Nonprofit · EIN 84-1461503
GROWING HOME INC
Tax-exempt · WESTMINSTER, CO 80030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,998,267 | $3,433,882 | $564,385 | $4,490,418 | $221,552 | $4,268,866 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,095,430 | $4,060,289 | $35,141 | $3,897,189 | $252,240 | $3,644,949 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,213,586 | $4,295,860 | -$82,274 | $3,978,087 | $431,079 | $3,547,008 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,117,183
- of which government grants
- $1,259,455
- Program service revenue
- $750,075
- Investment income
- $128,466
- Other revenue
- $2,543
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $251,082
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,366,127
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,978,508
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,994
- Occupancy
- $137,228
- Travel
- $32,915
- Depreciation
- $26,378
- Program services (functional)
- $3,060,614
- Management and general (functional)
- $219,395
- Fundraising (functional)
- $153,873
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,897,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,490,418
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $221,552
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,268,866
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,599
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,512,999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,106,724
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $162,142
- Gross receipts
- $4,061,687
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 300
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA PEREZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $149,425 | $18,201 |
| MITZI HICKS | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $73,948 | $12,631 |
| JAMAIN JENKINS | PT FIN MGR E Officer | 20 | $2,914 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BETTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE BUSTAMENTE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DUNN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DURBIN | MEMBER, AS O Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA GRANO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN LAROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MHIEKA-RAEHAN LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE MENDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MING MONTOYA-TANG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA PEREZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $129,520 | $14,910 |
| MITZI HICKS | FINANCE MANA Officer | 40 | $63,264 | $10,860 |
| WILLIAM MARQUEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BETTIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MING MONTOYA-TANG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DROZDA | FOUNDER, DIE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN LAROSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MHIEKA-RAEHAN LEWIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DUNN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA GRANO | MEMBER, AS O Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE MENDEZ | MEMBER, AS O Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLENA SEEBA | CO-CEO, FINA Officer | 40 | $125,453 | $5,973 |
| VERONICA PEREZ | CO-CEO, STRA Officer | 40 | $116,130 | $13,253 |
| LEONOR MCCALL-RODRIGUEZ | CDO Officer | 40 | $95,167 | $1,700 |
| WILLIAM MARQUEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BETTIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MING MONTOYA-TANG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LEA BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DROZDA | FOUNDER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEV BISHOP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN LAROSE | MEMBER, AS O Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN LITZAU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MHIEKA-RAEHAN LEWIS | MEMBER, AS O Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE SKARBEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3489 W 72ND AVE STE 112, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030-5314
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- VERONICA PEREZ, 3489 WEST 72ND AVE STE 112, WESTMINSTER, CO 80030
- Signed the 990
- VERONICA PEREZ, CEO
- Phone
- (303) 426-0430
- Website
- WWW.GROWINGHOME.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KUNDINGER CORDER & MONTOYA PC
Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, GROWING HOME ADVANCES ACCESS TO FOOD, HOUSING, PARENTING EDUCATION, AND LIFELONG STABILITY TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE FOR THE FUTURE. GROWING HOME ENVISIONS A THRIVING AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY FOR ALL. OUR PARTICIPANT-CENTERED APPROACH TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, NURTURING CHILDREN, AND CONNECTING COMMUNITY FILLS A CRITICAL GAP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM BARRIERS TO STABILITY AND SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD: GROWING HOME BELIEVES THAT ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY FOOD IS ESSENTIAL TO THE STABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE A CHOICE- SHOPPING FOOD PANTRY MODEL OPEN FIVE SHIFTS A WEEK, WE OPERATE A SEASONAL COMMUNITY GARDEN, AND WE ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK THAT ALIGNS TO OUR PRIORITY PATHWAYS.Expenses $989,085
- PARENTING EDUCATION: GROWING HOME HELPS CAREGIVERS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ENSURE THEIR CHILDREN AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ARE ON A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATION AND COACHING ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING PRACTICES THAT HELP PREPARE KIDS FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS. PROGRAMS ARE EVIDENCE-BASED AND SUPPORT A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH, INCLUDING THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS HOME VISITATION PROGRAM.Expenses $1,102,451
- LIFELONG STABILITY: GROWING HOME BELIEVES THAT THRIVING, STABLE COMMUNITIES CAN EXIST WHEN THE ORGANIZATION TAPS INTO THE RESILIENCY AND LEADERSHIP OF ITS PARTICIPANTS. COLLABORATIVE COACHING, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, CONNECTING COMMUNITY ARE PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON LONG-TERM STABILITY IN THE FORM OF CASE MANAGEMENT, GOAL SETTING, COMMUNITY IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT. GROWING HOME FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-LED PROJECTS SUCH AS A COMMUNITY GARDEN. OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOCUSES ON OUR PRIORITY PATHWAYS OF FOOD, HOUSING, PARENTING EDUCATION, AND LIFELONG STABILITY.Expenses $417,187
- HOUSING: GROWING HOME BELIEVES IN AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING FOR ALL. OUR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM COMMITMENT-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT WITH GOAL SETTING, RENTAL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CONTINGENCY STAY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ADVOCACY THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS FOR PARTICIPANTS AT TO BE STABLY HOUSED AND REMAIN STABLY HOUSED AT PROGRAM EXIT AND REMAIN STABLY HOUSED LONG-TERM.Expenses $551,891 · revenue $750,075
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1461503
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,490,418
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,061,687
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,998,267 | $3,433,882 | $4,490,418 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,095,430 | $4,060,289 | $3,897,189 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,213,586 | $4,295,860 | $3,978,087 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,129,998 | $4,046,448 | $4,234,199 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 84-1461503).
Questions about GROWING HOME INC
- What is the EIN of GROWING HOME INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWING HOME INC is 84-1461503.
- Is GROWING HOME INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to GROWING HOME INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROWING HOME 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 GROWING HOME INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GROWING HOME INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GROWING HOME INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VERONICA PEREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROWING HOME INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,425 (VERONICA PEREZ, CEO).
- How much revenue does GROWING HOME INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,998,267, expenses of $3,433,882 and total assets of $4,490,418 at year end.
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