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Community Coalition for Families & Children

EIN 84-1157057 · Woodland Park, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Community Partnership delivers programs and services that strengthen families, so that all Teller County families are self-reliant, fully functional, and positive contributors to our community.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
24
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$119,051, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (7)
  1. $243,327 spent. Family Development Services: Provides customized family development plans, goal setting, financial coaching, basic needs assistance, information and referrals.
  2. $283,964 spent. Early Childhood Development: Provides evidence-based instruction on group and in-home settings; promotes childhood readiness and social-emotional skills in children ages 0-5, and provides parents access to childhood development and health screenings, parenting education, resources, and social capital in the form of play groups and group connections.
  3. $150,659 spent. Healthy Living: Programs help people become aware of and have access to healthy choices. Expected results are that an increase in healthy behaviors like exercise and proper nutrition and decrease in unhealthy choices will results in less obese citizens who are better equipped to manage their health. Programs include cooking matters adult exercise, catch (coordinated approach to children's health)., eat play grow, exploring goods together and community gardens.
  4. $122,934 spent. Parenting Education: Provides evidence-based instruction in group and in-home settings and community-based events; for caregivers of children aged 1-4, 5-11, teens and for those parenting after divorce or parenting as grandparents; positive parenting techniques include problem solving, remaining calm, and non-violent discipline; provides resources and social capital to improve a family's resiliency.
  5. $111,832 spent. Adult Education: Delivers the county's only general education development (GED) instruction, test preparation and computerized testing. Expected results are that graduates will have extended work, education and income opportunities ultimately contributing to a more productive economy.
  6. $115,645 spent. Basic Needs: This concrete support in times of need may include financial assistance with energy bills, food, flex funding housing and transportation. Family eligibility is determined by Community Partnership advocates in order to address immediate need for family stability, and financial coaching is provided. Expected results are that families who feel supported become more resilient and increase their readiness for long-term change.
  7. $166,833 spent. Other programatic expenses.

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 November 1991.

    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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