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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Adult, Continuing Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$409k (2023)

20112023 $0$100k$200k$300k$400k$500k

Expenses
$479k (2023)

20112023 $0$100k$200k$300k$400k$500k

Total Assets
$388k (2023)

20112023 $0$100k$200k$300k$400k$500k

Total Liabilities
$50.3k (2023)

20112023 −$20k$0$20k$40k$60k
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,223
Expenses
$478,535
Net Income
-$69,312
Net Assets
$337,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,788
92.3%
Program Services $35,281
8.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,427
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $581
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,191
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $213,350
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $387,802
Total Liabilities $50,341
Net Assets $337,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Christopher Mcdonald (Executive Di) $77,191 $0 $2,316
Kelsey Allen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Precious Bugarin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Guest (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Montoya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Cochair) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Cochair) $0 $0 $0
Marisol Tawadros (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Walsh (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$404,690
Expenses
$377,056
Net Income
$27,634
Net Assets
$406,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,216
93.2%
Program Services $30,292
7.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,882
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $64
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,915
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,997
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $412,652
Total Liabilities $5,879
Net Assets $406,773
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Di) $31,642 $0 $0
Christopher Mcdonald (Executive Di) $20,272 $0 $0
Chris Bodamer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Gonser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Guest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Cochair) $0 $0 $0
Michael Montoya (Director) $0 $0 $0
Molly Newgard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Cochair & T) $0 $0 $0
Marisol Tawadros (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,237
Expenses
$350,461
Net Income
-$7,224
Net Assets
$379,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $284,893
83.0%
Program Services $55,245
16.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,032
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $67
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,640
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,011
48.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $384,190
Total Liabilities $5,051
Net Assets $379,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Di) $68,640 $0 $7,232
Chris Bodamer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Molly Newgard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Secretary &T) $0 $0 $0
Marisol Tawadros (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$488,266
Expenses
$348,683
Net Income
$139,583
Net Assets
$386,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $452,356
92.6%
Program Services $32,121
6.6%
Investment Income $140
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,649
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,356
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,693
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,261
Total Liabilities $8,898
Net Assets $386,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Dir.) $65,356 $0 $0
Saxar Lower (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Molly Newgard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bodamer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marisol Tawadros (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$372,502
Expenses
$377,625
Net Income
-$5,123
Net Assets
$246,780
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $346,987
93.2%
Program Services $43,099
11.6%
Investment Income $206
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$17,790
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,632
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,333
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $255,244
Total Liabilities $8,464
Net Assets $246,780
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Dir.) $64,632 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Yanhs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Molly Newgard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Issac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bodamer (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marisol Tawadros (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pearlstein (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Shari Staten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Fiehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$361,144
Expenses
$347,661
Net Income
$13,483
Net Assets
$251,903
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $336,419
93.2%
Program Services $47,734
13.2%
Investment Income $199
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,208
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,076
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,400
47.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,373
Total Liabilities $9,470
Net Assets $251,903
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Dir.) $56,076 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Yanhs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Issac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bodamer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marisol Tawadros (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shari Staten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Fiehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pearlstein (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,487
Expenses
$324,241
Net Income
$8,246
Net Assets
$238,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $317,874
95.6%
Program Services $36,563
11.0%
Investment Income $250
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$22,200
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,500
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $152,610
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,444
Total Liabilities $8,024
Net Assets $238,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Dir.) $52,500 $0 $0
Chenoa Philabaum (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Yanhs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Blair (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Issac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Ferrer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pearlstein (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Fiehn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,278
Expenses
$319,072
Net Income
$39,206
Net Assets
$230,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $336,735
94.0%
Program Services $35,508
9.9%
Investment Income $226
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$14,191
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,960
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,361
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,478
Total Liabilities $8,304
Net Assets $230,174
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizebett Eslinger (Executive Dir.) $48,960 $0 $0
Lori Le Cheminant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Issac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Ferrer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Larralde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Reggie Wideman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Rood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oren Haker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kari Easton (Outgoing Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matt Blair (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pearlstein (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Fiehn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$315,903
Expenses
$333,657
Net Income
-$17,754
Net Assets
$190,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,421
93.5%
Program Services $38,198
12.1%
Investment Income $591
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$18,307
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,610
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,330
39.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $199,367
Total Liabilities $8,399
Net Assets $190,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Eslinger (Executive Dir.) $46,763 $0 $0
Robyn Steely (Executive Dir.) $9,847 $0 $0
Jason Wolf (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenni Leasia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Koebke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Shapton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pearlstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Oren Haker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Fiehn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kari Easton (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lori Le Cheminant (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Blair (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$360,104
Expenses
$324,835
Net Income
$35,269
Net Assets
$215,551
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $318,751
88.5%
Program Services $50,766
14.1%
Investment Income $761
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$12,233
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,059
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,000
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,905
45.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,722
Total Liabilities -$6,829
Net Assets $215,551
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robyn Steely (Executive Director) $48,000 $0 $0
Kristi Koebke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Gray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Shapton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baylis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenni Leasia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Pearlstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Wolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari Easton (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matt Blair (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lori Le Cheminant (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,290
Expenses
$278,540
Net Income
$21,750
Net Assets
$180,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $265,935
88.6%
Program Services $44,879
14.9%
Investment Income $269
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$10,793
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,407
18.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,474
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,926
Total Liabilities -$9,356
Net Assets $180,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robyn Steely (Executive Director) $47,626 $0 $0
Ben Moorad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Schallert (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lori Le Cheminant (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Koebke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kari Easton (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jason Wolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenni Leasia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Gray (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baylis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Blair (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$301,492
Expenses
$261,314
Net Income
$40,178
Net Assets
$158,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,140
89.6%
Program Services $35,564
11.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,212
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,106
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,712
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,532
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $158,532

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,524
Expenses
$244,823
Net Income
-$12,299
Net Assets
$118,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,374
86.2%
Program Services $33,829
14.5%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,683
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,695
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,813
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,354
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $118,354

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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