Teens Inc

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 06/2022, Teens Inc employed 202 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 06/2022, Teens Inc generated $4.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.3% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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.


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen Lefaiver
Executive Director
$135,500
Blue Hessner
President
$0
Logan Heithold
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Karowe
Vice President
$0
Kathryn Carlisle - Kesling
Director
$0
Raj Rawat
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$18,190
Related organizations$0
Government grants $795,533
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$478,772
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,292,495
Total Program Service Revenue$3,300,458
Investment income $5,824
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,597,611

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Teens Inc has recieved totaling $404,299.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Youth Programming

$308,482
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$28,202
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$20,000
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$19,800
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: TUITION ASSISTANCE

$11,250
The Community Foundation

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: General operating support and Chinook West High School

$6,018
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