The Blue Bench
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 56
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-0905184
Organization Overview
The Blue Bench is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (F42) the organization is classified as: Sexual Assault Services, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Blue Bench employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Bench 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 12/2023, Blue Bench generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT THE BLUE BENCH, OUR MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DIMINISH THE IMPACT IT HAS ON INDIVIDUALS, THEIR LOVED ONES AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ISSUE ADVOCACY, PREVENTION AND CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THERAPY/ADVOCACY:THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AT LOW OR NO COST TO CLIENTS INCLUDING A 24/7 HOTLINE AND HOSPITAL ACCOMPANIMENT, CASE MANAGERS TO HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE OFTEN OVERWHELMING CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, A POST-CONVICTION VICTIM ADVOCATE TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION TO SURVIVORS FOLLOWING OFFENDER SENTENCING, AND THERAPISTS WHO PROVIDE COUNSELING IN BOTH ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP SETTINGS INCLUDING ART AND TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA OPTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS GROUP SUPPORT FOR THE LOVED ONES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION: ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY IS NOT JUST ABOUT PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE AFTERMATH OF AN ASSAULT, IT'S ABOUT EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SHIFT THE WAY THEY THINK AND TALK ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE BLUE BENCH PROVIDES SCIENTIFICALLY- SUPPORTED PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, WITH A GOAL OF DEVELOPING SKILLS NECESSARY TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CHALLENGE RAPE CULTURE AND BECOME ACTIVE BYSTANDERS. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT SCHOOLS, PRISONS, DETENTION CENTERS, BARS, MUSIC VENUES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND MORE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR PARENTS AND SAFETY EMPOWERMENT SKILLS TRAINING FOR FEMALE-IDENTIFIED PARTICIPANTS AGE 13+.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Adkins Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Weigel Resigned 2023 Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brooke Smith Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Hentchel Resigned 2023 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alicia Bennett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $33,802 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $43,475 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,099,083 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $702,821 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,879,181 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,075 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,711 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,908,864 |
| 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. | $100,046 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,577,642 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $220,013 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,470 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $45,044 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,667 |
| Fees for services: Other | $169,498 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,144 |
| Information technology | $139,650 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,515 |
| Travel | $14,106 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,156 |
| Insurance | $16,144 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,546,729 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,483 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $407,829 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,251 |
| 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 | $43,532 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $40,429 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $278,203 |
| Other assets | $257,518 |
| Total assets | $1,207,245 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,487 |
| 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 | $330,555 |
| Total liabilities | $430,042 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $345,573 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $431,630 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,207,245 |