL YEAR. CATI'S CONSTITUTION IS POSTED ON THE CATI WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW
8) AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT-PART XII LINE 2B THERE ARE SEVERAL REVIEWS OF CATI'S FINANCIAL RECORDS TO ENSURE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND COMPLIANCE OTHER THAN A FORMAL CPA AUDIT. PER CATI'S CONSTITUTION (BYLAWS) THE PRESIDENT INITIATES AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE TREASURERS RECORDS. THREE MEMBERS (INVESTIGATORS) VOLUNTEER TO REVIEW THE RECORDS FOR THE YEAR AFTER A REGULAR MEETING. UPON REVIEWING THE RECORDS AND IN AGREEMENT THAT THE RECORDS ARE ACCURATE, THE THREE MEMBERS SIGN OFF ON THE AUDIT. THE COLORADO AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (CATPA) ALSO PERFORMS AN AUDIT CONDUCTED BY THE CATPA STAFF TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT FUNDS ARE BEING APPLIED TO THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE.
9) STATEMENT OF REVENUE-PART VIII LINE 11A THE AMOUNT ON LINE 11A (OTHER REVENUE) CONSISTS OF $25,000 IN CATI INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS BETWEEN THE CATI CHECKING ACCOUNT AND THE GRANT ACCOUNT. UNDER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES THERE IS A CORRESPONDING EQUAL AMOUNT ON LINE 24A (OTHER EXPENSES). THE DEBITS AND CREDITS BALANCE OUT TO ZERO. THE AMOUNT ON LINE 11B REPRESENTS REFUNDS FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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