TEENS INC

EIN: 841380016 501(c)(3) Youth Development

NEDERLAND, CO

Total Revenue
$6,513,617
Total Expenses
$5,314,241
Total Assets
$5,899,515
Net Assets
$5,537,744
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
STEPHEN LEFAIVER
Phone
3032583821
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

TEENS INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TEENS, INC. SUPPORTS, EDUCATES, AND EMPOWERS YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AND THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $849,951 Revenue: $517,093

EDUCATION - SINCE SEPTEMBER 2002, TEENS, INC. HAS OFFERED AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, CHINOOK WEST, TO AREA YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK OR HAVE ALREADY DROPPED OUT. CHINOOK WEST'S MISSION IS TO...

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EDUCATION - SINCE SEPTEMBER 2002, TEENS, INC. HAS OFFERED AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, CHINOOK WEST, TO AREA YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK OR HAVE ALREADY DROPPED OUT. CHINOOK WEST'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE EACH STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND LIFE ASPIRATIONS. UPON GRADUATION, CHINOOK WEST STUDENTS ARE PREPARED TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES ABOUT EMOTIONAL AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING AND HAVE THE LIFE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS. IN SEPTEMBER 2015, TEENS, INC. BEGAN ADMINISTERING THE SECONDARY AND POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN YOUTH SERVICE CENTER - THE LARGEST YOUTH CORRECTIONS FACILITY IN THE STATE. LOOKOUT ACADEMY SERVES 148 INCARCERATED BOYS. THE CONTRACT TO ADMINISTER LOOKOUT ACADEMY IS SELF-SUSTAINING WITH THE COLORADO DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES. SINCE 2019, TEENS, INC. HAS RUN A PRESCHOOL FOR 2.5 - 5 YEAR OLDS, NEW EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER.

Program 2
Expenses: $883,376 Revenue: $282,685

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT - TEENS INC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH LEARN MARKETABLE SKILLS, FILL A COMMUNITY NEED, AND AID EACH TEEN'S PERSONAL GROWTH. TEENS, INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES...

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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT - TEENS INC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH LEARN MARKETABLE SKILLS, FILL A COMMUNITY NEED, AND AID EACH TEEN'S PERSONAL GROWTH. TEENS, INC. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE TEENS WITH ROLE MODELS, MENTORING, AND STRUCTURE THAT HELP THEM THROUGH THE TURBULENCE THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANIES ADOLESDCENCE. TEENS, INC. HAS EXPANDED ITS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND EMPLOYS OVER 100 YOUTH EACH YEAR IN 4 DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY TEENS INC. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN SCHOOL OR ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARD THEIR DEGREE.

Program 3
Expenses: $253,075 Revenue: $7,578

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP-AFTER SCHOOL ROCK CLIMBING PROGRAM AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP RETREATS RANGING FROM 5-12 DAYS THAT BUILD LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOUTH PARTICIPANTS RECREATION - NO COST TEEN...

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OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP-AFTER SCHOOL ROCK CLIMBING PROGRAM AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP RETREATS RANGING FROM 5-12 DAYS THAT BUILD LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOUTH PARTICIPANTS RECREATION - NO COST TEEN CENTER OPEN 15 HOURS/WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND 32 HOURS DURING THE SUMMER. PROVIDES A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN RECREATE, UTILIZE COMPUTERS, PREPARE FOOD AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH NON-PARENT ADULT ROLE MODELS. TEENS, INC. ALSO OFFERS DROP IN PLAY FOR YOUTH 0-11.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,001,187
Program Service Revenue $3,418,723
Investment Income $74,753
Other Revenue $18,954
TOTAL REVENUE $6,513,617

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,362,348
Fundraising Expenses $226,171
Program Expenses $4,775,004
Other Expenses $951,893
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,314,241

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,513,617 $5,191,573 +0.3%
Expenses $5,314,241 $5,088,939 +0.0%
Net Income $1,199,376 $102,634 +10.7%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
182
Volunteers
45

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
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WENDY BIRD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEYLA BLY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEENA FITZGERALD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KAROWE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANJANEYA KENNEDY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELAINE MANN VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE POLLOCK MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMAYA SANOVIA MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG VANSANDT MEMBER 2.00
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 $6,513,617 $5,314,241 $5,899,515 $1,199,376
2024 $5,191,573 $5,088,939 $2,932,706 $102,634
2023 $5,020,042 $4,770,015 $2,576,707 $250,027
2023 $5,020,042 $4,770,015 $2,576,707 $250,027
2022 $4,597,611 $4,588,475 $2,254,072 $9,136
2021 $4,595,456 $4,178,565 $2,301,277 $416,891
2020 $4,207,009 $4,039,244 $1,902,978 $167,765
2019 $3,951,698 $3,871,639 $1,672,806 $80,059
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