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The Center for Relationship Education

EIN 47-0944920 · Greenwood Village, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dedicated to educating, equipping and empowering individuals of all ages with the relationship skills necessary to form and maintain healthy relationships, healthy marriages and safe, stable families for the well being of children and adults.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
16

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 20% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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, 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. The Center for Relationship Education (CRE) envisions a world where individuals of all ages experience positive relationships that are thriving. CRE accomplishes its mission, Providing relationship education skills training to everyone, through both Trainer of Trainer (TOT) curriculum certifications and grant-funded social initiatives and direct services. Relationship education is a crucial component of cultivating connection in a disconnected world. CRE approaches this problem at the root, utilizing its REAL (Relationship Education and Leadership) Essentials curricula products and programming. REAL Essentials brings foundational relationship skills to people of all ages and walks of life, in order to create understanding and effective communication in schools, workplaces, and at home. In 2024, 1500 Colorado high school students received 12 hours of relationship skills training, delivered by CREs Ready2Relate Project, a federally funded program which highlights strategies for building and enhancing connection among 7 Critical Learning Components: communication, conflict resolution, stress and anger, decision making and negotiation, intimacy and affection, marriage knowledge, and financial literacy. An additional 650 high school students received relationship skills training targeting lesson content proven to help students excel toward, and achieve, their lifes dreams through another grant-funded social initiative, titled Livin The Dream (LTD). LTD students learned evidence-based practices for avoiding high-risk behaviors that can create barriers on their path toward life success. Adult learners also benefitted from CREs relationship skills training resources this year. Nearly 300 local military and/or emergency responder couples participated in one of 6 annual Responding to Relationships (RTR) retreat series events, designed to equip this population with proven tools for building, enhancing, or repairing relationships impacted by high-stress and demanding vocational roles. Nationally, CRE certified 586 educators in its TOT certification model, credentialing teachers, health professionals, and counselors, to utilize its REAL Essentials (Relationship Education and Leadership) products and programming to impact local communities. The Center for Relationship Education shines a spotlight on the role that successful relationships play in leading happy, healthy lives. CRE combines evidence-based, proven effective curricula with facilitator training and certification to bring relationship skills to more audiences and ultimately strengthen schools, workplaces, and communities. Above all, CRE makes it simple and fun for anyone to learn more about themselves and their relationships.

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 March 2005.

    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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