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Project Self-Sufficiency of Northern Colorado

EIN 84-1206341 · Loveland, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME, SINGLE PARENTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND BECOME FREE FROM COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE WHILE BUILDING AND MAINTAINING STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES.

Income
$965,428
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
37

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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. $502,017 spent. PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY ASSISTED 123 SINGLE PARENTS DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY - JUNE 2025. EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT WAS MATCHED WITH AN ADVISOR FROM THE PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY STAFF WHO HELPS WITH GOAL SETTING, CAREER PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, BARRIER REMOVAL, ACCESS TO EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYMENT. EXPENSES TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR PROGRAM STAFF AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS SUPPLIES, POSTAGE, PRINTING, OFFICE SPACE, AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM EXECUTION. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES THAT DIRECTLY REMOVE BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY ARE INCLUDED IN THE CATEGORIES BELOW. SEE THE ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORT AT WWW.BRINGTHEPOWER.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. LOOK IN THE "ABOUT US" SECTION. PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY ASSISTED 123 SINGLE PARENTS DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY - JUNE 2025. EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT WAS MATCHED WITH AN ADVISOR FROM THE PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY STAFF WHO HELPS WITH GOAL SETTING, CAREER PLANNING, PROBLEM SOLVING, BARRIER REMOVAL, ACCESS TO EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYMENT. EXPENSES TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR PROGRAM STAFF AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS SUPPLIES, POSTAGE, PRINTING, OFFICE SPACE, AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM EXECUTION. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES THAT DIRECTLY REMOVE BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY ARE INCLUDED IN THE CATEGORIES BELOW. SEE THE ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORT AT WWW.BRINGTHEPOWER.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. LOOK IN THE "ABOUT US" SECTION.
  2. $233,469 spent. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE TOP BARRIERS THAT SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES FACE BY STABILIZING THEM IN AREAS OF HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH THAT IMPEDE A SINGLE PARENTS' ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN KEY AREAS. SUPPORTS INCLUDE HOUSING AND EVICTION PREVENTION, CAR REPAIRS, AND FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, TO NAME JUST A FEW. THE SAFETY NET PROVIDED BY THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM MITIGATES THE CYCLE OF CRISIS THAT MANY FAMILIES FACE WHEN LIVING IN POVERTY AND SUSTAINS MOMENTUM AND FOCUS TOWARD THE PURSUIT OF EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS.
  3. $51,502 spent. THE CARS FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATED VEHICLES TO FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. DONATED CARS ARE SAFETY INSPECTED AND NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE MADE. CAR TITLES ARE TRANSFERRED FROM THE DONORS TO THE ORGANIZATION AND THEN TO THE FAMILIES WHO ARE SELECTED TO RECEIVE A CAR. VOLUNTEER AND DONATED CAR REPAIR IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES. THE VALUE OF DONATED VEHICLES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY - JUNE 2025 TOTALED 22,643.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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