Nonprofit · EIN 84-1455282
INVEST IN KIDS
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,715,173 | $4,763,006 | -$47,833 | $2,642,874 | $857,847 | $1,785,027 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,591,448 | $6,218,404 | -$626,956 | $2,894,221 | $1,061,361 | $1,832,860 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,416,660
- of which government grants
- $2,448,777
- Program service revenue
- $263,270
- Investment income
- $44,415
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,693
- Other revenue
- -$9,172
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $615,478
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $227,814
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,319,480
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,044,875
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,755
- Occupancy
- $245,922
- Travel
- $40,305
- Depreciation
- $5,257
- Program services (functional)
- $3,615,596
- Management and general (functional)
- $561,130
- Fundraising (functional)
- $586,280
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,894,221
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,642,874
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $857,847
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,785,027
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,038
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,358,978
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $426,049
- Gross receipts
- $4,778,016
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HILL | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $173,455 | $15,733 |
| TIFFANY GARDNER | CHIEF OPER O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,010 | $13,068 |
| COURTLAND POWERS-GUNNELLS | VP PHILANTHR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,424 | $23,386 |
| ALLISON MOSQUEDA MS RN | PROGRAM DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,016 | $13,394 |
| MARISA GULLICKSRUD | DIRECTOR IEC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,184 | $12,336 |
| AMANDA FIXSEN | VP PROGRAMS/ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,314 | $8,657 |
| ERIC HILTY JD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY NOBLE BS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HIGDON CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN WATERS CFA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MACDONALD JD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALSH JD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD HOLLINGSWORTH BS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA ANDERSON MSW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAOLA PAGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE REINEMUND MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE BONDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA LUJAN MS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN TURNER MBA CPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HILL | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $178,730 | $16,687 |
| JULIE STEFFEN MA ECSE | PROGRAM DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,434 | $15,218 |
| TIFFANY GARDNER | CHIEF OPER O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,651 | $12,754 |
| ALLISON MOSQUEDA MS RN | PROGRAM DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,021 | $12,717 |
| AMANDA FIXSEN | VP PROGRAMS/ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,650 | $8,965 |
| ERIC HILTY JD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY NOBLE BS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HIGDON CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SCARBORO JD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN WATERS CFA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MACDONALD JD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALSH JD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG JONES MBA JD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD HOLLINGSWORTH BS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA ANDERSON MSW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAOLA PAGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE REINEMUND MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BONDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA LUJAN MS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN TURNER MBA CPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1580 N LOGAN ST STE 400, DENVER, CO 80203-1941
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA HILL, 1580 LOGAN STREET SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80203
- Signed the 990
- LISA HILL, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 839-1808
- Website
- WWW.IIK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY
Mission
INVEST IN KIDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COLORADO'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE INCREDIBLE YEARS (IY) ENCOMPASSES THREE EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS; TEACHER CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, DINOSAUR SCHOOL, AND PRESCHOOL BASIC PARENT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS. IY SERVES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN 18 COUNTIES IN COLORADO. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, THE INCREDIBLE YEARS SERVED 5,313 CHILDREN AND 312 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. --------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O -------------------Expenses $1,315,777 · grants $99,216 · revenue $263,270
- NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, NURSING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ECONOMIC INEQUALITY WHO ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD. CLIENTS ARE PARTNERED WITH A REGISTERED NURSE EARLY IN THEIR PREGNANCY AND RECEIVE HOME VISITS UNTIL THEIR CHILD TURNS TWO. THE NURSE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES SO THEY CAN BUILD THE CONFIDENCE AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ASSURE A HEALTHY START FOR THEIR BABIES AND SET A VISION AND GOALS FOR THE LIFE THEY WANT FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. NFP SERVES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ALL 64 COUNTIES IN COLORADO. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP SERVED 3,618 CHILDREN AND 4,209 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. --------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O ---------------------Expenses $926,677
- CHILD FIRST (CF) WORKS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A TWO- GENERATIONAL MODEL. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, HOME-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER BONDS BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM TRAUMA. EACH FAMILY WORKS ALONGSIDE A MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN AND FAMILY SUPPORT PARTNER TO UNCOVER SOURCES OF STRESS AND IDENTIFY THE BEST RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILIES. CF SERVES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN 24 COUNTIES IN COLORADO. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, CHILD FIRST SERVED 209 CHILDREN AND 235 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. --------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O ---------------------Expenses $1,251,480 · grants $499,010
- FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FOR OUR COLORADO EXPERTS (FORRCE): INVEST IN KIDS HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON ITS FORRCE INITIATIVE, LEADING OVER 30 STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE STATEWIDE COLLABORATION, POLICY ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR EVIDENCE-BASED WORKFORCE. THESE EFFORTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE COLORADO'S WORKFORCE AND PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT FOR CHILDFIRST AND NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: IIK ENGAGED WITH OVER 10 COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE WORKFORCE FUNDING MODELS, HIGHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS, AND STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE COLORADO'S EVIDENCE-BASED WORKFORCE. - SYSTEMS-LEVEL FIELD ENGAGEMENT: SUPPORTED THE HOME VISIT INVESTMENT TASK FORCE IN EXPLORING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOME VISITORS AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ELEVATING AND STRENGTHENING COLORADO'S INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ECOSYSTEM: STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2030.Expenses $121,662
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
- 84-1455282
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,642,874
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,778,016
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,715,173 | $4,763,006 | $2,642,874 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,591,448 | $6,218,404 | $2,894,221 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,933,652 | $5,183,096 | $2,600,271 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,581,934 | $4,942,001 | $2,954,407 | 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 84-1455282).
Questions about INVEST IN KIDS
- What is the EIN of INVEST IN KIDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INVEST IN KIDS is 84-1455282.
- Is INVEST IN KIDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to INVEST IN KIDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INVEST IN KIDS 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 INVEST IN KIDS 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 INVEST IN KIDS 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 INVEST IN KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA HILL.
- Who are the officers and directors of INVEST IN KIDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,455 (LISA HILL, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does INVEST IN KIDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,715,173, expenses of $4,763,006 and total assets of $2,642,874 at year end.
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