TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM

EIN: 464789197 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Telluride, CO

Total Revenue
$370,086
Total Expenses
$393,192
Total Assets
$500,768
Net Assets
$491,577
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Vivian Russell
Phone
9707081986
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TRUE NORTH YOUTH PROGRAM, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $370K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Our MISSION: True North inspires individual determination and teaches self-advocacy by providing year round positive youth development programs for teens in our rural San Miguel region who have limited access to resources, opportunities, and support.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $326,894 Revenue: $0

True North Youth Program's 2025 highlights showcase a comprehensive array of offerings, with 48 programs delivered and 414 total participations, including free access for students across three school...

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True North Youth Program's 2025 highlights showcase a comprehensive array of offerings, with 48 programs delivered and 414 total participations, including free access for students across three school districts and homeschoolers. Throughout the school year, True North provided weekly academic tutoring (Base Camp) to 38 students, offered 28 sessions within the Telluride High School AVID program focusing on 11th and 12th graders, and delivered weekly in-school support in the Nucla Senior Seminar and the Norwood Tech Building. Key program areas included extensive college and career preparation, emphasizing career exploration, resume building, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and connections to apprenticeships. The program supported college applications, visited regional college campuses, and awarded 11 new scholarships to graduating seniors, while continuing to support 23 college students from previous years. Through its Jobs Connect 2025 program, True North partnered with 14 businesses from Telluride to Naturita to secure summer jobs for local teens, also providing scholarships for Trades School. True North's Trading Post, located in the Norwood schools' tech building, offered teens a wealth of donated goods, including clothes (even prom dresses), mountain bikes, snowboards, shoes, games, and free winter coats. Additional programming featured 12 day trips utilizing the new Red Van for regional experiences and higher education campus tours, 5 outdoor education programs (river trip, Nordic skiing, hiking, outdoor leadership), 6 arts programs fostering creative expression and appreciation, and 4 service-learning programs emphasizing community engagement and environmental stewardship. Collaborations were significant, with 13 programs involving 6 different organizations, expanding reach, sharing resources, and strengthening community ties. The program delivered 43 school-year programs for consistent academic support and 5 intensive summer programs. True North met diverse youth needs through a broad and balanced range of programming, demonstrating strong community engagement and continued growth through partnerships and expanded offerings.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $363,992
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,597
Other Revenue $497
TOTAL REVENUE $370,086

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $226,610
Fundraising Expenses $22,154
Program Expenses $326,894
Other Expenses $166,582
TOTAL EXPENSES $393,192

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $370,086 $480,090 -0.2%
Expenses $393,192 $376,637 +0.0%
Net Income $-23,106 $103,453 -1.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
11
Volunteers
20

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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
1
$113,491
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Vivian Russell Executive Director 40
Key Emp Highest
$113,491 $0 $113,491
Rose Gutfeld Board President 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Ziegler Board Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susanne Connolly Board Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jody Miller Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lanier Nelson Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
McKay Belk Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tanya Morlang Board Member at Large 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Lavendar Smith Board Member at Large 1
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 $370,086 $393,192 $500,768 $-23,106
2024 $480,090 $376,637 $529,629 $103,453
2023 $320,469 $268,016 $411,550 $52,453
2022 $284,684 $217,294 $355,832 $67,390
2021 $237,869 $201,199 $288,442 $36,670
2020 $263,808 $149,253 $251,771 $114,555
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