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Colorado Christian Services Inc

EIN 84-0597782 · Centennial, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COLORADO CHRISTIAN SERVICES COMES ALONGSIDE WOMEN IN UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES AND CHRISTIAN ADOPTIVE COUPLES, IN BUILDING FAMILIES THROUGH CARING, EXPERIENCED AND PROFESSIONAL ADOPTION PLANNING SERVICES. IN ADDITION, OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROOM IS OPEN TO OUR CLIENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WOMEN AND FAMILIES CAN COME IN AND "SHOP" IN OUR BOUTIQUE-STYLE STORE AT NO COST TO THEM. OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROOM IS FULLY STOCKED WITH NEW AND GENTLY USED DONATED ITEMS.

Income
$817,881
Spending
$832,285
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
5
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$109,264, executive dir.

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $489,084 spent. IN 2024, COLORADO CHRISTIAN SERVICES SERVED 85 BIRTH PARENTS AND THERE WERE 105 BIRTH PARENT VISITS. COLORADO CHRISTIAN SERVICES PROVIDES FREE SERVICES TO ANY PREGNANT WOMAN, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, OR RELIGION. OUR CAPABLE STAFF OFFERS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, FOOD, AND CLOTHING. DEPENDING ON THE BIRTH MOTHER'S SITUATION, WE MAY ALSO PROVIDE PREGNANCY-RELATED FINANCIAL HELP TOWARD MEETING MEDICAL AND/OR LIVING EXPENSES. FOR THE BIRTH MOTHER DECIDING TO PARENT, WE OFFER PARENTING SKILLS COUNSELING. SHOULD A CLIENT CHOOSE TO PLACE HER CHILD IN A LOVING CHRISTIAN HOME, WE OFFER FULL ADOPTION SERVICES.
  2. $164,500 spent. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OUR MINISTRY IN 1963, COLORADO CHRISTIAN SERVICES HAS PLACED APPROXIMATELY 1,200 BABIES INTO LOVING, STABLE CHRISTIAN HOMES. WE ARE LICENSED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND SERVE FAMILIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: TRADITIONAL AND DESIGNATED ADOPTIONS, CONTRACT SERVICES, ADOPTIVE FAMILY ASSESSMENTS AND UPDATES, BIRTH PARENT COUNSELING, AND POST-PLACEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES. ADOPTION FEES ARE CHARGED TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR SERVICES RENDERED. IN 2024, THERE WAS 1 ORIGINAL HOME STUDY APPROVED, 10 HOME STUDY UPDATES COMPLETED, & 5 ADOPTIVE PLACEMENTS.
  3. $28,047 spent. IN 2024, THERE WERE 552 APPOINTMENTS TO RECEIVE DIAPERS, INFANT CLOTHING, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROOM.

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 November 6, 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 May 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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