Nonprofit · EIN 84-0746803
T E S S A
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,786,282 | $3,161,812 | $624,470 | $3,181,339 | $295,561 | $2,885,778 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,903,365 | $3,231,609 | -$328,244 | $2,492,496 | $303,959 | $2,188,537 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,913,662 | $3,391,433 | $522,229 | $2,562,019 | $225,230 | $2,336,789 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,589,351
- of which government grants
- $2,409,087
- Program service revenue
- $67,638
- Investment income
- $77,300
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $38,571
- Net income from fundraising events
- $51,993
- Other revenue
- $51,993
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $359,445
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $237,623
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,485,155
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,986,540
- Professional fundraising fees
- $12,319
- Legal fees
- $4,353
- Accounting fees
- $24,950
- Occupancy
- $169,451
- Travel
- $11,739
- Depreciation
- $28,715
- Program services (functional)
- $2,843,680
- Management and general (functional)
- $176,620
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,512
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,492,496
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,181,339
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $295,561
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,885,778
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $169,543
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,810,458
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,874,528
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,250
- Gross receipts
- $3,858,950
- Employees
- 77
- Volunteers
- 316
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE MARKLEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $119,501 | $0 |
| DARRYL GLENN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $102,273 | $4,949 |
| COL RONALD FITCH RETIRED | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CMDR DAVID MANZANILLA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JRACE RIDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LAURA POMERENKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PIET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CMDR MIKE VELASQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE FABOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Markley | Vice President Officer | 40 | $116,147 |
| Darryl Glenn | Chief Legal Officer Officer | 40 | $94,565 |
| Col Ronald Fitch Retired | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CMDR David Manzanilla | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jason Piet | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Laura Pomerenke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jrace Rider | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CMDR Mike Velasquez | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jamie Fabos | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tim Cooper | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michelle Wolff | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Jeff Oram-Smith | Immediate Past President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Markley | CEO Officer | 40 | $111,000 |
| Darryl Glenn | Officer Officer | 40 | $90,480 |
| Dr Jeff Oram-Smith | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Col Ronald Fitch Retired | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jason Piet | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Laura Pomerenke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Cmdr David Manzanilla | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jrace Rider | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cmdr Mike Velasquez | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LynAnn Weaver | BOARD MEMBER (To 08/2023) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jamie Fabos | BOARD MEMBER (From 06/2023) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tim Cooper | BOARD MEMBER (From 06/2023) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michelle Wolff | BOARD MEMBER (From 09/2023) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2662, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80901-2662
- In care of
- % TESSA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANNE MARKLEY, PO BOX 2662, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
- Signed the 990
- ANNE MARKLEY, CEO
- Phone
- (719) 633-1462
- Website
- TESSACS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
TO PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER STALKING, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND/OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN EL PASO, TELLER, AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES (CONTINUED ON SCH O)(CONTINUED) WE PURSUE THREE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES TOWARD OUR MISSION: TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SAFETY FOR ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS OUR ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. TO CREATE A SAFER COMMUNITY FOR ALL FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM: TESSA'S SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, INTIMATE PARTNER STALKING AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BECOME HOMELESS DUE TO DVSA OR HT.Expenses $675,558 · grants $14,329
- VICTIM ADVOCACY: TESSA STAFF PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE (CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS), COURT SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND REFERRALS FOR VICTIMS EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER STALKING, SEXUAL ASSUALT AND/OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. ADVOCACY ALLOWS VICTIMS TO IDENTIFY OPTIONS; DEVELOP SAFETY PLANS; RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDERS; AND ACQUIRE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. CONFIDENTIAL VICTIM ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE 24/7 HOSPITAL RESPONSE.Expenses $406,722 · grants $1,848
- HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM: TESSA ASSISTS DVSA AND HT VICTIMS IN MEETING THEIR LONG-TERM HOUSING NEEDS BY PROVIDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, MOVING ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY HOUSING, AND/OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE.Expenses $370,082 · grants $206,372
- COUNSELING PROGRAM: PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDES CLINICAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, INTIMATE PARTNER STALKING, SEXUAL ASSUALT AND/OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. TESSA'S COUNSELORS, SPECIFICALLY TRAINED TO TREAT THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES THAT RESULT FROM THESE TYPES OF VIOLENCE, PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY; PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS. THESE SERVICES ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO WORK ON SELF-ESTEEM, PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND ASSIST IN GOAL SETTING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING.Expenses $294,508 · grants $3,790 · revenue $67,638
- RURAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM: TO IMPROVE SERVICE ACCESS FOR VICTIMS LOCATED IN ISOLATED RURAL AREAS, TESSA OPERATES IN TELLER COUNTY AND EASTERN EL PASO COUNTY. FULL-TIME ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH COMMUNITIES. A STAFF THERAPIST SPLITS TIME BETWEEN THE TWO. CONFIDENTIAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED, WHILE CLIENTS WHO REQUIRE SHELTER ARE REFERRED TO TESSA'S SAFEHOUSE PROGRAM IN COLORADO SPRINGS.Expenses $249,931 · grants $21,174
- LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: TESSA ATTORNEYS AND LEGAL ADVOCATES ASSIST DVSA VICTIMS TO OBTAIN TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDERS, WITH FAMILY LAW MATTERS, AND WITH REFERRALS TO PERMANENT PROTECTION ORDER REPRESENTATION THROUGH OUR PROJECT LIFT PROGRAM AND NETWORK OF PRO BONO ATTORNEYS.Expenses $369,748 · grants $107,874
- YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THERAPEUTIC AND NON-THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE WITNESSED AND/OR BEEN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPY; PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL/AGE-APPROPRIATE SUPPORT GROUPS; CASE MANAGEMENT; CHILD-SPECIFIC ADVOCACY; AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $215,243 · grants $1,138
- DC SAFEHOUSEDHSDVFBOUTREACHExpenses $261,888 · grants $2,920
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
- 84-0746803
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,181,339
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,858,950
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,786,282 | $3,161,812 | $3,181,339 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,903,365 | $3,231,609 | $2,492,496 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,913,662 | $3,391,433 | $2,562,019 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,243,606 | $3,087,646 | $1,927,289 | 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 84-0746803).
Questions about T E S S A
- What is the EIN of T E S S A?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of T E S S A is 84-0746803.
- Is T E S S A tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to T E S S A tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does T E S S A 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 T E S S A 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 T E S S A 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 T E S S A?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANNE MARKLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of T E S S A?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,501 (ANNE MARKLEY, CEO).
- How much revenue does T E S S A have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,786,282, expenses of $3,161,812 and total assets of $3,181,339 at year end.
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