B COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY FKA ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF COLORADO SPRING

EIN: 237029329 501(c)(3) Human Services

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Total Revenue
$466,805
Total Expenses
$440,931
Total Assets
$1,805,572
Net Assets
$1,805,572
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
SUZANNE DISCENZA
Phone
7194656576
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

B COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY FKA ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF COLORADO SPRING, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $467K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $441K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

B-COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS IS A NONPROFIT, ALL VOLUNTEER, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF EL PASO COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $311,390

OPERATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM IS B-COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY LARGEST PHILANTROPHIC PROGRAM. SCHOOLS IN EL PASO COUNTY EDUCATING STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN LOWER ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES ARE PROVIDED WITH...

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OPERATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM IS B-COS WE CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY LARGEST PHILANTROPHIC PROGRAM. SCHOOLS IN EL PASO COUNTY EDUCATING STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN LOWER ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES ARE PROVIDED WITH COATS, HOODIES, SWEATSHIRTS AND PANTS, SOCKS UNDERWEAR, ALONG WITH SHOE GIFT CARDS. COUNSELORS/LIASONS ARE THEN ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE, AS NEEDED, THESE ITEMS TO THEIR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR WHEN THE NEED ARISES. WE ESTIMATE 2,000 STUDENTS WERE SERVED FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR, AT 82 SCHOOLS IN EL PASO COUNTY. A SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER CAN ALSO CONTACT THIS PROGRAM WHEN A CHILD IS IN NEED OF EMERGENCY CLOTHING. A COMMITTEE MEMBER WILL MEET THE FAMILY AND PURCHASE THE CLOTHING THAT IS NEEDED.

Program 2
Expenses: $29,610

SWEET DREAMS. A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MATTRESS/BOX SPRINGS SETS TO EMANCIPATED CHILDREN LEAVING FOSTER CARE. MATTRESS/BOX SPRING SETS ARE SUPPLIED TO SELECTED AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION. ALSO INCLUDED...

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SWEET DREAMS. A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MATTRESS/BOX SPRINGS SETS TO EMANCIPATED CHILDREN LEAVING FOSTER CARE. MATTRESS/BOX SPRING SETS ARE SUPPLIED TO SELECTED AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION. ALSO INCLUDED WITH THE BEDS ARE SHEETS, PILLOW CASES AND TOWELS. THESE ITEMS ARE GIVEN TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO REACH THE AGE OF 18 AND CAN NO LONGER REMAIN IN FOSTER CARE. SOME OF THESE YOUNGSTERS HAVE NEVER HAD A BED OF THEIR OWN. BEDS ARE ALSO GIVEN TO FORMERLY HOMELESS YOUTH, WHO ARE REFERRED BY THE PLACE. THE PLACE IS AN AGENCY THAT OFFERS SERVICES AND SHELTER TO HOMELESS YOUTH 15-21.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,545

ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS (ASK). THIS PROGRAM, IN COOPERATION WITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER AND SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE), PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HYGIENE KITS TO SEXUAL...

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ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS (ASK). THIS PROGRAM, IN COOPERATION WITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER AND SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE), PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HYGIENE KITS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THEIR CLOTHING AS POLICE EVIDENCE. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2,000 PLUS VICTIMS OF ASSAULT WERE GIVEN NEW CLOTHING. THESE CLOTHES INCLUDED WINTER SWEAT SHIRTS, SWEAT PANTS, SUMMER CAPRIS AND TOPS ALONG WITH BRAS, UNDERWEAR, SOCKS AND OTHER CLOTHING. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS THIS HELP IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS AREA.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $416,373
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $15,570
Other Revenue $34,862
TOTAL REVENUE $466,805

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $230,461
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $42,048
Program Expenses $372,931
Other Expenses $210,470
TOTAL EXPENSES $440,931

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $466,805 $452,697 +0.0%
Expenses $440,931 $420,517 +0.0%
Net Income $25,874 $32,180 -0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
128

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUZANNE DISCENZA PRESIDENT 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE BLACK VP PHILANTROPIC PROGRAMS 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SHARKEY VP MEMBERSHIP 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI ROGERS VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS CHROCKETT VP STRATEGIC PLANNING 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICKIE SLIZEWSKI TREASURER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY EDMISTON RECORDING SECRETARY 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TILLY GIBBS EDUCATION 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRUDY CLARK MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET HILL TECHNOLOGY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE REYNOLDS PARLIAMENTARIAN 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $466,805 $440,931 $1,805,572 $25,874
2024 $452,697 $420,517 $1,788,038 $32,180
2023 $407,482 $357,113 $1,755,381 $50,369
2022 $343,718 $251,724 $1,726,001 $91,994
2021 $236,132 $215,540 $1,658,253 $20,592
2020 $292,587 $300,971 $1,637,294 $-8,384
2019 $303,730 $314,727 $1,649,398 $-10,997
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