The Place
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PLACE HELPS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND YOUTH AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS OVERCOME REAL LIFE CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.
- Income
- $6.5 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- 14.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 78%
- Employees
- 75
- Volunteers
- 260
- Highest pay
- $133,909, ceo (to 06/2025)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 87% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 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
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (6)
- $705,499 spent. OVERNIGHT SHELTER AND DAY SERVICES: HOMELESS YOUTH ARE INVITED TO STAY AT THE SHELTER AS LONG AS THEY ARE ACTIVELY RECEIVING SERVICES AND ARE MAKING PROGRESS ON THEIR CASE PLAN TOWARD ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WHEN YOUTH FIRST ENTER THE SHELTER, THEY PARTICIPATE IN AN INTAKE ASSESSMENT TO HELP DETERMINE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND IDENTIFY PERSONAL BARRIERS TO EXITING LIVING ON THE STREETS. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A CASE MANAGER, EACH YOUTH DEVELOPS A CASE PLAN TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BUILDING ON EXISTING STRENGTHS AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
- $831,024 spent. HOUSING SERVICES: THE PLACE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO YOUTH PLACED IN SCATTERED SITE HOUSING UNITS. INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE COMBINED IN OUR HOUSING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A STABLE AND SAFE PLATFORM FOR A LIFE OFF THE STREETS. EVERY YOUTH IN OUR HOUSING PROGRAM WORKS WITH A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER TO CREATE A CASE PLAN THAT MAY INCLUDE EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE.
- $285,867 spent. OUTREACH: THE PLACE'S STREET OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE ON THE STREETS SEEKING OUT RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE WHEREVER THEY MAY BE CONGREGATING. THE STAFF ENGAGE YOUTH IN CONVERSATION AND DISTRIBUTE HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, FOOD AND ITEMS THAT OFFER PROTECTION ON THE STREET. HEALTHCARE AGENCIES, IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ALLOW THE OUTREACH TEAM TO PROVIDE HIV AND HEPATITIS-C TESTING RESOURCES. OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE TRAINED THROUGH THE PRINCIPALS OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND ARE ADEPT AT ESTABLISHING TRUST AMONG THE HOMELESS YOUTH POPULATION AS THEY PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR SHELTER, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENTS PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR DRUG COUNSELING, SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH CARE.
- $209,560 spent. PROGRAM OVERSITE AND EVALUATION: PROGRAM OVERSITE PROVIDES SUPERVISION OF PROGRAM MANAGERS; PROVIDES IN-HOUSE TRAINING AND DISCUSSIONS OF ON TOPICS SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, BASIC FIRST AID, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, DE-ESCALATION TACTICS, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING AND OTHER APPLICABLE ISSUES AS THEY PERTAIN TO PROVIDING CARE FOR AND ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS YOUTH POPULATION. PROGRAM EVALUATION INCLUDES THE COLLECTION AND INTERPRETATION OF AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF CLIENT DATA USED FOR PURPOSES OF REPORTING, DECISION-MAKING, OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING.
- $105,013 spent. LAUNCHPAD: THE PLACE IS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COHEN-ESREY, A KANSAS-BASED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER AND INVESTOR, TO BUILD AN INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMPLEX IN THE HEART OF OLD COLORADO SPRINGS. THE NEW MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING WILL HAVE 50 ONE- AND TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AVAILABLE AS LONG-TERM RENTALS FOR TENANTS WHO ARE LESS THAN 24 YEARS OF AGE UPON ADMISSION AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY THROUGH THE STATE OF COLORADO'S HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM. EVERY TENANT WILL ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE LAUNCHPAD OFFICIALLY OPENED AS OF MAY 2025.
- CLINICAL: THE PLACE'S CLINICAL DEPARTMENT WAS CREATED IN ANTICIPATION OF GEARING UP TO BILL MEDICAID FOR SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THIS PROCESS IS STILL IN ITS EARLY STAGES OF RESEARCH AND PLANNING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 July 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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