Elevateher
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
elevateHER'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER SELF-WORTH AND GRIT IN YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH MENTORING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $238,461
- Spending
- $236,697
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $84,000, executive dir.
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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $151,092 spent. In 2025, elevateHER provided year-round Positive Youth Development programming for young women living in rural central Colorado through a combination of outdoor adventure, mentorship, wellness education, leadership development, and community service. During the year, elevateHER served approximately 130 unique youth participants through multiple 10-week program sessions, mentorship opportunities, outdoor recreation experiences, wellness activities, and service-learning projects. Programming included hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, rafting, conservation projects, leadership workshops, and community-building activities. All transportation, equipment, meals, permits, and instruction were provided at no cost to participants, reducing barriers to participation for youth who may otherwise lack access to outdoor recreation and enrichment opportunities. In addition to measurable participation outcomes, elevateHER helped participants build confidence, resilience, leadership skills, healthy peer relationships, and stronger connections to caring adult mentors. Youth engaged in community service projects that fostered a sense of stewardship, responsibility, and belonging while contributing meaningful volunteer service to local conservation and community partners. The organization finalized and began implementing its 5 year (2025-2030) strategic plan, expanded leadership development opportunities through its high-school focused Venture program, and strengthened partnerships with schools, public agencies, conservation organizations, and community stakeholders. These efforts contributed to a safer, more supportive environment for rural Colorado youth while increasing access to positive developmental experiences that promote long-term physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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