Carson J Spencer Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $508.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2017
- EIN
- 20-2545226
Organization Overview
Carson J Spencer Foundation is located in Littleton, CO. As of 06/2017, Carson J Spencer Foundation employed 24 individuals. Carson J Spencer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2017, Carson J Spencer Foundation generated $508.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $649.6k during the year ending 06/2017. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.1%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CARSON J SPENCER FOUNDATION IS A COLORADO NONPROFIT, ESTABLISHED IN 2005. WE LEAD INNOVATION IN SUICIDE PREVENTION.OUR VISION: WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES ARE COMMITTED TO SUSTAINING A PASSION FOR LIVING.OUR MISSION: WE ELEVATE THE CONVERSATION TO MAKE SUICIDE PREVENTION A HEALTH AND SAFETY PRIORITY. WE SUSTAIN A PASSION FOR LIVING BY:--DELIVERING INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR WORKING-AGED PEOPLE--COACHING YOUNG LEADERS TO DEVELOP SOCIAL ENTERPRISES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION--SUPPORTING PEOPLE BEREAVED BY SUICIDE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKING MINDS: SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE WORKPLACE (WORKINGMINDS.ORG)WORKING MINDS IS A COMPREHENSIVE AND SUSTAINED APPROACH TO SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE WORKPLACE. COLLABORATIVELY, WE WORK WITH INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES TO BUILD STRATEGY, ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION, ENGAGE LEADERSHIP, IMPROVE POLICY AND CREATE SKILL-BUILDING TRAINING TO PREVENT SUICIDE. OUR GOALS ARE TO HELP AGENCIES BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS, TO INTERVENE EFFECTIVELY WHEN SOMEONE IS AT RISK AND TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY IN THE AFTERMATH OF A SUICIDE CRISIS. OUR WORKING MINDS TOOLKIT IS ON THE NATIONAL BEST PRACTICE REGISTRY FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND IS DESIGNED TO HELP MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS IDENTIFY EMPLOYEES AT RISK FOR SUICIDE, REFER THEM TO APPROPRIATE CARE, AND PROVIDE SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE POSTVENTIONABOUT MAN THERAPY: A DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR MEN (WWW.MANTHERAPY.ORG)IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CACTUS AND COLORADO'S OFFICE OF SUICIDE PREVENTION, THE MAN THERAPY PROGRAM USES HUMOR AND MEDIA TO CONNECT MEN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FACTS, RESOURCES, AND HELP IN GRAPPLING WITH ONGOING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.MEN COMPLETE AND "18-POINT HEAD INSPECTION" TO ASSESS LEVELS OF ANGER, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ANXIETY AND ARE THEN LINKED TO AN ACTION PLAN FOR RECOVERY.
THE FIRE WITHIN: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS PREVENTING SUICIDEWE CULTIVATE YOUTH COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH BUSINESS COMPETITION AND CHALLENGE TEENAGERS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. AFTER BEING IN THIS PROGRAM FOR A YEAR, YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS DEVELOP MARKET-BASED STRATEGIES TO PREVENT SUICIDE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THEY LEARN TO THINK INNOVATIVELY AND ENTREPRENEURIALLY IN ORDER TO SOLVE SOCIAL ISSUES; GAIN THE MENTAL RESILIENCY TO COPE POSITIVELY WITH CHALLENGE, STRESS AND ADVERSITY; AND EMBRACE THEIR ROLES AS FUTURE LEADERS. EACH YEAR WE ARE IN 35-50 SCHOOLS IN COLORADO AND WE ARE EXPANDING NATIONALLY.
ABOUT ICARE: RESPONDING TO THE AFTERMATH OF SUICIDE CRISES WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF A SUICIDE BY OFFERING THEM GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES. OUR ICARE PACKAGES PROVIDE PEOPLE WHO LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE WITH "GIFTS OF COMPASSION" FILLED WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE GRIEF SUPPORT TOOLS, COMMUNITY REFERRALS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO HELP THEM HEAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sally Spencer-Thomas Prior CEO - Resigned | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $79,045 |
Deborah Brackney Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Rob Spangler President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Lee Mulberry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Christy Belz Prior Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Peter Bernstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,822 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,527 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $188,349 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $225,564 |
| Investment income | $80 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,532 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,612 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $106,229 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $508,302 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,045 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $231,686 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,409 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,466 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,219 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,117 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20 |
| Office expenses | $7,466 |
| Information technology | $2,855 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,713 |
| Travel | $20,584 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,986 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,321 |
| Insurance | $3,320 |
| All other expenses | $9,566 |
| Total functional expenses | $649,609 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Carson J Spencer Foundation has recieved totaling $136,849.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: MENTAL WELLNESS & GENERAL PURPOSE | $126,849 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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Community Development Institute Head Start Denver, CO | $4,503,361 | $99,466,958 |
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