Nonprofit · EIN 20-5653583
I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,528,737 | $3,515,777 | $12,960 | $964,119 | $363,176 | $600,943 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,961,097 | $3,031,970 | -$70,873 | $905,826 | $317,843 | $587,983 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,713,346 | $2,641,169 | $72,177 | $992,212 | $334,300 | $657,912 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $722,083 | $661,869 | $60,214 | $658,110 | $357,584 | $300,526 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $428,477
- Program service revenue
- $2,962,218
- Investment income
- $100,623
- Royalties
- $6,419
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $93,660
- Other revenue
- $37,419
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $636,795
- Other salaries and wages
- $665,448
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,488,222
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $55,949
- Accounting fees
- $19,558
- Occupancy
- $31,479
- Travel
- $310,801
- Depreciation
- $20,042
- Program services (functional)
- $2,670,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $515,657
- Fundraising (functional)
- $329,506
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $905,826
- Total assets, end of year
- $964,119
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $363,176
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,943
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,429
- Gross receipts
- $3,683,737
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERESA ALFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,343 | $6,374 |
| JOHN-MICHAEL KEYES | STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $148,339 | $17,329 |
| PATRICK HAMILTON | ALLIANCE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $144,860 | $18,776 |
| ELLEN KEYES | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,796 | $5,977 |
| DAVID BAUER | CHAIRMAN/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIUS SHANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ENGLERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK DEANGELIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA ERICKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN-MICHAEL KEYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to 5/31/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $145,831 | $14,628 |
| CARLY POSEY | MISSION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,204 | $19,801 |
| THERESA ALFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM 9/11/2024 Officer | 40 | $129,525 | $5,181 |
| ELLEN KEYES | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,621 | $10,338 |
| PATRICK HAMILTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6/01/2024-9/10/2024 Officer | 40 | $111,191 | $11,639 |
| CHRIS ZIMMERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $24,450 | $0 |
| JAMES ENGLERT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $7,100 | $0 |
| FRANK DEANGELIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $3,500 | $0 |
| HEILIT BIEHL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIUS SHANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG STRAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLY POSEY | MISSION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,181 | $13,958 |
| JOHN-MICHAEL KEYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $133,752 | $9,833 |
| ELLEN KEYES | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,189 | $9,232 |
| JAMES ENGLERT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEILIT BIEHL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ZIMMERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK DEANGELIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG STRAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN-MICHAEL KEYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $103,800 | $7,705 |
| PAT HAMILTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ENGLERT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ZIMMERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK DEANGELIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA VARGAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA JEROME BEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEILIT BIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MURPHY ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8400 E CRESCENT PKWY STE 600, GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111-2842
- In care of
- % ELLEN STODDARD-KEYES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- THERESA ALFORD, PO BOX 489, PLACITAS, NM 87043
- Signed the 990
- THERESA ALFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (303) 426-3100
- Website
- www.iloveuguys.org
- Return prepared by
- The Accounting Department Inc
Mission
TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE JOY OF YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIVE ACTIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL (SRP), AND STANDARD REUNIFICATION METHOD (SRM) REMAIN THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESEARCH-INFORMED, ACTION-BASED CRISIS RESPONSE AND REUNIFICATION FRAMEWORKS THAT ESTABLISH A SHARED LANGUAGE AND COORDINATED PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. AS OF THIS REPORTING YEAR, SRP AND SRM ARE IMPLEMENTED BY MORE THAN 78,000 SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS NATIONWIDE. PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE IS PRIMARILY GENERATED THROUGH KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING WORKSHOPS, CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, AND ANNUAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS WITH IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATIONS. DEMAND FOR TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT CONTINUED TO INCREASE DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, RESULTING IN EXPANDED NATIONAL REACH AND DEEPER ENGAGEMENT ACROSS EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SECTORS. QUARTERLY LIVESTREAM SRP AND SRM TRAININGS CONTINUED ON AN OPEN ENROLLMENT BASIS. THESE VIRTUAL SESSIONS PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE INTRODUCTORY AND REFRESHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS AND AGENCIES AT A MODEST COST, WHILE EXPANDING NATIONAL ACCESS TO THE FOUNDATIONS PROGRAMS. IN-PERSON CURRICULUM REMAINS ELIGIBLE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. TRAININGS ARE APPROVED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR COUNSELORS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS THROUGH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS, POST CREDIT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS IN MULTIPLE STATES, AND BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT (TCOLE), AMONG OTHERS. THESE ACCREDITATIONS SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND INCREASE ADOPTION AMONG PUBLIC SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $2,469,725 · revenue $2,677,309
- THE FOUNDATION HOSTED ITS ANNUAL BRIEFINGS SYMPOSIUM IN APRIL. THIS EVENT PROVIDES IN-DEPTH INSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE ON THE STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL AND STANDARD REUNIFICATION METHOD, WHILE CONVENING PRACTITIONERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING. THE SYMPOSIUM INCLUDES ADVANCED APPLICATION TRAINING, AND PRESENTATIONS FROM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN SCHOOL SAFETY, CRISIS LEADERSHIP, AND COORDINATED RESPONSE. THE EVENT STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, REINFORCES FIDELITY OF IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACROSS ADOPTING COMMUNITIES.Expenses $11,984 · revenue $1,775
- THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL SAFETY MATERIALS REMAIN CURRENT, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, AND ALIGNED WITH BEST PRACTICES IN CRISIS RESPONSE AND SCHOOL SAFETY. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT OF NEW PROGRAM MATERIAL, INCLUDING: THE SRM TABLETOP EXERCISE (SRM TEX), SCHEDULED FOR LAUNCH IN 2026, PROVIDES STRUCTURED, SCENARIO-BASED PRACTICE FOR ORGANIZATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE STANDARD REUNIFICATION METHOD. THIS EXERCISE ENHANCES REAL-WORLD READINESS, CROSS-AGENCY COORDINATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS. A NEWLY PRODUCED SRP TRAINING VIDEO TITLE 5 MINUTES, 5 ACTIONS, IS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE IN 2026. THIS CONCISE TRAINING TOOL PROVIDES AN ACCESSIBLE OVERVIEW OF SRP ACTIONS AND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARENESS AND CONSISTENT MESSAGING. EXPANDED PRE-K THROUGH ELEMENTARY (PREK-2+) MATERIALS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE AGE-APPROPRIATE SAFETY CONCEPTS TO YOUNG CHILDREN. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDE THE ILLUSTRATED CHILDRENS BOOK LEARN FROM THE HELPERS: 5 ACTIONS TO KEEP US SAFE AND A COMPANION INSTRUCTOR GUIDE. DIGITAL VERSIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC, AND PRINTED COPIES MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS ONLINE STORE. THROUGH CONTINUED PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING EXPANSION, AND MATERIAL UPDATES, THE I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION ADVANCES ITS MISSION TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.Expenses $188,905 · revenue $314,134
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5653583
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $964,119
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,683,737
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,528,737 | $3,515,777 | $964,119 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,961,097 | $3,031,970 | $905,826 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,713,346 | $2,641,169 | $992,212 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,693,612 | $1,420,378 | $912,752 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $722,083 | $661,869 | $658,110 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5653583).
Questions about I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION is 20-5653583.
- Is I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names THERESA ALFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,343 (THERESA ALFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does I LOVE U GUYS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,528,737, expenses of $3,515,777 and total assets of $964,119 at year end.
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