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B Cos We Care for Our Community

EIN 23-7029329 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

B-COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS IS A NONPROFIT, ALL VOLUNTEER, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF EL PASO COUNTY.

Income
$466,805
Spending
$440,931
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
128

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (4)
  1. $311,390 spent. OPERATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM IS B-COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY LARGEST PHILANTROPHIC PROGRAM. SCHOOLS IN EL PASO COUNTY EDUCATING STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN LOWER ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES ARE PROVIDED WITH COATS, HOODIES, SWEATSHIRTS AND PANTS, SOCKS UNDERWEAR, ALONG WITH SHOE GIFT CARDS. COUNSELORS/LIASONS ARE THEN ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE, AS NEEDED, THESE ITEMS TO THEIR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR WHEN THE NEED ARISES. WE ESTIMATE 2,000 STUDENTS WERE SERVED FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR, AT 82 SCHOOLS IN EL PASO COUNTY. A SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER CAN ALSO CONTACT THIS PROGRAM WHEN A CHILD IS IN NEED OF EMERGENCY CLOTHING. A COMMITTEE MEMBER WILL MEET THE FAMILY AND PURCHASE THE CLOTHING THAT IS NEEDED.
  2. $29,610 spent. SWEET DREAMS. A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MATTRESS/BOX SPRINGS SETS TO EMANCIPATED CHILDREN LEAVING FOSTER CARE. MATTRESS/BOX SPRING SETS ARE SUPPLIED TO SELECTED AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION. ALSO INCLUDED WITH THE BEDS ARE SHEETS, PILLOW CASES AND TOWELS. THESE ITEMS ARE GIVEN TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO REACH THE AGE OF 18 AND CAN NO LONGER REMAIN IN FOSTER CARE. SOME OF THESE YOUNGSTERS HAVE NEVER HAD A BED OF THEIR OWN. BEDS ARE ALSO GIVEN TO FORMERLY HOMELESS YOUTH, WHO ARE REFERRED BY THE PLACE. THE PLACE IS AN AGENCY THAT OFFERS SERVICES AND SHELTER TO HOMELESS YOUTH 15-21.
  3. $9,545 spent. ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS (ASK). THIS PROGRAM, IN COOPERATION WITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER AND SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE), PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HYGIENE KITS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THEIR CLOTHING AS POLICE EVIDENCE. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2,000 PLUS VICTIMS OF ASSAULT WERE GIVEN NEW CLOTHING. THESE CLOTHES INCLUDED WINTER SWEAT SHIRTS, SWEAT PANTS, SUMMER CAPRIS AND TOPS ALONG WITH BRAS, UNDERWEAR, SOCKS AND OTHER CLOTHING. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS THIS HELP IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS AREA.
  4. $22,386 spent. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS., INCLUDING BUDDY BEAR AND CAN YOU HEAR ME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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