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A Precious Child Inc

EIN 26-3349334 · Westminster, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A PRECIOUS CHILD PROVIDES CHILDREN IN NEED WITH OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$15.9 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
57
Volunteers
6,900
Highest pay
$334,924, co-ceo & founder (thru 03/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (7)
  1. $11.9 million spent. THE EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES CLOTHING, COATS, SHOES, FOOD, TOILETRIES, HOME GOODS, AND OTHER ESSENTIALS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY OR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS THROUGH OUR MAIN RESOURCE CENTER AND 50 SATELLITE RESOURCE CENTERS ACROSS THE DENVER METRO AREA. IN 2024, A VALUE OF OVER $9.8 MILLION IN ESSENTIALS WERE PROVIDED TO NEARLY 40,000 LOCAL RESIDENTS IN NEED.
  2. $1.1 million spent. FILL A BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES BACKPACKS FILLED WITH GRADE-APPROPRIATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN IN NEED TO MAXIMIZE THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL. IN 2024, FILL A BACKPACK PROVIDED BACKPACKS TO 12,672 CHILDREN IN NEED.
  3. $251,370 spent. GIVESPORTS PROVIDES NEW AND GENTLY-USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH SUPPORT FOR SPORTS PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REGISTRATION, UNIFORMS, CAMP, AND PARTICIPATION FEES TO CHILDREN IN NEED, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS. IN 2024, GIVESPORTS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY FUNDS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND SKILLS CAMPS TO 11,498 PEOPLE IN NEED.
  4. $935,249 spent. PRECIOUS GIFT PROVIDES GIFTS TO CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT DURING MONUMENTAL TIMES IN THEIR LIFE, SUCH AS BIRTHDAYS AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON. IN 2024, 10,576 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED WITH HOLIDAY PRESENTS, A VALUE OF OVER $634,560.
  5. EDUSSENTIALS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SUCH AS COMPUTERS, CALCULATORS, TUTORING, AND INCENTIVES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. EDUSSENTIALS SUPPORTED 2,578 CHILDREN IN 2024.
  6. $58,029 spent. GIVEARTS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LESSONS, PARTICIPATION FEES, INSTRUMENTS, AND ART SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN IN NEED, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC, DANCE, THEATRE, AND VISUAL ARTS. GIVEARTS SUPPORTED 160 CHILDREN IN 2024.
  7. $427,855 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:OTHER PROGRAMS PRECIOUS PERKS, AND PROGRAM-RELATED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 April 2009.

    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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