Nonprofit · EIN 84-1516672
LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS
Tax-exempt · LOVELAND, CO 80537
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $303,063 | $330,834 | -$27,771 | $172,475 | $50,010 | $122,465 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $245,954 | $250,152 | -$4,198 | $241,758 | $91,464 | $150,294 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $182,847 | $188,412 | -$5,565 | $234,492 | $80,000 | $154,492 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $250,769
- of which government grants
- $30,149
- Program service revenue
- $47,459
- Investment income
- $4,835
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,799
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,845
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $260,633
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,200
- Accounting fees
- $5,043
- Occupancy
- $4,021
- Program services (functional)
- $154,917
- Management and general (functional)
- $171,750
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $241,757
- Total assets, end of year
- $172,475
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,010
- Net assets, end of year
- $122,465
- Gross receipts
- $303,063
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Wharton | Program Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $81,699 |
| Kelly Robenhagen | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $55,601 |
| Alessandra Fiorenza | Volunteer Manager Key employee | 32 | $44,118 |
| Sheri McCaskill | Board President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Carol Barrow | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeanie Phillips | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Suzanne Dickens | Board Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Volek | Board Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Taft | Board Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rose Eining | Board Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Wharton | Program Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,405 |
| Kelly Robenhagen | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 40 | $58,537 |
| Jessica Schneider | Farm Manager Key employee | 32 | $27,860 |
| Alessandra Fiorenza | Volunteer Manager Key employee | 32 | $24,151 |
| Sheri McCaskill | Board President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gabrielle Lopez | Board Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Carol Barrow | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Clay Tomcack | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Deanne Fredrickson | Board Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Dickens | Board Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Robenhagen | Executive Director | 40 | $49,833 | $7,200 |
| Erica Wharton | Program Director | 40 | $49,000 | $5,400 |
| Alexandra Humphreys | Volunteer Manager | 22 | $22,648 | $0 |
| Sheri McCaskill | Board President | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabrielle Lopez | Board Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Barrow | Board Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Clay Tomcack | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Bahus-Meyer | Board Member At-Large | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deanne Frederickson | Board Member At-Large | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Dickens | Board Member At-Large | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2500 E 1ST ST, LOVELAND, CO 80537-8828
- In care of
- % KELLY ROBENHAGEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jeanie Phillips, PO Box 1004, Loveland, CO 80539
- Signed the 990
- Jeanie, Executive Director
- Phone
- (970) 308-7581
Mission
Using sustainable horticultural education and experience to empower local youth of different age ranges who are facing challenges.
Program accomplishments
- LEAD Program: vocational horticultural therapy for tens aged 13 - 18 who are facing various barriers to success in their lives through a supporting and nurturing environment as well as gardening curriculum that emphasizes sustainable horticulture practices to assist in developing job and life skills. 140 programs hours per student 20 teens served in LEAD.Expenses $69,723 · grants $6,250 · revenue $46,890
- Green Adventures Program: geared towards younger gardeners from infant to preschool ages My Little & Me to age group 6 - 10 Day Camps and designed to help children build connections to nature and get kids outside moving and learning. 29 program hours per student 60 students served in 2025.Expenses $28,319 · grants $3,125 · revenue $570
- Repair to Grow Program: for partnering nonprofits and schools where we bring our programs to them to serve students - primarily students with disabilities. Served 17 youth in 2025.Expenses $28,434 · grants $3,125
- Other program for this year was Cultivating Community a set of programs designed to give back to the local community. Includes programs like Youth Service Days: where youth can complete community service hours.Expenses $28,441
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1516672
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $172,475
- Income (IRS master file)
- $303,063
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $303,063 | $330,834 | $172,475 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $245,954 | $250,152 | $241,758 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $182,847 | $188,412 | $234,492 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 84-1516672).
Questions about LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS
- What is the EIN of LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS is 84-1516672.
- Is LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS 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 LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS 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 LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS 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 LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jeanie Phillips.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,699 (Erica Wharton, Program Director).
- How much revenue does LOVELAND YOUTH GARDENERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $303,063, expenses of $330,834 and total assets of $172,475 at year end.
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