GRIFFITH CENTERS

EIN: 840404251 501(c)(3) Mental Health

NORTHGLENN, CO

Total Revenue
$10,592,867
Total Expenses
$10,607,119
Total Assets
$6,468,479
Net Assets
$2,731,816
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1930
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
TANIA SOSSI
Phone
3032376865
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

GRIFFITH CENTERS, founded in 1930, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $10.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

STRENGTHENING COLORADO COMMUNITIES ONE FAMILY AT A TIME, GRIFFITH CENTERS PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILY PRESERVATION, DAY TREATMENT, EDUCATION, TRUANCY PREVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. GRIFFITH CENTERS ALSO PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL BASED PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOSTER CARE, RESPITE SERVICES, FOSTER TO ADOPT HOMES, RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AND TREATMENT. WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE HEALING AND HOPE TO THOUSANDS AS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,550,366 Revenue: $2,317,241

RESIDENTIAL: THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, LOCATED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, SERVES ADOLESCENT BOYS AGES 13-18 WITHIN LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE FACILITIES. THE PROGRAM HAS A TOTAL...

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RESIDENTIAL: THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, LOCATED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, SERVES ADOLESCENT BOYS AGES 13-18 WITHIN LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE FACILITIES. THE PROGRAM HAS A TOTAL LICENSED CAPACITY OF 16 INDIVIDUALS AND IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION. BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, GRIFFITH CENTERS SERVED 30 YOUTH THROUGH ITS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 5 MONTHS AND 5 DAYS. CORE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS INCLUDE FAMILY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, SKILLS AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,191,211 Revenue: $1,383,522

EDUCATION: GRIFFITH CENTERS' EDUCATION PROGRAM, OPERATED THROUGH THE J. WILKINS OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 12 WHOSE...

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EDUCATION: GRIFFITH CENTERS' EDUCATION PROGRAM, OPERATED THROUGH THE J. WILKINS OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 12 WHOSE ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY MET IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVES STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEPS) OR 504 PLANS AND THOSE IMPACTED BY TRAUMA, SCHOOL DISRUPTION, OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. THROUGH SMALL CLASS SIZES AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES ACADEMIC COURSEWORK WITH THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS TO ADDRESS BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS, CREDIT RECOVERY, GED PATHWAYS, AND SPECIALIZED INTERVENTIONS IN READING AND MATH, ALL SUPPORTED BY ONGOING ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS. LICENSED THERAPISTS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY, ENSURING A COMPREHENSIVE, WRAPAROUND APPROACH TO STUDENT SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCORPORATES EXPERIENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, TO BUILD LIFE SKILLS, RESILIENCE, AND READINESS FOR POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,012,081 Revenue: $2,062,005

PASA: GRIFFITH CENTERS' PROGRAM APPROVED SERVICE AGENCY (PASA) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD), SUPPORTING...

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PASA: GRIFFITH CENTERS' PROGRAM APPROVED SERVICE AGENCY (PASA) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD), SUPPORTING THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTION. THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE, WRAPAROUND APPROACH, PASA DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS, PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAMMING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, WHILE WORKING CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE. PASA SERVES INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN COLORADO'S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) AND SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS) WAIVERS AND EMPHASIZES TRAUMA-INFORMED, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND STABILITY. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PASA PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 57 MEMBERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $730,905
Program Service Revenue $9,855,636
Investment Income $2,049
Other Revenue $4,277
TOTAL REVENUE $10,592,867

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,170,152
Fundraising Expenses $423,729
Program Expenses $8,667,099
Other Expenses $5,436,967
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,607,119

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,592,867 $10,128,136 +0.0%
Expenses $10,607,119 $10,077,984 +0.1%
Net Income $-14,252 $50,152 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
134
Volunteers
200

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
$144,760
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID BRINKER BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT J PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ETTENGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA LLOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARISSA PILSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER REEVES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH BARGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HAMMOND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT HAIGLER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TANIA SOSSI PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$144,760 $0 $144,760
LAUREN CAMPBELL CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$108,800 $0 $108,800
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 $10,592,867 $10,607,119 $6,468,479 $-14,252
2024 $10,128,136 $10,077,984 $4,714,603 $50,152
2023 $9,521,564 $9,310,095 $4,217,246 $211,469
2022 $8,683,936 $8,162,335 $3,611,961 $521,601
2021 $8,323,986 $7,480,778 $3,558,154 $843,208
2020 $7,727,773 $8,684,228 $2,674,690 $-956,455
2019 $8,611,235 $8,426,204 $2,898,512 $185,031
2018 $8,477,269 $8,452,920 $3,232,765 $24,349
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