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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0404251

GRIFFITH CENTERS INC

Tax-exempt · NORTHGLENN, CO 80260

Financials

$9.5M$9.3M2022$10.1M$10.1M2023$10.6M$10.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRIFFITH CENTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$10,592,867$10,607,119-$14,252$6,468,479$3,736,663$2,731,816
September 30, 2024990$10,128,136$10,077,984$50,152$4,714,603$1,969,431$2,745,172
September 30, 2023990$9,521,564$9,310,095$211,469$4,217,246$1,651,677$2,565,569
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$730,905
Program service revenue
$9,855,636
Investment income
$2,049
Net income from fundraising events
-$46,627
Other revenue
$4,277

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$275,751
Other salaries and wages
$4,184,521
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,170,152
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$476,256
Travel
$52,507
Depreciation
$228,671
Program services (functional)
$8,667,099
Management and general (functional)
$1,516,291
Fundraising (functional)
$423,729

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,714,603
Total assets, end of year
$6,468,479
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,736,663
Net assets, end of year
$2,731,816
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,329,857
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,783,109
Net assets with donor restrictions
$948,707
Gross receipts
$10,653,747
Employees
134
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1930
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TANIA SOSSIPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$144,760
LAUREN CAMPBELLCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$108,800
DAVID BRINKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRENT J PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID ETTENGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA LLOYDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARISSA PILSTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER REEVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACH BARGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS HAMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRETT HAIGLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TANIA SOSSIPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$144,760
LAUREN CAMPBELLCOO
Officer
40$108,800
DAVID BRINKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRENT J PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN HARTMAN-BROWNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID ETTENGERSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA LLOYDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARISSA PILSTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER REEVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ZACH BARGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS HAMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TANIA SOSSIPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$156,516$394
LAUREN CAMPBELLCOO
Officer
40$103,945$10,051
OPHETH PHOMMATHADIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
40$30,288$0
DAVID BRINKERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID ETTENGERSECRETARY/TRESURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ZACH BARGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS HAMMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER REEVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KRISTEN HARTMAN-BROWNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSICA LLOYDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS MENARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRENT PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARISSA PILSTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10190 BANNOCK ST STE 120, NORTHGLENN, CO 80260-6052
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TANIA SOSSI, 10190 BANNOCK STREET STE 120, NORTHGLENN, CO 80260
Signed the 990
TANIA SOSSI, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(303) 237-6865
Return prepared by
RYAN GUNSAULS & O'DONNELL LLC

Mission

STRENGTHENING COLORADO COMMUNITIES ONE FAMILY AT A TIME, GRIFFITH CENTERS PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILY PRESERVATION, DAY TREATMENT, EDUCATION, TRUANCY PREVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. GRIFFITH CENTERS ALSO PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL BASED PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOSTER CARE, RESPITE SERVICES, FOSTER TO ADOPT HOMES, RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AND TREATMENT. WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE HEALING AND HOPE TO THOUSANDS AS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL: THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, LOCATED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, SERVES ADOLESCENT BOYS AGES 13-18 WITHIN LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE FACILITIES. THE PROGRAM HAS A TOTAL LICENSED CAPACITY OF 16 INDIVIDUALS AND IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION. BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, GRIFFITH CENTERS SERVED 30 YOUTH THROUGH ITS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 5 MONTHS AND 5 DAYS. CORE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS INCLUDE FAMILY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, SKILLS AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS.
    Expenses $1,550,366 · revenue $2,317,241
  • EDUCATION: GRIFFITH CENTERS' EDUCATION PROGRAM, OPERATED THROUGH THE J. WILKINS OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 12 WHOSE ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY MET IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVES STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEPS) OR 504 PLANS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY TRAUMA, SCHOOL DISRUPTION, OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. THROUGH SMALL CLASS SIZES AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES ACADEMIC COURSEWORK WITH THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS TO ADDRESS BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS, CREDIT RECOVERY, GED PATHWAYS, AND SPECIALIZED INTERVENTIONS IN READING AND MATH, ALL SUPPORTED BY ONGOING ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS. LICENSED THERAPISTS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY, ENSURING A COMPREHENSIVE, WRAPAROUND APPROACH TO STUDENT SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATES EXPERIENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, TO BUILD LIFE SKILLS, RESILIENCE, AND READINESS FOR POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS.
    Expenses $1,191,211 · revenue $1,383,522
  • PASA: GRIFFITH CENTERS' PROGRAM APPROVED SERVICE AGENCY (PASA) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD), SUPPORTING THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTION. THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE, WRAPAROUND APPROACH, PASA DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS, PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAMMING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, WHILE WORKING CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE. PASA SERVES INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN COLORADO'S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) AND SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS) WAIVERS AND EMPHASIZES TRAUMA-INFORMED, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND STABILITY. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PASA PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 57 MEMBERS.
    Expenses $4,012,081 · revenue $2,062,005
  • FOSTER CARE:AS A LICENSED CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY, GRIFFITH CENTERS PROVIDES FOSTER CARE, FOSTER ADOPTION, SHORT-TERM RESPITE, AND SIBLING GROUP PLACEMENT SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM ADHERES TO THE FAMILY TO FAMILY MODEL, PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION AND FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES TO BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES AS WELL AS IN-HOME SERVICES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE REUNIFICATION, INCREASE STABILIZATION, AND DECREASE DISRUPTIONS OF FOSTER YOUTH. THERE ARE INITIAL AND ON-GOING TRAININGS FOR FOSTER FAMILIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND 24/7 CRISIS INTERVENTION.
    Expenses $1,913,441 · revenue $4,143,772

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-0404251
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
1955
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,468,479
Income (IRS master file)
$10,653,747

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$9,521,564$9,310,095$4,217,246IRS
990September 2022$8,683,936$8,162,335$3,611,961IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––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 GRIFFITH CENTERS INC

What is the EIN of GRIFFITH CENTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRIFFITH CENTERS INC is 84-0404251.
Is GRIFFITH CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
Are donations to GRIFFITH CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRIFFITH CENTERS INC 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 GRIFFITH CENTERS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRIFFITH CENTERS INC 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 GRIFFITH CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TANIA SOSSI.
Who are the officers and directors of GRIFFITH CENTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,760 (TANIA SOSSI, PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does GRIFFITH CENTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,592,867, expenses of $10,607,119 and total assets of $6,468,479 at year end.

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