Nonprofit · EIN 84-1549702
THE PLACE
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,532,131 | $3,183,284 | $3,348,847 | $4,818,300 | $124,148 | $4,694,152 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,497,883 | $3,494,011 | $3,872 | $1,668,737 | $318,314 | $1,350,423 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,684,184 | $3,647,523 | $36,661 | $1,856,272 | $509,721 | $1,346,551 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,509,422
- of which government grants
- $5,063,194
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $39,677
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,982
- Other revenue
- -$16,968
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $503,632
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,583
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,679,256
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,112,810
- Professional fundraising fees
- $17,175
- Legal fees
- $31,411
- Accounting fees
- $72,975
- Occupancy
- $89,101
- Travel
- $20,694
- Depreciation
- $38,570
- Program services (functional)
- $2,136,963
- Management and general (functional)
- $771,319
- Fundraising (functional)
- $275,002
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,668,737
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,818,300
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $124,148
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,694,152
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $427,240
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,368,496
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $325,656
- Gross receipts
- $6,549,113
- Employees
- 75
- Volunteers
- 260
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA TREECE | CEO (TO 06/2025) Officer | 40 | $111,388 | $22,521 |
| MIMI BROWN CHAIR FISCAL YR | INTERIM CEO (06/2025 - 09/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA MCCAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KLEINMAUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE BLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAT OUTTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DESANTIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SCHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITNEY HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN BROWER | DIRECTOR (FROM 06/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON LAVAIRE | DIRECTOR (TO 01/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MAGACHEY | DIRECTOR (TO 01/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY GUNDRUM | INTERIM CEO (9/8/25 TO 09/30/2025) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Kemppainen | CO-CEO (TO 11/2023) Officer | 40 | $106,150 | $16,966 |
| Rebecca Treece Chief Development | Officer/Interim CEO(From 11/23 Officer | 40 | $77,091 | $24,425 |
| Becky Gundrum | COO & CO-CEO (TO 10/2023) Officer | 40 | $86,811 | $935 |
| Mimi Brown | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Huls | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian DeSantis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca McCay | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Schaffer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON LAVAIRE | DIRECTOR (FROM 11/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITNEY HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MAGACHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Wayne Bland | DIRECTOR (FROM 01/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Kemppainen | CEO (TO 7/2023) Officer | 40 | $84,599 | $7,221 |
| Becky Gundrum | COO & CO-CEO (From 7/2023) Officer | 40 | $16,668 | $175 |
| Doug Palmer | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mimi Brown | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Hane | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Huls | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcus Shelton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian DeSantis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca McCay | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Schaffer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Treece Chief Development | Officer & CO-CEO (from 7/2023) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 423 E CUCHARRAS ST, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80903-3609
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS JOHNSON, 423 E CUCHARRAS ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS JOHNSON, CEO
- Phone
- (719) 244-3959
- Website
- HTTPS://THEPLACECOS.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
THE PLACE HELPS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND YOUTH AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS OVERCOME REAL LIFE CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.
Program accomplishments
- OVERNIGHT SHELTER AND DAY SERVICES: HOMELESS YOUTH ARE INVITED TO STAY AT THE SHELTER AS LONG AS THEY ARE ACTIVELY RECEIVING SERVICES AND ARE MAKING PROGRESS ON THEIR CASE PLAN TOWARD ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WHEN YOUTH FIRST ENTER THE SHELTER, THEY PARTICIPATE IN AN INTAKE ASSESSMENT TO HELP DETERMINE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND IDENTIFY PERSONAL BARRIERS TO EXITING LIVING ON THE STREETS. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A CASE MANAGER, EACH YOUTH DEVELOPS A CASE PLAN TO ACHIEVE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY BUILDING ON EXISTING STRENGTHS AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.Expenses $705,499 · grants $48,198
- HOUSING SERVICES: THE PLACE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO YOUTH PLACED IN SCATTERED SITE HOUSING UNITS. INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE COMBINED IN OUR HOUSING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A STABLE AND SAFE PLATFORM FOR A LIFE OFF THE STREETS. EVERY YOUTH IN OUR HOUSING PROGRAM WORKS WITH A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER TO CREATE A CASE PLAN THAT MAY INCLUDE EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE.Expenses $831,024 · grants $332,515
- OUTREACH: THE PLACE'S STREET OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE ON THE STREETS SEEKING OUT RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE WHEREVER THEY MAY BE CONGREGATING. THE STAFF ENGAGE YOUTH IN CONVERSATION AND DISTRIBUTE HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, FOOD AND ITEMS THAT OFFER PROTECTION ON THE STREET. HEALTHCARE AGENCIES, IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ALLOW THE OUTREACH TEAM TO PROVIDE HIV AND HEPATITIS-C TESTING RESOURCES. OUTREACH TEAM MEMBERS ARE TRAINED THROUGH THE PRINCIPALS OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND ARE ADEPT AT ESTABLISHING TRUST AMONG THE HOMELESS YOUTH POPULATION AS THEY PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR SHELTER, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENTS PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR DRUG COUNSELING, SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH CARE.Expenses $285,867 · grants $69,290
- PROGRAM OVERSITE AND EVALUATION: PROGRAM OVERSITE PROVIDES SUPERVISION OF PROGRAM MANAGERS; PROVIDES IN-HOUSE TRAINING AND DISCUSSIONS OF ON TOPICS SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, BASIC FIRST AID, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, DE-ESCALATION TACTICS, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING AND OTHER APPLICABLE ISSUES AS THEY PERTAIN TO PROVIDING CARE FOR AND ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS YOUTH POPULATION. PROGRAM EVALUATION INCLUDES THE COLLECTION AND INTERPRETATION OF AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF CLIENT DATA USED FOR PURPOSES OF REPORTING, DECISION-MAKING, OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING.Expenses $209,560 · grants $26,448
- LAUNCHPAD: THE PLACE IS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COHEN-ESREY, A KANSAS-BASED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER AND INVESTOR, TO BUILD AN INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMPLEX IN THE HEART OF OLD COLORADO SPRINGS. THE NEW MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING WILL HAVE 50 ONE- AND TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AVAILABLE AS LONG-TERM RENTALS FOR TENANTS WHO ARE LESS THAN 24 YEARS OF AGE UPON ADMISSION AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY THROUGH THE STATE OF COLORADO'S HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM. EVERY TENANT WILL ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE LAUNCHPAD OFFICIALLY OPENED AS OF MAY 2025.Expenses $105,013 · grants $27,180
- CLINICAL: THE PLACE'S CLINICAL DEPARTMENT WAS CREATED IN ANTICIPATION OF GEARING UP TO BILL MEDICAID FOR SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THIS PROCESS IS STILL IN ITS EARLY STAGES OF RESEARCH AND PLANNING.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1549702
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,818,300
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,549,113
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,532,131 | $3,183,284 | $4,818,300 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,497,883 | $3,494,011 | $1,668,737 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,684,184 | $3,647,523 | $1,856,272 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,748,742 | $3,419,038 | $1,759,018 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 84-1549702).
Questions about THE PLACE
- What is the EIN of THE PLACE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PLACE is 84-1549702.
- Is THE PLACE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THE PLACE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PLACE 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 THE PLACE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE PLACE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE PLACE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHRIS JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PLACE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,388 (REBECCA TREECE, CEO (TO 06/2025)).
- How much revenue does THE PLACE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,532,131, expenses of $3,183,284 and total assets of $4,818,300 at year end.
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