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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3291494

BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES

Tax-exempt · ARVADA, CO 80004

Financials

$4.7M$4.5M2022$6.3M$6.4M2023$7M$7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$7,013,458$7,038,967-$25,509$600,687$0$600,687
March 31, 2024990$6,319,057$6,364,293-$45,236$626,196$0$626,196
March 31, 2023990$4,674,443$4,463,584$210,859$671,432$0$671,432
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,889,033
Program service revenue
$54,739
Investment income
$69,686
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,262,212
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$716,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$716,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$950
Program services (functional)
$6,316,754
Management and general (functional)
$722,213

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$626,196
Total assets, end of year
$600,687
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$600,687
Net assets without donor restrictions
$600,687
Gross receipts
$7,013,458
Employees
0
Year formed
2015
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shelly BenderPresident & COO
Trustee or director, Officer
15$275,000
James E Elliott IVCFO & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$223,000
Annie SternerVP & HR Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$218,000
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Annie SternerVP & HR Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$190,000
James E Elliott IVCFO & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$124,000
Shelly BenderPresident & COO
Trustee or director, Officer
15$65,000
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shelly BenderPresident & COO
Trustee or director, Officer
15$235,000
James E Elliott IVCFO & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$194,000
Annie SternerVP & HR Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$170,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6140 QUAIL ST, ARVADA, CO 80004-4665
In care of
% JAMES E ELLIOTT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Shelly Bender, 6140 Quail Street, Arvada, CO 80004
Signed the 990
James E Elliott IV, Treasurer
Phone
(303) 903-2121
Return prepared by
Bruce A Gray CPA

Mission

The mission of the organization is to provide families with a means to provide educational and athletic opportunities for their children.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Organization sponsored underfunded students to attend college and have opportunities for educational experiences such as travel and assistance with books and supplies.
    Expenses $4,112,033 · grants $4,049,261
  • Organization allowed underfunded youth to participate in athletic activities including payment of registration fees, purchase of equipment and uniforms, and allowing participation in team travel.
    Expenses $2,170,318 · grants $2,170,318
  • Organization provided opportunities for youth to participate in activities such as music, drama, arts, dance, and clubs.
    Expenses $34,403 · grants $34,403

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-3291494
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
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$600,687
Income (IRS master file)
$7,013,458

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$7,013,458$7,038,967$600,687XML
990March 2024$6,319,057$6,364,293$626,196XML
990March 2023$4,674,443$4,463,584$671,432XML
990March 2022$3,014,230$2,678,598$460,573IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS
990March 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 47-3291494).

Questions about BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES

What is the EIN of BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES is 47-3291494.
Is BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES 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 BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Shelly Bender.
Who are the officers and directors of BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $275,000 (Shelly Bender, President & COO).
How much revenue does BOOSTERS FOR FAMILIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,013,458, expenses of $7,038,967 and total assets of $600,687 at year end.

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