Disabling Barriers is located in Peyton, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (E92) the organization is classified as: Home Health Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disabling Barriers 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, Disabling Barriers generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (58.7%) each year.
Since 2021, Disabling Barriers has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $2,412,130. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DISABLING BARRIERS SERVES THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN SOUTHERN COLORADO BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO FILL UNMET NEEDS, OVERCOME BARRIERS, AND SUPPORT CAREGIVERS THROUGH IMPROVED ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES SO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CAN REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DISABLING BARRIERS SERVES THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN SOUTHERN COLORADO BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO FILL UNMET NEEDS, OVERCOME BARRIERS, AND SUPPORT CAREGIVERS THROUGH IMPROVED ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES SO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CAN REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND POTENTIAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher Robinson President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Deana Allen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Sauer Treasurer And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rachel Lake Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Lara Stern Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeanne Conder Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $890,377 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $184,469 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,074,846 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,114,565 |
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. | $46,667 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,517 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,875 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,443 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $143,105 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,600 |
Advertising and promotion | $316 |
Office expenses | $1,021 |
Information technology | $7,908 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,472 |
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 | $950 |
Insurance | $1,149 |
All other expenses | $177 |
Total functional expenses | $1,352,765 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,922 |
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 | $3,274 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,901 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $40,292,995 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $40,327,092 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $655 |
Grants payable | $1,078,041 |
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 | $1,078,696 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,248,396 |
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 | $40,327,092 |
Over the last fiscal year, Disabling Barriers has awarded $1,110,565 in support to 28 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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A SHARED VISION PURPOSE: To support program operations, per the charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: To support program operations, per the charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER PURPOSE: To support program operations, per the charitable purposes of the organization | $70,350 |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: To support program operations, per the charitable purposes of the organization | $80,000 |
AINSLEYS ANGELS AMERICA - COLORADO SPRINGS AMBASSADORSHIP PURPOSE: To support program operations, per the charitable purposes of the organization | $13,675 |
COLORADO INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION - IN PURPOSE: To support program operations, per the charitable purposes of the organization | $44,280 |