Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless And Foster Kids Move Forward

Organization Overview

Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless And Foster Kids Move Forward is located in Wheat Ridge, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (R28) the organization is classified as: Children's Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless And Foster Kids Move Forward employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless And Foster Kids Move Forward 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 12/2021, Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless And Foster Kids Move Forward generated $461.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.6k during the year ending 12/2021.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES - FOCUSING ON PROVIDING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN WHILE PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS. THE OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM DANCE & MUSIC LESSONS TO GOLF AND SWIMMING CLASSES TO EQUINE THERAPY AND EXPLORING NATURE. BEST PRACTICE & EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH CONFIRMS THESE ACTIVITIES IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, AS WELL AS IMPROVE A STUDENTS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOR AND COURSE COMPLETION. THEY OFFER YOUTH A CHANCE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS, COACHES, AND MENTORS. SPORTS PROMOTE TEAMWORK, TRUST AND COMMUNICATIONS ALONG WITH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND CONFIDENCE. PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS ALLOWS FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT IN SELF-ESTEEM. FOSTER YOUTH THEMSELVES SUGGEST THAT ACTIVITIES OF ALL KINDS HELP THEM DEAL WITH SADNESS AND LONELINESS. IN 2021, COBBLED STREETS PROVIDED GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES FOR 348 FOSTER KIDS; GAVE SUPPORT AND A BRIEF RESPITE FOR 169 FOSTER PARENTS


COBBLED STREETS IS PRODUCING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM USING THE STORIES OF FOSTER CHILDREN THEMSELVES. THEIR STORIES WILL PROVIDE INFORMED INPUT FOR THE COMPELLING CHANGES NECESSARY IN THE SYSTEM THAT IS INTENDED TO SERVE THEM. THE DOCUMENTARY WILL COMBINE RESEARCH, STORIES, & INNOVATIONS TO CATALZYE NATIONAL REFORM.


DATABASE OF RESOURCES FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND FOSTER YOUTH. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JUST AS SPECIAL, A COMPREHENSIVE FOSTER CARE DATABASE HAS BEEN CREATED OF COLORADO RESOUCES. THE DATABASE ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE MORE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS, RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS, MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO BETTER SERVE KIDS AND REDUCES DUPLICATIVE AND INEFFICIENT EFFORTS. THE DATABASE IS LIVE AND CAN BE ACCESSED AT HTTPS://WWW.JUSTASSPECIAL.COM. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ARE CONSTANTLY BEING ADDED AND THE DATABASE IS EXPANDING TO MORE RUAL AREAS OF COLORADO.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shari Shink
Founder & Executive Director
$77,500
Terri Hoopes
Treasurer
$0
Becky Miller Updike
Chair
$0
Ellen Toomey-Hale
Secretary
$0
Linda L Shink
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$461,100
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$461,100
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $331
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 $461,431

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless And Foster Kids Move Forward has recieved totaling $131,876.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$105,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$16,865
Peyback Foundation Inc

Independence, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11
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