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Southwest Improvement Council Inc

EIN 74-2510477 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HOUSING COUNSELING, YOUTH EDUCATION AND RECREATION, ELDER SERVICES AND MINORITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

Income
$384,351
Spending
$628,496
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
8
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$94,528, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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, 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 (2)
  1. $446,641 spent. OLDER ADULTS, AGE 60+ PROGRAMMING: DAILY (M-F) ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GAMES, EXERCISE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL BEING, AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS IN AREAS THAT INCREASE OLDER ADULTS ABILITY TO LIVE ACTIVE LIVES AND AGE IN PLACE. ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL TOPICS INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY, PLANT CARE, WOODWORKING, ARTS, SEWING AND CRAFTS, WHILE EXERCISE INSTRUCTION CENTERS ON LOW-IMPACT YOGA AND TARGETED MOVEMENT. ALL PROGRAMMING IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSCIAL WELL-BEING. A NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH IS ALSO PROVIDED M-F WHICH CREATES ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION. THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES A MONTHLY GATHERING OF AREA NATIVE AMERICAN ELDERS, AS WELL AS ASIAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS WHERE A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL IS SERVED, ALONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE IN TRADITIONAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZATION. NUMBERS SERVED IN 2025 = 8,000.
  2. $91,139 spent. IN COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SWIC PROVIDES HOUSING COUNSELING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH CREATING FINANCIAL PLANS, ASSESSING LOAN PROGRAMS AND ALSO ASSIST WITH HOME RETENTION LOAN MODIFICATION FOR CLIENTS AT RISK OF FORECLOSURE. IN ADDITION, HOME BUYER EDUCATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED MONTHLY TO ASSIST POTENTIAL BUYERS IN UNDERSTANDING MORTGAGES, HOMEOWNERSHIP AND OPTIONS FOR DOWN-PAYMENT ASSISTANCE. NUMBERS SERVED IN 2025 = 400.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 October 1988.

    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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