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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0529211

PROTECT KIDS COLORADO

Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80906

Financials

$73K$55K2024$204K$101K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROTECT KIDS COLORADO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$203,891$100,664$103,227$120,621$0$120,621
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$72,652$55,258$17,394$17,394$0$17,394
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$203,891
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$865
Travel
$1,636
Program services (functional)
$86,918
Management and general (functional)
$13,746

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,394
Total assets, end of year
$120,621
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$120,621
Gross receipts
$203,891
Employees
0
Volunteers
3,300
Year formed
2024
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erin LeeSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
60$9,600
Kevin LundbergPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
Mark R SpenglerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Patricia McKernanDirector
Trustee or director
40$0
Shannon ThomasDirector
Trustee or director
20$0
Lori GimelshteynDirector
Trustee or director
30$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kevin LundbergPresident30$0
Mark R SpenglerTreasurer40$0
Erin LeeSecretary40$0
Patricia McKernanDirector30$0
Shannon ThomasDirector20$0
Lori GimelshteynDirector30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6510-A S ACADEMY BLVD PMB 333, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80906-8691
In care of
% MARK R SPENGLER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Mark R Spengler, 216 COBBLESTONE DR, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Signed the 990
Mark Spengler, Treasurer
Phone
(808) 960-6361

Mission

Protect Kids Colorado is a broad coalition of parents, grandparents and concerned citizens coming together to protect kids and strengthen families in Colorado. We are advocating for policies that promote children's well-being and support the responsibility of loving parents. Our initiatives are designed for the safety of children and to ensure parents are a fundamental part of their child's development.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Recruited, mobilized, and equipped 3300 volunteers throughout the state and every county to carry petitions garnering over 500,000 signatures for three ballot initiatives to be on the ballot in 2026 protecting children in Colorado. This public service will give voters an opportunity to promote laws they believe will support three very important issues concerning minors.
    Expenses $60,520 · revenue $60,520
  • Partnered with affiliated organization called Protect Kids Colorado Issue Committee to provide additional promotional materials and printing of petitions
    Expenses $24,500 · revenue $24,500
  • Expenditures covering communication expenses of postage, printing, education, and meals benefiting volunteers.
    Expenses $1,898 · revenue $1,898

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-0529211
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$120,621
Income (IRS master file)
$203,891

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$203,891$100,664$120,621XML
990-EZDecember 2024$72,652$55,258$17,394XML

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 99-0529211).

Questions about PROTECT KIDS COLORADO

What is the EIN of PROTECT KIDS COLORADO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROTECT KIDS COLORADO is 99-0529211.
Is PROTECT KIDS COLORADO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2025.
Are donations to PROTECT KIDS COLORADO tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does PROTECT KIDS COLORADO 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 PROTECT KIDS COLORADO 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 PROTECT KIDS COLORADO 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 PROTECT KIDS COLORADO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mark R Spengler.
Who are the officers and directors of PROTECT KIDS COLORADO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,600 (Erin Lee, Secretary).
How much revenue does PROTECT KIDS COLORADO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $203,891, expenses of $100,664 and total assets of $120,621 at year end.

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