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EIN 20-0369318 · Glenwood Spgs, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED PRIMARILY TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ALLOW LOWER-INCOME STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO GROW INTO CAPABLE, SELF-ASSURED, CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH AREA SERVICE PROVIDERS AND SCHOOLS TO DELIVER DIVERSE, FUN AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
171
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $417,162 spent. SECONDSHIFT PROGRAM: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WHICH INSTRUCTORS FACILITATE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT COURSES OVER A 10-WEEK SESSION BASED ON THEIR OWN PASSIONS, TALENTS AND SKILLS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED THREE DAYS PER WEEK DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS FOR 1.5 HOURS, DEPENDING ON THE SCHOOL, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 1 INSTRUCTOR TO 8 STUDENTS (WITH A MAXIMUM OF 1:10).
  2. $488,456 spent. XLR8 PROGRAM: AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDFENTS IN WHICH INSTRUCTORS FACILITATE ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT COURSES DURING THE SCHOOL SEMESTER BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THEIR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED THREE OR FOUR DAYS PER WEEK DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS FOR 1.5 HOURS, DEPENDING ON THE SCHOOL, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 1 INSTRUCTOR TO 8 STUDENTS (WITH A MAXIMUM OF 1:10).
  3. $164,768 spent. BOOSTCAMP: A FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 1-5 LOCATED AT RIFLE MIDDLE SCHOOL WHICH INCLUDES ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LITERACY, SCIENCE SKILLS, MATH SKILLS, PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CREATIVITY. STUDENTS TYPICALLY ATTEND ACADEMICS IN THE MORNING AND ENRICHMENT CLASSES IN THE AFTERNOON, WITH EACH WEEK ENDING IN A FIELD TRIP. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING IN A SAFE AND HEALTH ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH SUPPORT TO ENTER THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED FOR SUCCESS, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW STUDENTS, ADULT MENTORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, SUCH AS HOSPITAL, POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION PERSONNEL

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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