Third Story Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Third Story creates and run year-round programs for at-risk youth in two west Denver neighborhoods. The Third Story provides the following programs and services to the community: Summer Programs (Summer JAM), Street Church, Whiz Kids Tutoring, The EDGGe (opportunities for middle-school boys and middle/high school girls), Community Outreach, Smart Sacks Dinners and Healthy Mini Meals. The Third Story also raises awareness and funds for these programs through written media and music.
- Income
- $133,538
- Spending
- $164,695
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 58
- Highest pay
- $83,825, president
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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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)
- $123,523 spent. Top Achievements * Continuing our mentoring/discipleship program * Reaching out to urban youth through our after-school and summer year-round program, and our school year tutoring program. * Assisting families in crisis situations (medical emergencies, grocery assistance,rent and utility help) * Providing youth in our community with a healthier meal/snack program Healthy Mini Meals (year-round healthy, substantial snacks, 2-3 times a week) * Equipping our volunteer staff through training and ministry experience * Raising awareness through written word (West Side Stories) * Providing community support to our neighbors through home visitations and support. NumbersYouth involved in after-school and summer programs 71 different children came to our programs during 2025 Volunteers 58 (including subs) (including three on-call teachers) West Side Stories 4 issues published in 2025 Events held * Two sessions of weekly tutoring throughout the school year * Two sessions of weekly after-school Bible Clubs throughout the school year * Two sessions of weekly summer clubs (June/July) * Various opportunities for service for middle/high-schoolers * Three healthy mini-meals a week during school year / Two during summerApproximate percentage of your 2025 program expenses for each listed accomplishment: * Street Church 30% * Neighborhood Tutoring 15% * West Side Ministries 5% * Summer JAM 25% * West Side Stories (+ supporter communication) 5% * Community Ministry 20%
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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