Nonprofit · EIN 84-1317347
JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80907
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,268,032 | $5,484,603 | -$216,571 | $1,416,377 | $712,838 | $703,539 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,351,725 | $5,113,549 | $238,176 | $1,401,492 | $481,382 | $920,110 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,614,698 | $4,675,633 | -$60,935 | $1,480,166 | $798,232 | $681,934 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,255,297
- of which government grants
- $4,852,672
- Program service revenue
- $12,608
- Investment income
- $127
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,002,296
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,155
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,139,933
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,638,162
- Professional fundraising fees
- $19,723
- Legal fees
- $1,720
- Accounting fees
- $58,000
- Occupancy
- $72,947
- Travel
- $44,215
- Program services (functional)
- $5,122,389
- Management and general (functional)
- $297,261
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,953
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,401,492
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,416,377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $712,838
- Net assets, end of year
- $703,539
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $391,218
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $312,321
- Gross receipts
- $5,268,032
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY LYNN BOYLES | CEO Officer | 40 | $151,700 |
| KELLY HURTADO | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,406 |
| TARA RUTHERFORD | CFO Officer | 40 | $64,501 |
| CATANIA JONES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HERNANDEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| YESENIA TORRES | TREASURER (FROM 02/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANET BRUGGER | SECRETARY (TO 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SAMUEL STEPHENSON | GOVERNANCE CHAIR (FROM 08/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| YESENIA TORRES | DIRECTOR AT LARGE (TO 02/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TINA HORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR WENDY BIRHANZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODI MIJARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LADWIG | DIRECTOR (FROM 08/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Lynn Boyles | CEO Officer | 40 | $138,535 |
| Tara Vanvorst | Contracted CFO Officer | 40 | $102,664 |
| CATANIA JONES | chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HERNANDEZ | chair elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TRACY NARVET | treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANET BRUGGER | secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yesenia Torres | Director at Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Batchelor | director at large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Wendy Birhanzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodi Mijares | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Billings Vela | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Horton | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Lynn Boyles | CEO Officer | 40 | $136,517 |
| Sarah Sherwin | VP OF Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,406 |
| Colleen Batchelor | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Billings-Vela | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane O'Day | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Kwesell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catania Jones | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Hernandez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Horton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yesenia Torres | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Narvet | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Wendy Birhanzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodi Mijares | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Brugger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Heimbach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Noreen Landis-Tyson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 418 CRAGMOR RD, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80907-4503
- In care of
- % SHERRY LYNN BOYLES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERRY LYNN BOYLES, 123 E LAS ANIMAS ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
- Signed the 990
- TARA RUTHERFORD, CFO
- Phone
- (719) 630-0927
- Website
- WWW.JOINTINITIATIVES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
JOINT INITIATIVES SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR EFFECTING CHANGE BY WORKING COLLECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO FOSTER INNOVATION AND ENGAGE LEADERS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)(CONTINUED) JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES (JI) SERVES AS THE BACKBONE AGENCY BRINGING TOGETHER SYSTEMS SERVING THE PIKES PEAK REGION'S MOST VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 0-21 AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ADDRESS GAPS AND ISSUES DIFFICULT FOR ONE ORGANIZATION TO SOLVE ALONE. JI UNIFIES THREE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES: THE EL PASO COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL ALLIANCE FOR KIDS (AFK) , THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT'S JUVENILE SERVICES PLANNING COMMITTEE (JSPC), AND THE COUNTY'S INTERAGENCY OVERSIGHT GROUP (IOG). IN 2021, THE JSPC AND IOG MERGED EFFORTS THROUGH THE REACH COMMITTEE. ACCORDINGLY, JI PROGRAMS COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN 40 COMMUNITY LEADERS INCLUDING AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDATIONS DEPARTMENT: JI PROVIDED UNIVERSAL PRE-K SERVICES TO 4,088 CHILDREN IN EL PASO COUNTY, WITH 6,809 SEATS ACROSS 230 PROGRAMS, ENSURING THAT 89% OF APPLICANTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY MATCHED TO CARE AND CONNECTED TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS. JI STRENGTHENED THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE BY SUPPORTING 782 PROFESSIONALS THROUGH 1,383 HOURS OF CAREER NAVIGATION, WALKING ALONGSIDE EDUCATORS AS THEY EXPLORED PATHWAYS, ACCESSED EDUCATION, AND TOOK STEPS TO GROW OR ENTER THE FIELD. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED) JI IMPLEMENTED EMBEDDED EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PROVIDING 1,372 HOURS OF CONSULTATION, SUPPORTING UP TO 210 CHILDREN, AND HELPING 69% OF CHILDREN AT RISK OF EXPULSION REMAIN IN CARE BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH STAFF AND FAMILIES TO STABILIZE CLASSROOMS.JI SUPPORTED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS THROUGH 637 HOURS OF COACHING ACROSS 55 PROGRAMS, HELPING PROVIDERS STRENGTHEN PRACTICE, MOVE FORWARD IN COLORADO SHINES, AND EXPAND ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE IN A CHALLENGING AND SHIFTING LANDSCAPE. JI CONTINUED TO LEAD THE FAMILY FRIENDLY INITIATIVE, BRINGING TOGETHER OVER 100 COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO TAKE ON CHILD CARE CHALLENGES ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY, FROM PUBLIC AWARENESS AND WORKFORCE TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND POLICY, WHILE ALSO EXPLORING LONG-TERM, SUSTAINABLE FUNDING SOLUTIONS.Expenses $2,245,818 · grants $586,315 · revenue $12,608
- PATHWAYS DEPARTMENT: THE LAUNCH OF THE ASCEND CENTER MARKS A SIGNIFICANT STEP FORWARD IN THE PIKES PEAK REGION'S RESPONSE TO YOUTH IN CRISIS. BY INTEGRATING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENTS, AND STRONG MULTI-AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS, JI HAS ESTABLISHED A FOUNDATION FOR ACCESSIBLE, COORDINATED SUPPORT. WHILE KEY COMPONENTS-SUCH AS YOUTH SHELTER, SUMMER PROGRAMMING, AND A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-WIDE EVALUATIONARE STILL BEING IMPLEMENTED, THE PROGRESS MADE IN 2025 POSITIONS THE RISE UP! PROGRAM FOR MEANINGFUL GROWTH AND EXPANDED IMPACT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GALILEO MIDDLE SCHOOL, JI HAS ALSO DEEPENED ITS FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH BY PROVIDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND LIFE SKILLS (CONTINUED ON SCH O) PROGRAMMING. THIS YEAR, CONNECTION CIRCLES WERE INTRODUCED DURING ADVISORY PERIODS, ENSURING ALL STUDENTS COULD ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING PRACTICES THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND PEER SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF REVITALIZED THE COMMUNITY GARDEN, CREATING A SPACE FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING, FOOD ACCESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.Expenses $2,876,571 · grants $1,415,981
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
- 84-1317347
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,416,377
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,268,032
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,268,032 | $5,484,603 | $1,416,377 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,351,725 | $5,113,549 | $1,401,492 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,614,698 | $4,675,633 | $1,480,166 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,004,342 | $4,776,797 | $1,507,776 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 84-1317347).
Questions about JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
- What is the EIN of JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES is 84-1317347.
- Is JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES 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 JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES 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 JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES 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 JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHERRY LYNN BOYLES.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,700 (SHERRY LYNN BOYLES, CEO).
- How much revenue does JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,268,032, expenses of $5,484,603 and total assets of $1,416,377 at year end.
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