Nonprofit · EIN 61-1458290
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,601,715 | $11,658,674 | -$56,959 | $19,500,445 | $883,959 | $18,616,486 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,332,311 | $13,345,462 | -$2,013,151 | $19,812,981 | $1,201,497 | $18,611,484 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,638,998 | $10,787,471 | $1,851,527 | $18,879,806 | $799,648 | $18,080,158 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,888,296
- of which government grants
- $1,201,797
- Program service revenue
- $7,124,448
- Investment income
- $569,870
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $157,573
- Other revenue
- $19,101
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,314,944
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,048,768
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,650,852
- Professional fundraising fees
- $90,260
- Legal fees
- $31,954
- Occupancy
- $388,284
- Travel
- $49,987
- Depreciation
- $524,403
- Program services (functional)
- $8,881,507
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,669,091
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,108,076
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,812,981
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,500,445
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $883,959
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,616,486
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,291,306
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,693,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,064,302
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,552,184
- Gross receipts
- $11,772,912
- Employees
- 189
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA WATROUS | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $210,379 | $14,632 |
| MATT PADILLA | CFO Officer | 40 | $146,574 | $12,495 |
| STEPHANIE HEARN | CMDO Officer | 40 | $141,632 | $12,297 |
| FANNY TELLEZ | CHRO Officer | 40 | $138,142 | $12,768 |
| VANESSA ROSS | CPO STARTING Officer | 40 | $114,830 | $22,121 |
| SARAH LINNELL | CCO Officer | 40 | $117,332 | $11,325 |
| DJUANA OSBY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,286 | $16,979 |
| COURTNEY ELLIS | MARKETING DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,936 | $10,749 |
| KAREN DAVIS | SP ED TEACHE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,840 | $10,706 |
| LINDSAY MENOUGH | CPO THRU10/2 Officer | 40 | $100,313 | $8,987 |
| STEVEN OLIVER | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,654 | $4,146 |
| KATHY FLESHER | CRO STARTING Officer | 40 | $80,629 | $3,225 |
| MATTHEW MCCURDY | CRO THRU 9/2 Officer | 40 | $67,405 | $11,460 |
| UZO AKOTAOBI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SATISH CHANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT GARTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEIF HOUKOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECCA KUUSINEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCCULLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MCGUIRE | GOVERNANCE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MCDERMOTT | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY PIEPGRAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PROPST | FINANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG REEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMERON RICHARDS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK RILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA WATROUS | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $200,033 | $16,232 |
| STEPHANIE HEARN | CMDO Officer | 40 | $113,241 | $10,658 |
| FANNY TELLEZ | CHRO Officer | 40 | $108,281 | $11,418 |
| SARAH LINNELL | CCO Officer | 40 | $46,749 | $3,776 |
| HENDRIK KOPPERL | CFO (THRU 12 Officer | 40 | $7,493 | $0 |
| UZO AKOTAOBI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN APT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SATISH CHANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GARTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIF HOUKOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECCA KUUSINEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN LEITCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MARCHESCHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCCULLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MCGUIRE | GOVERNANCE C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MCDERMOTT | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY PIEPGRAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PROPST | FINANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG REEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON RICHARDS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK RILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL ROBLES | BD MEMBER TH Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT PADILLA | CFO (AS OF 2 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA WATROUS | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $202,341 | $16,232 |
| KARI CHAPMAN | CFO (THRU 3/ Officer | 40 | $144,784 | $14,932 |
| MERIDITH SHUMAN | CCP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,744 | $20,380 |
| STEPHANIE HEARN | CMDO Officer | 40 | $68,759 | $5,066 |
| FANNY TELLEZ | CHRO Officer | 40 | $54,231 | $1,400 |
| UZO AKOTAOBI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN APT | FINANCE CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BALDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY BARRIOS | DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGGIE CHAPMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRANCISCUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GARTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HANA | MEMBER (THRU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE HOPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIF HOUKOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECCA KUUSINEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LOVE | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MCGUIRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MCDERMOTT | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY PIEPGRAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PROPST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG REEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON RICHARDS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL ROBLES | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2950 TENNYSON ST, DENVER, CO 80212-3029
- In care of
- % NED BRESLIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELINDA WATROUS, 2950 TENNYSON STREET, DENVER, CO 80212
- Signed the 990
- MELINDA WATROUS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 433-2541
- Website
- WWW.TENNYSONCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KUNDINGER CORDER & MONTOYA PC
Mission
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN (TCC) IS DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND/OR TRAUMA SO THEY CAN BRAVELY, AND SAFELY, CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S STORY. TCC'S TRAINED PROFESSIONALS EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CHILD-CENTERED, CUSTOMIZED APPROACH TO HEALING THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BASED AND DAY TREATMENT SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF ALL TCC PROGRAMS IS TO REINTEGRATE CHILDREN BACK INTO SAFE FAMILIES, SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- TENNYSON CENTER'S FULLY ACCREDITED THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES 5- TO 21- YEAR-OLDS A HOLISTIC EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC LEARNING, HELPING STUDENTS THRIVE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. CLASSROOMS SERVE NEUROTYPICAL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS STUDENTS WITH NEURODIVERSITY, SUCH AS AUTISM OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. CLINICIANS OFFER INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $5,825,981 · revenue $5,080,654
- COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES PROVIDE INTENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY, PARENTING SUPPORT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, AND MORE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES ACROSS COLORADO. TENNYSON CENTER BRINGS THESE SERVICES DIRECTLY TO HOMES, SCHOOLS, OUTPATIENT SETTINGS, OR ANY OTHER PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN BEST WORK TOWARDS HEALING. TENNYSON OFFERS SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR A VARIETY OF GROUPS INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISABILITIES AND PARENTS WITH TEENS.Expenses $1,476,913 · revenue $746,006
- TENNYSON'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MAINTAINS A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH AGE 6 TO 16, WHO QUALIFY FOR THE CHILDREN'S HABILITATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (CHRP) WAIVER. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE FACILITY (RCCF) FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CDHS) AND THE HEALTH FIRST COLORADO HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - CHILDREN'S HABILITATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET IN LESS INTENSIVE SETTINGS. TENNYSON'S TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP SESSIONS, AND EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES LIKE GARDENING AND ART.Expenses $1,578,613 · revenue $1,297,788
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1458290
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,500,445
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,772,912
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $11,601,715 | $11,658,674 | $19,500,445 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $11,332,311 | $13,345,462 | $19,812,981 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $12,638,998 | $10,787,471 | $18,879,806 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,768,822 | $10,735,656 | $16,755,505 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 61-1458290).
Questions about TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME
- What is the EIN of TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME is 61-1458290.
- Is TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME 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 TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MELINDA WATROUS.
- Who are the officers and directors of TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,379 (MELINDA WATROUS, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,601,715, expenses of $11,658,674 and total assets of $19,500,445 at year end.
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