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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1170633

COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC

Tax-exempt · ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

Financials

$10.9M$10.5M2022$11.1M$11M2023$12.4M$12.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$12,370,089$12,075,081$295,008$9,413,865$835,692$8,578,173
June 30, 2024990$11,063,569$10,987,006$76,563$9,029,224$746,059$8,283,165
June 30, 2023990$10,927,029$10,520,671$406,358$8,836,192$629,590$8,206,602
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$187,607
Program service revenue
$12,136,992
Investment income
$43,223
Other revenue
$2,267

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$170,926
Other salaries and wages
$4,849,026
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,856,488
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$743,197
Depreciation
$171,221
Program services (functional)
$11,322,262
Management and general (functional)
$752,819

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,029,224
Total assets, end of year
$9,413,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$835,692
Net assets, end of year
$8,578,173
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,883,617
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,578,173
Gross receipts
$12,370,089
Employees
155
Volunteers
4
Year formed
1991
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA OPHEIMCEO/PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
40$147,907$16,678
SEANNA HORTONCFO/COO
Highest-paid employee
40$123,502$16,477
SIDDARTHA BISTADIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$108,424$11,058
LISA NELSONDIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$113,833$2,759
LAURIE POLUNCIDIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$110,917$5,163
LESA RUBINODIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$114,088$504
BETH REGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM SORSOLEILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY BETH LEITZMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIP MCCARTENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA OPHEIMCEO/PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
40$146,102$19,525
SEANNA HORTONCFO/COO
Highest-paid employee
40$119,158$15,422
NATHAN MWADIAMBALA LUKATEDIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$117,914$7,021
BETH REGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
8$9,261$0
KIM SORSOLEILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY BETH LEITZMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIP MCCARTENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA OPHEIMCEO/PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
40$151,923$19,019
SEANNA HORTONCFO/COO
Highest-paid employee
40$110,579$14,795
NATHAN MWADIAMBALA LUKATEDIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$113,307$2,559
SIDDARTHA BISTADIRECT SUPPO
Highest-paid employee
40$108,644$2,239
BETH REGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$3,119$0
KIM SORSOLEILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY BETH LEITZMANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIP MCCARTENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3255 S ACOMA ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110-2445
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CYNTHIA OPHEIM, PO BOX 946, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80151
Signed the 990
SEANNA HORTON, CFO/COO
Phone
(303) 761-6487
Return prepared by
JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP

Mission

COTTONWOOD'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AND PRODUCTIVELY AS POSSIBLE WHILE PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, DIGNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. COTTONWOOD IS "PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE".

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR AGENCY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, A BASE SITE DAY PROGRAM, COMMUNITY ACCESS ACTIVITIES, AND NON-LICENSED SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES. EACH SERVICE IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO REFLECT PARTICIPANTS' STRENGTHS, PREFERENCES, AND SUPPORT NEEDS, WITH THE GOAL OF PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND FULL COMMUNITY INCLUSION. . RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFER A VARIETY OF LIVING OPTIONS, INCLUDING FAMILY CAREGIVER ARRANGEMENTS, HOST HOMES, APARTMENT SETTINGS, AND ALTERNATIVE HOUSING ENVIRONMENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND MAY INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS BATHING, DRESSING, HYGIENE, MEAL PREPARATION, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, AND SHOPPING. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS MAY INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE, MEDICATION REMINDERS OR ADMINISTRATION, AND SUPPORT TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. AS A RESULT, PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE IMPROVED STABILITY, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY ROUTINES, AND STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. . DAY PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDE A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT BOTH AT THE BASE SITE AND IN THE COMMUNITY, DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALIZED ENGAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS TAKE PART IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CLUBS, EVENTS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, HOBBIES, AND SENSORY EXPERIENCES. THESE SERVICES LEAD TO INCREASED SOCIAL CONNECTION, ENHANCED DAILY LIVING AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS, AND GREATER PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES. . NON-LICENSED SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES PROVIDE SUPPORTS SIMILAR IN SCOPE TO RESIDENTIAL SERVICES BUT DO NOT INCLUDE HANDS-ON PERSONAL CARE. THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON GUIDANCE, SUPERVISION, AND SKILL-BUILDING TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE WHILE ENSURING PARTICIPANT SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. . ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION MEASURES SUCCESS THROUGH OUTCOMES SUCH AS INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE, ENHANCED COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND PARTICIPANT SATISFACTION. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING PERSONAL GOALS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
    Expenses $11,322,262 · revenue $12,136,992

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1170633
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P70Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,413,865
Income (IRS master file)
$12,370,089

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$12,370,089$12,075,081$9,413,865IRS
990June 2024$11,063,569$10,987,006$9,029,224IRS
990June 2023$10,927,029$10,520,671$8,836,192XML
990June 2022$10,224,665$9,842,499$8,379,853IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 84-1170633).

Questions about COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC

What is the EIN of COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC is 84-1170633.
Is COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES 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 COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC 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 COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC 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 COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CYNTHIA OPHEIM.
Who are the officers and directors of COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,907 (CYNTHIA OPHEIM, CEO/PRES).
How much revenue does COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,370,089, expenses of $12,075,081 and total assets of $9,413,865 at year end.

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