Nonprofit · EIN 46-4789197
TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · TELLURIDE, CO 81435
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $370,086 | $393,192 | -$23,106 | $500,768 | $9,191 | $491,577 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $480,090 | $376,637 | $103,453 | $529,629 | $14,947 | $514,682 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $320,469 | $268,016 | $52,453 | $411,550 | $3,267 | $408,283 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $363,992
- of which government grants
- $134,294
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,597
- Other revenue
- $497
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,491
- Other salaries and wages
- $96,008
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $226,610
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,225
- Occupancy
- $8,385
- Travel
- $2,152
- Depreciation
- $10,333
- Program services (functional)
- $326,894
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,144
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,154
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $529,629
- Total assets, end of year
- $500,768
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,191
- Net assets, end of year
- $491,577
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $62,001
- Gross receipts
- $370,086
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Russell | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,491 |
| Rose Gutfeld | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Ziegler | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susanne Connolly | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jody Miller | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lanier Nelson | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| McKay Belk | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanya Morlang | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Lavendar Smith | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Russell | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $90,815 |
| Rose Gutfeld | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Ziegler | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susanne Connolly | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jody Miller | Board Member at Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lanier Nelson | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| McKay Belk | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanya Morlang | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Russell | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $83,654 |
| Rose Gutfeld | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Ziegler | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susanne Connolly | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jody Miller | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Matt Lewis | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lanier Nelson | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| McKay Belk | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanya Morlang | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2072, TELLURIDE, CO 81435-2072
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 599, Telluride CO 81435
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Vivian Russell, PO Box 2072, Telluride, CO 81435
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Elizabeth Walker, PO Box 599, Placerville CO 81430
- Signed the 990
- David Ziegler, Treasurer Board of Directors
- Phone
- (970) 708-1986
- Website
- truenorthyouthprogram.org
- Return prepared by
- Nonprofit Technical Assistance Center
Mission
Our MISSION: True North inspires individual determination and teaches self-advocacy by providing year round positive youth development programs for teens in our rural San Miguel region who have limited access to resources, opportunities, and support.
Program accomplishments
- True North Youth Program's 2025 highlights showcase a comprehensive array of offerings, with 48 programs delivered and 414 total participations, including free access for students across three school districts and homeschoolers. Throughout the school year, True North provided weekly academic tutoring (Base Camp) to 38 students, offered 28 sessions within the Telluride High School AVID program focusing on 11th and 12th graders, and delivered weekly in-school support in the Nucla Senior Seminar and the Norwood Tech Building. Key program areas included extensive college and career preparation, emphasizing career exploration, resume building, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and connections to apprenticeships. The program supported college applications, visited regional college campuses, and awarded 11 new scholarships to graduating seniors, while continuing to support 23 college students from previous years. Through its Jobs Connect 2025 program, True North partnered with 14 businesses from Telluride to Naturita to secure summer jobs for local teens, also providing scholarships for Trades School. True North's Trading Post, located in the Norwood schools' tech building, offered teens a wealth of donated goods, including clothes (even prom dresses), mountain bikes, snowboards, shoes, games, and free winter coats. Additional programming featured 12 day trips utilizing the new Red Van for regional experiences and higher education campus tours, 5 outdoor education programs (river trip, Nordic skiing, hiking, outdoor leadership), 6 arts programs fostering creative expression and appreciation, and 4 service-learning programs emphasizing community engagement and environmental stewardship. Collaborations were significant, with 13 programs involving 6 different organizations, expanding reach, sharing resources, and strengthening community ties. The program delivered 43 school-year programs for consistent academic support and 5 intensive summer programs. True North met diverse youth needs through a broad and balanced range of programming, demonstrating strong community engagement and continued growth through partnerships and expanded offerings.Expenses $326,894
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
- 46-4789197
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $500,768
- Income (IRS master file)
- $370,086
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $370,086 | $393,192 | $500,768 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $480,090 | $376,637 | $529,629 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $320,469 | $268,016 | $411,550 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $284,684 | $217,294 | $355,832 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Elizabeth Walker | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-4789197).
Questions about TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM is 46-4789197.
- Is TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM 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 TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM 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 TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM 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 TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Vivian Russell.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,491 (Vivian Russell, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $370,086, expenses of $393,192 and total assets of $500,768 at year end.
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