Nonprofit · EIN 87-3774775
BENEFITS IN ACTION
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,369,592 | $4,359,532 | $10,060 | $1,311,458 | $378,299 | $933,159 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,158,084 | $2,502,955 | $655,129 | $1,681,062 | $484,800 | $1,196,262 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,246,744
- of which government grants
- $3,040,192
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,666
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,660
- Other revenue
- $117,182
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,796
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,305,122
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,968,958
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $3,853,488
- Management and general (functional)
- $369,884
- Fundraising (functional)
- $136,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,681,062
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,311,458
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $378,299
- Net assets, end of year
- $933,159
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $365,488
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $567,671
- Gross receipts
- $4,378,564
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 402
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Barnes | Exec Dir Officer | 40 | $86,796 |
| Michelle Lapierre | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Straight | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Wachter | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Aaron Sanburg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Courtney Hoskins | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cassie Angerer | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrew Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Christine Yun Sauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Deb York | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ryan Dishman | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jennifer Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Barnes | Exec Dir Officer | 40 | $86,554 |
| Michelle Lapierre | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Straight | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Wachter | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Aaron Sanburg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Courtney Hoskins | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cassie Angerer | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrew Barnes | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Christine Yun Sauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Deb York | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ryan Dishman | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jennifer Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12157 W CEDAR DR STE 100, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-2102
- In care of
- % JANE BARNES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- P O Box 140598, Edgewater CO 80214
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE LAPIERRE
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jane Barnes, 12157 W Cedar Drive, Lakewood CO 80228
- Signed the 990
- AARON SANBURG, Treasurer
- Phone
- (720) 221-8347
- Website
- www.benefitsinaction.org
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
BENEFITS IN ACTION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON THE ELDERLY AND UNDERSERVED TO IMPROVE THEIR UNDERSTANDING, ACCESS, AND UTILIZATION OF FOOD AND HEALTH-RELATED BENEFITS TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTH BENEFIT NAVIGATION - PROVIDING EDUCATION, NAVIGATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR MEDICARE, MEDICAID, CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, SNAP, AND MORE. FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM - DELIVERING BOXES OF FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE HOMEBOUND IN JEFFERSON, DENVER, ADAMS, AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES.Expenses $3,853,488
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 | Not 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
- 87-3774775
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,311,458
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,378,564
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,369,592 | $4,359,532 | $1,311,458 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,158,084 | $2,502,955 | $1,681,062 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,299,880 | $757,253 | $975,108 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jane Barnes | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 87-3774775).
Questions about BENEFITS IN ACTION
- What is the EIN of BENEFITS IN ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BENEFITS IN ACTION is 87-3774775.
- Is BENEFITS IN ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BENEFITS IN ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BENEFITS IN ACTION 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 BENEFITS IN ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BENEFITS IN ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEFITS IN ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHELLE LAPIERRE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEFITS IN ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,796 (Jane Barnes, Exec Dir).
- How much revenue does BENEFITS IN ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,369,592, expenses of $4,359,532 and total assets of $1,311,458 at year end.
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