Nonprofit · EIN 84-0511799
PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,862,744 | $5,144,480 | -$281,736 | $11,308,653 | $1,472,145 | $9,836,508 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,238,264 | $5,268,559 | $1,969,705 | $13,023,276 | $2,838,674 | $10,184,602 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,652,496 | $4,949,230 | $703,266 | $10,863,096 | $2,766,205 | $8,096,891 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,147,289
- of which government grants
- $514,753
- Program service revenue
- $292,704
- Investment income
- $358,317
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $95,375
- Net income from fundraising events
- $64,398
- Other revenue
- $64,434
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,921,842
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $385,762
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,040,559
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,662,512
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $248,249
- Travel
- $12,014
- Depreciation
- $640,404
- Program services (functional)
- $3,758,687
- Management and general (functional)
- $946,111
- Fundraising (functional)
- $439,682
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,023,276
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,308,653
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,472,145
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,836,508
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,879,403
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,994,320
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,056,272
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,780,236
- Gross receipts
- $10,602,555
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 1,844
- Year formed
- 1922
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY AUBREY | PRESIDENT/CEO (TO 10/2024) Officer | 45 | $165,243 | $8,450 |
| HEATHER STEINMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (TO 1/2025) Officer | 45 | $116,296 | $5,169 |
| TOM HILTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 45 | $97,210 | $19,225 |
| ANNA CAMILLE BREMER | PRESIDENT/CEO (FROM 10/2024) Officer | 45 | $24,846 | $18 |
| DAN NORDBERG | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MORANE KEREK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BURKHARDT-SHIELDS | TREASURER (TO 1/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HANSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT FORTUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HENDRIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVAS DEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR CALVIN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY LESSIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANTAL LUCAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE SNEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIAN VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM PATTEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRET WATERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNYN POWERS | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA NEWMAN | DIRECTOR (TO 1/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Aubrey | President/CEO Officer | 44 | $155,704 | $17,347 |
| Heather Steinman | COO Officer | 46 | $111,961 | $8,527 |
| Thomas Hilton | CFO Officer | 46 | $92,654 | $17,454 |
| Deborah Hendrix | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Nordberg | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morane Kerek | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Burkhardt Shields | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Finn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pastor Calvin Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Lessig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Ritchie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chantal Lucas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Snead | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Neumann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Waters | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Hanson | Director (From 08/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Travas Deal | Director (from 08/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Pattee | Director (from 11/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Fortune | Director (from 04/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Aubrey | CEO/President Officer | 40 | $156,886 | $24,808 |
| Heather Steinman | COO Officer | 40 | $111,641 | $4,981 |
| Tom Hilton | CFO (From 08/2022) Officer | 40 | $34,441 | $3,453 |
| Deborah Hendrix | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Nordberg | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Morane Kerak | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Burkhardt Shields | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Detra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Finn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Bernstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenifer Furda | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pastor Calvin Johnson | Director (From 11/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Lessig | Director (05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Ritchie | Director (From 11/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chantal Lucas | Director (From 10/2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Snead | Director (From 05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Newman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Waters | Director (From 05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aram Benyamin | Director (To 05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cory Arcase | Director (To 05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Ashley | Director (To 05/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 518 N NEVADA AVE, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903-1106
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANNA CAMILLE BREMER, 518 NORTH NEVADA AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS BRIAN HILTON, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (719) 632-1543
- Website
- WWW.PPUNITEDWAY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
TO ENHANCE YOUTH SUCCESS AND FAMILY STABILITY IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION BY LEADING AND LIFTING THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH MENTORSHIP, LIFE RESOURCES AND REAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED ON SCH O) (CONTINUED) AND PARTNER AGENCIES INTENTLY FOCUS ON CONNECTING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO RESOURCES AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR LIFE JOURNEY TO ENSURE ACCESS TO FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER AND LEARNING RESOURCES FOR ALL. #STRONGERTOGETHER
