Nonprofit · EIN 46-4975570
A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA
Also known as ASPEN HOUSE
Tax-exempt · PAGOSA SPGS, CO 81147
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $531,670 | $421,108 | $110,562 | $684,454 | $24,878 | $659,576 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $593,165 | $408,721 | $184,444 | $614,822 | $17,808 | $597,014 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $344,345 | $244,150 | $100,195 | $401,975 | $12,205 | $389,770 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $337,016
- of which government grants
- $65,793
- Program service revenue
- $58,176
- Investment income
- $9,658
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $126,437
- Other revenue
- $126,820
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $188,390
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $286,768
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,695
- Occupancy
- $31,215
- Depreciation
- $4,800
- Program services (functional)
- $366,216
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,886
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,006
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $614,822
- Total assets, end of year
- $684,454
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,878
- Net assets, end of year
- $659,576
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $58,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $463,209
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $196,367
- Gross unrelated business income
- $126,820
- Gross receipts
- $614,568
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Copenhaver | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $57,331 |
| Keena Carstensen | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Nicole Smith | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bryan Looper | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Kloep | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Marybeth Dnyder | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jana Schick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Vergo | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Amythest Barker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ali Braun | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Julie Pederson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN PASCHAL | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CYNDI FIGARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN LOOPER | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARYBETH SNYDER | SECRETARY Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KEENA CARTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOANNE IRONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN PASCHAL | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CYNDI FIGARO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN LOOPER | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARYBETH SNYDER | SECRETARY Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KEENA CARTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOANNE IRONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5913, PAGOSA SPGS, CO 81147-5913
- In care of
- % BRYAN LOOPER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO BOX 5913, Pagosa Springs CO 81147
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- MICHAEL BRANCH, PO BOX 1333, PAGOSA SPRINGS CO 81147
- Signed the 990
- BRYAN LOOPER, Treasurer
- Return prepared by
- Jamie Matthews CPA
Mission
The Mission of Aspen House/Aspen Services is to cultivate an environment of success for adults with developmental disabilities and their community.
Program accomplishments
- A Safe Place in Pagosa Springs (dba Aspen House & Aspen Services) supports adults with developmental disabilities by providing supportive services to help them live and thrive in Pagosa Springs. These supports include individualized employment placement, which provides one-on-one job placement and coaching. Additionally, the Aspen Services Day Habilitation Program is for adults with developmental disabilities and focuses on the quality of our clients lives, as well as their overall level of functioning and independence in the community. All the programs strive to provide recreation, social/communication and physical fitness activities within the local community to enhance self-esteem and independence. The organization has been fundraising for Aspen House, an 8 unit affordable housing complex for adults with developmental disabilities. The project broke ground in 2026.Expenses $204,732 · revenue $65,793
- As part of the mission of Aspen Services, the organization operates Ps FroYo, a frozen yogurt shop located in Pagosa Springs, CO. The shop emphasizes employment of developmentally disabled adults, clients of Aspen Services or not, to help provide training in effective communication with supervisors, coworkers, and customers; ability to follow directions; ability to complete tasks; and workplace problem-solving skills. The proceeds from Ps FroYo help offset program related expenses of Aspen Services.Expenses $161,484 · revenue $126,820
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
- 46-4975570
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $684,454
- Income (IRS master file)
- $614,568
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $344,345 | $244,150 | $401,975 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: MICHAEL BRANCH | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA
- What is the EIN of A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA is 46-4975570.
- Is A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA 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 A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA 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 A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA 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 A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA?
- The 990-N for 2022 names MICHAEL BRANCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,331 (Patricia Copenhaver, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $531,670, expenses of $421,108 and total assets of $684,454 at year end.
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