F R I E N D S of Broomfield
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
DEDICATED TO ENHANCING COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE AND PERSON CENTERED APPROACH.
- Income
- $3.8 million
- Spending
- $4.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- -0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $130,000, founder and ceo
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
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (5)
- $1.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: FRIENDS BELIEVES THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES, HAS THE RIGHT TO BE FULLY INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND TO LIVE THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE. FRIENDS INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN A MANNER THAT WORKS BEST FOR EACH PERSON AND IS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR LIFE STYLE. WE CUSTOMIZE SUPPORT TO MEET THE PERSON'S NEEDS, PREFERENCES AND DESIRES. FRIENDS OFFERS SEVERAL MODELS OF SERVICE INCLUDING HOST HOMES, FAMILY CARE GIVER AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.
- $1.2 million spent. DAY PROGRAM: FRIENDS UNLIMITED DAY PROGRAM IS GUIDED BY A PERSON-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY AND IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE.WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY, ALL OF OUR LIVES ARE ENRICHED. FRIENDS SCHEDULES A VARIETY OF CLASSES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY ACCESS, AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING. THE CLASSES GO BEYOND THE BASICS AND OFFER INDIVIDUALS LIFE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES; CLASSES INCLUDE RECREATIONAL EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, COOKING, COMPUTERS, WEIGHT TRAINING, ART, MUSIC AND VOLUNTEERING. EVERY PERSON RECEIVES SUPPORTS TAILORED AROUND THEIR AREAS OF STRENGTHS AND HELP TO EMPOWER ADULTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- $331,946 spent. SOCIAL AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS: FRIENDS SOCIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE EVENING AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND SOCIAL NETWORKS, FOSTER FRIENDSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES OF LOCAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CAMPING, SKIING, CONCERTS, MOVIES, DANCES AND DINING OUT. FRIENDS ALSO OFFERS GENDER SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND INVITES MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE. FRIENDS TRAVEL PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING SUPPORT SERVICE TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAVEL. FRIENDS PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 20 EXTENDED TRIPS PER YEAR. TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE INDEPENDENT, USE WHEELCHAIRS, OR WHO MAY NEED EXTRA ASSISTANCE.
- $292,302 spent. SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: WORK IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF LIFE. PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BENEFIT FROM WORKING AS MUCH AS PEOPLE WITHOUT DISABILITIES DO. THE BENEFITS FROM WORK INCLUDE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY, INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND A MORE FULFILLING SOCIAL LIFE. FRIENDS USES A PERSON-CENTERED CAREER PLANNING MODEL THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT A PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCE, GOALS AND DREAMS. FRIENDS WILL COORDINATE SERVICES WITH COLORADO'S DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND WILL WORK WITH EMPLOYERS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO FIND A JOB THAT MATCHES A PERSON'S INTERESTS, WORKS WITH THEIR SCHEDULE AND PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE.
- $67,063 spent. BEHAVIORAL THERAPY PROGRAM: BEHAVIORAL PLAN CREATION AND ASSESSMENT, BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION AND TRAINING, DATA TRACKING AND REPORTING, BEHAVIORAL LINE SUPPORT, AND INDIVIDUAL/GROUP COUNSELING. THE GOAL OF BEHAVIORAL PLAN CREATION AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES IS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PERSON, HER / HIS INTERESTS, MOTIVATIONS, AND HISTORY; UNDERSTAND THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, AND PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT APPROPRIATE ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR.
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
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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 August 2002.
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 November 4, 2026.
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