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY INVESTMENT - PPUW'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND AWARDS GRANTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT ARE MOST EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING THE ISSUES MOST PRESSING TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN THE LAST YEAR, WE PROVIDED GRANTS TOTALING $550,000 TO 27 PROGRAMS AT 27 LOCAL AGENCIES. FUNDED AGENCIES PROVIDE US WITH DETAILED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS WELL AS PROGRAM RESULTS WHICH OUR VOLUNTEERS REVIEW TO ENSURE PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY FUNDS ARE BEING USED EFFECTIVELY. WE HAVE A SEPARATE FUND THAT ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF UNANTICIPATED EMERGENCY THAT WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE SOME FORM OF RELIEF. IN THE LAST YEAR, WE HAVE PROVIDED $63,000 OF EMERGENCY FUNDS TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)(CONTINUED) AS PART OF OUR FUNDS DISTRIBUTION PROCESSES, WE ALSO USE INFORMATION FROM OUR 211 SERVICE TO HELP INFORM OUR DECISIONS ON WHAT PROGRAMS ARE MOST NEEDED IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO AWARDING LOCAL GRANTS WE ALSO DISBURSE DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFITS THAT HAVE BEEN SELECTED SPECIFICALLY BY DONORS FOR SUPPORT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 2025, DONORS CONTRIBUTED OVER $604,000 TO OTHER NON PROFITS THROUGH OUR UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN, WITH MOST OF THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS STAYING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,934,330 · grants $1,892,504
- FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER - THE MISSION OF THE PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER IS TO SERVE THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME FINANCIALLY STABLE, GROW, AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS.THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER IS A NEW INITIATIVE, PARTNERING WITH HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO SPRINGS, AND USING THE FORMER PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A COMMON SPACE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FAMILIES LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND SERVICES THAT CAN PROVIDE THEM THE SUPPORT AND TRAINING THEY NEED TO ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL. THE PROGRAMS THAT WILL BE ESTABLISHED INCLUDE JOB READINESS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, GED/ESL ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES, FINANCIAL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, (CONTINUED ON SCH O) (CONTINUED) A HEALTH CLINIC AND BENEFITS ENROLLMENT SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, CAREER NAVIGATION, A CHILD CARE CENTER FOR DROP IN CHILD CARE, ENTREPRENEUR MENTORSHIP, LIFE COACHING TO INCREASE FAMILY STABILITY, UTILITIES, RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AND EVICTION PREVENTION, FREE AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS, AND A FREE GROCERY STORE. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 2025, THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER RECEIVED OVER 40,000 VISITS FROM INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES.Expenses $1,126,826 · grants $29,338 · revenue $84,146
- 211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - OUR 2-1-1 PROGRAM IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR COMMUNITY, WHETHER YOU NEED HELPFINDING FOOD, HOUSING, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, FILING YOUR TAXES, CHILDCARE, CRISIS COUNSELING OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 2025, 2-1-1 PROVIDED REFERRALS TO OVER 34,000 CONTACTS WHO REACHED OUT FOR ASSISTANCE IN OUR 12-COUNTY SERVICE AREA INCLUDING EL PASO, TELLER, ALAMOSA, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CHAFFEE, CHEYENNE, LINCOLN, MINERAL, PARK, RIO GRANDE, AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES. OUR 2-1-1 TEAM ALSO ANSWERED ALMOST HALF OF THE STATE'S TOTAL VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) CALLS, ENSURING THAT MOST FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO FILE THEIR TAXES FOR FREE IN ORDER TO GET THEIR QUALIFIED REFUND FOR SOME MUCH-NEEDED FINANCIAL RELIEF. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)(CONTINUED) 2-1-1 HELPS RESIDENTS FROM THE 12 COUNTIES NOT ONLY TO ACCESS LIFESAVING RESOURCES, BUT ALSO SERVES AS THE EXTENDED ARM OF COLORADO SPRINGS AND EL PASO COUNTY DURING A DISASTER RESPONSE, COORDINATING WITH THE PIKES PEAK REGION OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL RESOURCES TO LOCAL INDIVIDUALS IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCIES.Expenses $469,522 · revenue $203,445
- COMMUNITY IMPACT - IMPACT OUR IMPACT DEPARTMENT ADDRESSES A NUMBER OF NEEDS IN EL PASO AND TELLER COUNTIES THROUGH SEVERAL DIFFERENT INITIATIVES; DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROVIDES BOOKS TO YOUTH 0-5 YEARS OLD WITH 1 AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK MAILED EACH MONTH TO THE CHILD'S MAILING ADDRESS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY OVER 7,400 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AND WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED OVER 640,000 BOOKS DURING THE LIFE OF THIS PROGRAM. OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY MEALS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEEDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, STAFFING A DISTRIBUTION SITE AT MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL. IN THE LAST YEAR WE SERVED OVER 7,000 FAMILIES WITH OVER 300,000 POUNDS OF HEALTHY, FREE GROCERIES IN EL PASO COUNTY. WE ALSO RUN A VITA PROGRAM (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE) THAT PROVIDES FREE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX INCOME PREPARATION FOR INDIVIDUALS EARNING LESS THAN $66,000 ANNUALLY. LAST YEAR OUR VITA VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 4,000 HOURS IN FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURN PREPARATION. WE PREPARED ALMOST 2,000 INCOME TAX RETURNS, AND FILED OVER $3,000,000 OF REFUNDS DUE TO OUR CLIENTS. WE ALSO MANAGE A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT ALIGNS VOLUNTEERS WITH LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS, VITA PROGRAMS, AND MUCH MORE. LAST YEAR WE MATCHED OVER 1,800 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WITH OVER 13,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, MAINLY WITH LOCAL PARTNER NON-PROFITS AND OUR OWN PROGRAMS.Expenses $228,009 · revenue $5,149
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0511799
- 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
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,308,653
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,602,555
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,862,744 | $5,144,480 | $11,308,653 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,238,264 | $5,268,559 | $13,023,276 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,652,496 | $4,949,230 | $10,863,096 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,730,536 | $4,733,382 | $7,867,287 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 84-0511799).
Questions about PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY
- What is the EIN of PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY is 84-0511799.
- Is PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
- Are donations to PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY 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 PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANNA CAMILLE BREMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,243 (CINDY AUBREY, PRESIDENT/CEO (TO 10/2024)).
- How much revenue does PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,862,744, expenses of $5,144,480 and total assets of $11,308,653 at year end.
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