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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3692906

CAN D AID

Tax-exempt · LONGMONT, CO 80501

Financials

$1.5M$1.4M2021$1.5M$1.7M2023$1.4M$1.7M2024$1.2M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAN D AID by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,166,907$1,255,794-$88,887$646,199$22,061$624,138
December 31, 2024990$1,395,928$1,728,110-$332,182$759,201$50,181$709,020
December 31, 2023990$1,526,574$1,671,020-$144,446$1,072,737$73,234$999,503
December 31, 2021990$1,524,520$1,429,333$95,187$711,073$58,059$653,014
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,099,448
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$67,459
Other revenue
$67,459

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$441,633
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$486,516
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,880
Program services (functional)
$1,164,390
Management and general (functional)
$15,867
Fundraising (functional)
$75,537

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$759,201
Total assets, end of year
$646,199
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,061
Net assets, end of year
$624,138
Publicly traded securities
$100,655
Net assets without donor restrictions
$624,138
Gross receipts
$1,177,484
Employees
6
Volunteers
1,367
Year formed
2013
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Diana Falls HicksExecutive Director
Officer
40$147,600
Dale KatechisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Scott HicarVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ryan ChiachiereBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chad MelisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Peter GenuardiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Diana Falls HicksExecutive Director
Officer
40$161,356
Sara HannifinSenior Director of Engagem
Highest-paid employee
1$117,723
Dale KatechisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Scott HicarVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chad MelisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Peter GenuardiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kriste GoadBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Diana Falls HicksExecutive Director
Officer
40$147,600$16,685
Sara HannifinSenior Director of Engagement
Highest-paid employee
1$123,400$2,600
Sarah LeavittVP of Strategy and Impact
Highest-paid employee
1$106,754$12,201
Dale KatechisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott HicarVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Chad MelisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Peter GenuardiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kriste GoadBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Diana RalstonExecutive Director
Officer
40$113,400$11,498
Dale KatechisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott HicarVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Chad MelisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Peter GenuardiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kristie QuinnDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kriste GoadDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20 S BOWEN ST, LONGMONT, CO 80501-5870
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Diana Falls Hicks, 20 Bowen Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Signed the 990
Diana Falls Hicks, Executive Director
Phone
(970) 275-5156
Return prepared by
Hinkle & Company PC

Mission

Can'd Aid provides tools and access for under-resourced communities to lead healthy, active, and creative lives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Crush It Crusade - Helps communities strengthenlocal recycling education and engagement. Since 2013, over 133 community organizations, municipalities, parks, and festivals have received Crush It Crusade grants to support new and expanded community and event recycling programs.
    Expenses $292,859
  • Music and Arts - Through our Music and Arts program, we work to eliminate barriers and provide access to music, arts and culture. Can'd Aid works with nationally touring musicians (Tunes ambassadors), and provides hands-on music workshops for underserved youth and have donated more than 3,000 instruments to Title 1 public school music programs in need across the country. We also provide small grants to emerging artists to help support them in their careers.
    Expenses $110,176 · revenue $115,000
  • Treads and Trails - This program is focused on decreasing screentime and promoting active and healthy lifestyles for underserved youth. Volunteers have built and helped donate over 16,000 bikes, skateboards and helmets for youth across the U.S.
    Expenses $445,735 · revenue $495,040
  • Expenses $315,620

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3692906
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$646,199
Income (IRS master file)
$1,177,484

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,166,907$1,255,794$646,199XML
990December 2024$1,395,928$1,728,110$759,201XML
990December 2023$1,526,574$1,671,020$1,072,737XML
990December 2022$2,304,889$1,142,733$1,162,591IRS
990December 2021$1,524,520$1,429,333$711,073XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 46-3692906).

Questions about CAN D AID

What is the EIN of CAN D AID?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAN D AID is 46-3692906.
Is CAN D AID tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to CAN D AID tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAN D AID 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 CAN D AID 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 CAN D AID 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 CAN D AID?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Diana Falls Hicks.
Who are the officers and directors of CAN D AID?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,600 (Diana Falls Hicks, Executive Director).
How much revenue does CAN D AID have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,166,907, expenses of $1,255,794 and total assets of $646,199 at year end.

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