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Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home

EIN 61-1458290 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN (TCC) IS DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND/OR TRAUMA SO THEY CAN BRAVELY, AND SAFELY, CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S STORY. TCC'S TRAINED PROFESSIONALS EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CHILD-CENTERED, CUSTOMIZED APPROACH TO HEALING THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BASED AND DAY TREATMENT SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF ALL TCC PROGRAMS IS TO REINTEGRATE CHILDREN BACK INTO SAFE FAMILIES, SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
189
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$225,011, president &

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

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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

    14 of 14 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 September 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. $5.8 million spent. TENNYSON CENTER'S FULLY ACCREDITED THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES 5- TO 21- YEAR-OLDS A HOLISTIC EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC LEARNING, HELPING STUDENTS THRIVE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. CLASSROOMS SERVE NEUROTYPICAL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS STUDENTS WITH NEURODIVERSITY, SUCH AS AUTISM OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. CLINICIANS OFFER INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDE INTENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY, PARENTING SUPPORT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, AND MORE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES ACROSS COLORADO. TENNYSON CENTER BRINGS THESE SERVICES DIRECTLY TO HOMES, SCHOOLS, OUTPATIENT SETTINGS, OR ANY OTHER PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN BEST WORK TOWARDS HEALING. TENNYSON OFFERS SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR A VARIETY OF GROUPS INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISABILITIES AND PARENTS WITH TEENS.
  3. $1.6 million spent. TENNYSON'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MAINTAINS A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH AGE 6 TO 16, WHO QUALIFY FOR THE CHILDREN'S HABILITATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (CHRP) WAIVER. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE FACILITY (RCCF) FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CDHS) AND THE HEALTH FIRST COLORADO HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - CHILDREN'S HABILITATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET IN LESS INTENSIVE SETTINGS. TENNYSON'S TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP SESSIONS, AND EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES LIKE GARDENING AND ART.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 May 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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