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Continuum of Colorado Inc

EIN 45-5324193 · Aurora, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE QUALITY LIFETIME SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT FOCUS ON FLEXIBILITY, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND HOW WE CAN BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS.

Income
$14.5 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
201
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$185,402, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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. $6.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES- WE PROVIDE A PERSON CENTERED APPROACH TO PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND OFFER A VARIETY OF PLACEMENTS WITH SUPERVISION AND INDEPENDENCE LEVELS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF THE PERSON SERVED. AS PART OF A HOLISTIC SERVICES APPROACH, THE RESIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES INVOLVEMENT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. EMPLOYEES COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PRIOR TO WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND RECEIVE CONTINUAL EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THEIR EMPLOYMENT. THEY ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE TOTAL NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL IN A TYPICAL HOME ENVIRONMENT. SETTINGS INCLUDE FAMILY CAREGIVER (SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE INDIVIDUALS HOME), HOST HOMES, APARTMENT SETTINGS AND PERSONAL CARE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING.
  2. $1.6 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT - CONTINUUM OFFERS A RANGE OF ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO ACCOMPLISH TASKS THAT THEY WOULD NORMALLY DO FOR THEMSELVES (HYGIENE, BATHING, EATING, DRESSING, GROOMING, BOWEL AND BLADDER CARE, MENSTRUAL CARE, MONEY MANAGEMENT, GROCERY SHOPPING), IF THEY DID NOT HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THIS ASSISTANCE MAY TAKE THE FORM OF HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE (ACTUALLY PERFORMING A TASK FOR THE PERSON) OR CUING TO PROMPT THE PARTICIPANT TO PERFORM A TASK. PERSONAL CARE SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED ON AN EPISODIC, EMERGENCY OR ON A CONTINUING BASIS. WHEN PERSONAL CARE AND HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES ARE NEEDED, THEY MAY BE COVERED TO THE EXTENT THE MEDICAID STATE PLAN, THIRD PARTY RESOURCE OR ANOTHER WAIVER SERVICE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE.
  3. $928,585 spent. DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - OUR PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR ABILITIES RANGE OVER A BROAD SPECTRUM. WE OFFER A SAFE AND WELL SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT (CLIENT TO STAFF RATIO 1:5 OR 2:7) WITH PREPLANNED MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES TO MEET VARYING LEVELS OF INTEREST AND ABILITIES. OUR ACTIVITY SCHEDULES FOCUS ON VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, PHYSICAL FITNESS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, HOBBY DEVELOPMENT AND SENSORY EXPERIENCES. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED WITH FOCUS ON PERSONAL SKILLS MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT, CLIENT INDEPENDENCE, AS WELL AS SENSORY AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES AND MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT TO THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENDING THESE PROGRAMS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CLIENT ATTEND A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS PER WEEK. PROGRAM HOURS ARE 9AM- 3PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. WE ALSO OFFER DAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO SENIORS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH TRAINED AND CARING STAFF; ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE MENTAL STIMULATION SUCH AS BINGO GAMES AND DISCUSSIONS GROUPS ON BOOKS, FILMS, CURRENT EVENTS; DAILY STRETCHING OR GENTLE EXERCISE; OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION AND PERSONAL ENJOYMENT SUCH AS MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, SING-A-LONGS AS WELL AS HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS; CATERED HOT LUNCH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 2013.

    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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