A Sanctuary for Military Families Inc DBA Project Sanctuary

EIN: 261410596 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

Pagosa Springs, CO

Total Revenue
$1,630,664
Total Expenses
$1,903,911
Total Assets
$2,692,956
Net Assets
$2,331,733
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Heather Ehle-Ray
Phone
7205619193
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

A Sanctuary for Military Families Inc DBA Project Sanctuary, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

Believing that when one person serves the whole family serves, Project Sanctuary takes a human-centered, solution-based approach to helping military families heal and move forward in life. Through innovative long-term programming focused on connectedness, we restore hope and empower families to recover and thrive.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,429,674

Therapeutic Retreat Program:Project Sanctuarys therapeutic retreat program offers military families a way to recover, reconnect and build their capacity to support one another through recreation...

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Therapeutic Retreat Program:Project Sanctuarys therapeutic retreat program offers military families a way to recover, reconnect and build their capacity to support one another through recreation therapy and classes focused on communication skills, navigating life with Post Traumatic Stress and understanding the financial needs of your family. This results-driven program is run by culturally competent professionals, licensed counselors, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialists and supported by volunteers, many of whom have experienced the program themselves. The six-day experience includes Relationship Reset, Post Traumatic Stress, and financial awareness workshops, one-on-one time with a financial planner and / or counselors if desired, and age-appropriate youth / teen activities that mirror the adults curriculum. In FY25, 142 military families comprised of more than 481 people were supported at 17 therapeutic retreats.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,854

Family Support Program:Project Sanctuarys Family Support program, led by a licensed clinical social worker includes individualized case management support beginning the minute families reach out for...

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Family Support Program:Project Sanctuarys Family Support program, led by a licensed clinical social worker includes individualized case management support beginning the minute families reach out for help and continues as they return home from their therapeutic retreat experience to implement the tools they learned. Families can reach out at any time when needs arise for resource referrals, emergency financial assistance, or added support to navigate challenges they are experiencing. Each couple/family has a personalized level of support based on their own specific needs. Our team works with vetted experts both nationally and locally to connect families with best-fit resources. The top most requested needs include mental health / overall wellness, financial challenges, caregiver support, marriage / family counseling and veteran benefits. In FY25, 166 cases were supported by the Project Sanctuary Family Support team.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,441,107
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,289
Other Revenue $176,268
TOTAL REVENUE $1,630,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,083,583
Fundraising Expenses $264,075
Program Expenses $1,448,528
Other Expenses $820,328
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,903,911

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,630,664 $3,245,694 -0.5%
Expenses $1,903,911 $2,069,686 -0.1%
Net Income $-273,247 $1,176,008 -1.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
33
Volunteers
81

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
10
$418,227
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Heather Ehle-Ray CEO 40.00
Officer
$122,505 $0 $122,505
Joseph M Tabone CAO 40.00
Officer
$115,000 $0 $115,000
Carrie L Bair-Norwood CDMO 40.00
Officer
$102,598 $0 $102,598
Missy Hyatt CPO 40.00
Officer
$61,835 $0 $61,835
Christopher Pierce CDMO 40.00
Officer
$16,289 $0 $16,289
KC Groves Facilities Chai 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Jasmine Townsend Programs Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Cash Vice-Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Hockman Vice Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mari Akers Nominating Chai 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronald Ron Testa President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Spangenthal Vice President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jess Peonio Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Amen Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lida Citroen Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Lavender Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Marcum Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jodi Eppler Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Otero Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Freitas-Kroeker CAO 40.00
Officer
$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 $1,630,664 $1,903,911 $2,692,956 $-273,247
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,082,152 $1,932,926 $1,780,628 $149,226
2022 $1,856,266 $2,386,133 $1,662,699 $-529,867
2021 $3,037,883 $2,325,561 $1,991,829 $712,322
2020 $2,736,977 $2,108,875 $1,335,965 $628,102
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