Disabling Barriers
Disabling Barriers is a public charity based in Peyton, Colorado, formed in 2020. It provides grants to address unmet needs affecting the physical and mental health of children and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities living in Southern Colorado.
Disabling Barriers at a glance
In short: Disabling Barriers gave $1.8M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Colorado. 66% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,761,035
- +58.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,315
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $44,006,280
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (23 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Disabling Barriers
- Contact
Mailing address: 11605 Meridan Market View 124, Peyton, CO 80831
Phone: (719) 920-3257
Website: https://disablingbarriers.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Disabling Barriers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nursing and Therapy Services of Col ($163K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 97 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission serves children and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities living in Southern Colorado. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Disabling Barriers open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 35 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $45K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Therapy Services of Col Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $162,938 |
| The Arc Pikes Peak Region Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $140,400 |
| Widefield School District 3 Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $111,246 |
| Griffiths Center Pasa Northglenn, CO | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Our House Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Family Voices Colorado Denver, CO | Program Support | $91,639 |
| Peak Parent Center Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $80,937 |
| Kiwanis Monument Club Monument, CO | Program Support | $76,187 |
| The Resource Exchange Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Colorado Springs DISTRICT11 Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $70,367 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,006,280 | $-1,553,203 | $2,067,794 | $1,761,035 | 35 | $-1,553,203 |
| 2023 | $40,327,092 | $1,074,846 | $1,352,765 | $1,110,565 | 28 | $1,074,846 |
| 2022 | $35,871,891 | $1,030,148 | $1,147,611 | $915,915 | 20 | $1,030,148 |
| 2021 | $41,984,864 | $742,180 | $588,213 | $385,650 | 14 | $742,180 |
| 2020 | $37,050,004 | $37,000,004 | — | — | — | $4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to serve the physical and mental health of children and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities living in Southern Colorado by providing grants to fill unmet needs.
Its grants support organizations working in areas such as inclusion, independent living, family advocacy, disability services, and adaptive recreation. For example, The Arc Pikes Peak Region describes its mission as promoting the human rights, inclusion, and community participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our House says it provides residential and day program services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on independent living skills, advocacy, and community engagement. Peak Parent Center describes its work as equipping families of children with disabilities to advocate for their children’s participation in their communities. Colorado Discover Ability says it provides adaptive sports for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Disabling Barriers awarded 35 grants totaling $1,761,035. Grant amounts ranged from $5,660 to $162,938, with a median of $40,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $162,938 to Nursing and Therapy Services of Col, $140,400 to The Arc Pikes Peak Region, $111,246 to Widefield School District 3, and $100,000 each to Griffiths Center PASA and Our House. Other notable awards included $91,639 to Family Voices Colorado, $80,937 to Peak Parent Center, $76,187 to Kiwanis Monument Club, and $75,000 to The Resource Exchange.
The organization reported funding two ADA-compliant restroom facilities with adjustable adult changing tables and sensory spaces in mobile vehicles, an accessible playground at Pinello Elementary School, adaptive equipment for an inclusive playground in Monument, and two wheelchair-accessible vans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexis Christman as Executive Director; Christopher Robinson as President; Jeanne Conder as Board Chair; James Dougherty as Treasurer; and Rachel Lake, Lara Stern, Adam Smith, and Edwina Woelfel as board members.
Disabling Barriers is led by Christopher Robinson, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Robinson
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Conder
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Christman
Executive Di
Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $85K (2024)
Lara Stern
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Lake
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dougherty
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Smith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwina Woelfel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deana Allen (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Steven Sauer (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Desiree Skyba (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Alexis Christman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Disabling Barriers
How much does Disabling Barriers give each year?
Disabling Barriers gave $1.8M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 28 grants.
What is Disabling Barriers's typical grant size?
Disabling Barriers's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $50,315, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Disabling Barriers that year got $43K on average.
Where does Disabling Barriers give grants?
Disabling Barriers gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (12 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants), Peyton, CO (2 grants) and Durango, CO (2 grants).
Does Disabling Barriers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Disabling Barriers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (35 grants).
Who are Disabling Barriers's largest grantees?
Disabling Barriers's largest 2024 grantees include Nursing and Therapy Services of Col ($162,938), The Arc Pikes Peak Region ($140,400) and Widefield School District 3 ($111,246), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Disabling Barriers?
Disabling Barriers reported $44.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What does Disabling Barriers fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to serve the physical and mental health of children and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities living in Southern Colorado by providing grants to fill unmet needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Disabling Barriers?
Disabling Barriers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check disablingbarriers.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Disabling Barriers's EIN?
Disabling Barriers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1586724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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