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Roundup Fellowship Inc

EIN 84-0643724 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 70 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO THRIVE WITH CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY, ONE STEP AT A TIME.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
167
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$160,410, ceo, preside

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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% 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 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 70 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (3)
  1. $5.6 million spent. OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS SERVE BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) WHO MAY ALSO BE DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEATH CHALLENGES IN GROUP HOMES, HOST HOMES, OR SUPPORTED IN THEIR OWN HOME. EACH PROGRAM IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO SUPPORT AND RESPECT THE INDIVIDUALS'PERSONAL CHOICES AND GOALS AND HAVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE. OUR CHILDREN'S GROUP HOMES HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING. INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED BY STAFF, BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANTS, AND CLINICIANS.
  2. $2.7 million spent. THE ROUNDUP SCHOOL AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED FOR DUAL DIAGNOSED STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES IN MORE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS. WE OFFER A THERAPEUTIC, SMALL GROUP SETTING WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION. WE HELP STUDENTS FEEL SAFE, DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS, AND DEVELOP ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY SKILLS. OUR CURRICULUM IS INDIVIDUALIZED IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS, SOCIAL SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. WE ALSO OFFER A TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AS THEY ARE LAUNCHING INTO ADULTHOOD.
  3. $1.8 million spent. OUR DAY PROGRAM SERVES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) IN BOTH DENVER AND COLORADO SPRINGS. WE PROVIDE ADULTS WITH IDD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE ALSO OFFERING SITE-BASED CURRICULUM. WE DEVELOP PROGRAMS FOR EACH CLIENT BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS, NEEDS, AND ABILITIES. WE MATCH INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS AND IN SMALL GROUPS. THIS ALLOWS US TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MANY RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE DENVER AND COLORADO SPRINGS AREA WHILE ENCOURAGING PEER RELATIONSHIPS TO DEVELOP.

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 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 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 January 1974.

    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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