Teens Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 166
- Location
- Nederland, CO
- Founding
- 03/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 84-1380016
Organization Overview
Teens Inc is located in Nederland, CO. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Teens Inc employed 166 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Teens Inc 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 06/2023, Teens Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 5 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
TEENS, INC. SUPPORTS, EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MAKE HEALTH CHOICES AND THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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. IN AUGUST 2019, AFTER TWO PRESCHOOLS IN NEDERLAND ABRUPTLY CLOSED, TEENS, INC. BEGAN NEW EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER, THE ONLY YEAR-ROUND PRESCHOOL IN NEDERLAND.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TEENS, INC. HAS THREE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. 1)A PREVENTION COALITION THAT UTILIZES AN EVIDENCE BASED PROCESS AIMED AT REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUTH. 2) A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE SUSPENSIONS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AS WELL AS JUVENILE CRIME THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.3) A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE THAT IMPLEMENTS AN EVIDENCE BASED SKILL BUILDING CURRICULUM AT NEDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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. IN AUGUST 2019, AFTER TWO PRESCHOOLS IN NEDERLAND ABRUPTLY CLOSED, TEENS, INC. BEGAN NEW EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER, THE ONLY YEAR-ROUND PRESCHOOL IN NEDERLAND.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TEENS, INC. HAS THREE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. 1)A PREVENTION COALITION THAT UTILIZES AN EVIDENCE BASED PROCESS AIMED AT REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUTH. 2) A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE WITH THE GOAL TO REDUCE SUSPENSIONS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AS WELL AS JUVENILE CRIME THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.3) A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE THAT IMPLEMENTS AN EVIDENCE BASED SKILL BUILDING CURRICULUM AT NEDERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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 85 YOUTH EACH YEAR IN 3 DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY TEENS INC. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN SCHOOL OR ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARD THEIR DEGREE.
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 85 YOUTH EACH YEAR IN 3 DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY TEENS INC. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN SCHOOL OR ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARD THEIR DEGREE.
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 20.5 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 AND COORDINATES A YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE THAT HAS OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR.
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 20.5 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 AND COORDINATES A YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE THAT HAS OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Blue Hessner President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Jennifer Karowe Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Kim Gershon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathryn Carlisle - Kesling Recorder | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Shenna Fitzgerald Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Naya Russell-Coprich Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $879,624 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $792,642 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,672,266 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,302,875 |
| Investment income | $6,917 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $37,984 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,020,042 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,231,093 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $276,348 |
| Payroll taxes | $287,373 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $46,950 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,953 |
| Travel | $66,050 |
| 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 | $45,586 |
| Insurance | $58,731 |
| All other expenses | $4,343 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,770,015 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $523,328 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $161,344 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $786,215 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,737 |
| 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 | $38 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $815,463 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $287,582 |
| Total assets | $2,576,707 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,146 |
| 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 | $171,146 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,405,561 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,576,707 |