It's high time we call out the NGO and nonprofit racket in Colorado for what it is: a bloated, unelected bureaucracy sucking the life out of hardworking Colorado taxpayers while pushing agendas no one voted for. These so-called "nonprofits" are heavily reliant on government grants and taxpayer dollars, often to advance open-border policies, influence elections through dark money channels, and contribute to social unrest.

Colorado has poured millions into nonprofit organizations through state programs, including migrant support grants from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), the Newcomers Fund administered by the Rose Community Foundation (which has distributed nearly $5 million to dozens of organizations serving immigrants across the state, from Denver to rural areas like the Yampa Valley), and various other funding streams for immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, and related humanitarian efforts. Nonprofits across the state receive substantial federal and state grants to facilitate mass migration, provide housing assistance, legal aid, and other services to newcomers—straining local resources, overwhelming communities, and burdening taxpayers who never got a say in these policies.

This isn't compassion; it's corruption. Unelected elites hide behind "nonprofit" status to bypass the will of Colorado voters, funneling public money into programs that prioritize globalist priorities over Coloradans' needs.

The influence extends to elections too, with dark-money nonprofits playing a major role in Colorado politics. In recent cycles, these groups—often refusing to disclose donors—have funneled tens of millions into super PACs and ballot measure committees. For instance, in 2022 alone, at least $42 million from such nonprofits flowed into state-level efforts, accounting for about 35% of super PAC funding and 31% of ballot issue donations. Groups like the Sixteen Thirty Fund (aligned with progressive causes) and others on both sides have poured millions into influencing Colorado races and initiatives, all while keeping their true funders hidden from the public.

Even the chaos of the 2020 George Floyd protests and riots hit Colorado hard, with Denver alone seeing over $5.5 million in estimated damages to the city and private businesses, plus millions more in overtime costs and ongoing settlements (the city has paid out over $18 million in related lawsuits). Nonprofits and advocacy groups tied to these movements often benefit from the resulting policy shifts and funding increases, all on the taxpayer dime.

Benjamin Franklin was right—we have a republic if we can keep it, but not if we let this shadow network of government-funded NGOs run rampant in Colorado. President Trump and DOGE need to swing the axe: defund these parasites, audit every grant and penny flowing to Colorado nonprofits, and ban foreign influence in our NGOs. Colorado First means putting hardworking residents ahead of globalist grifters and unelected bureaucrats. Let's drain this swamp once and for all!