DISABLING BARRIERS SERVES 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.0M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+58.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+26.9% YoY
About Disabling Barriers
Based on IRS filings
Disabling Barriers is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in PEYTON, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 35 grants totaling $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,006,280 | $40,327,092 | $35,871,891 |
| Revenue | $-1,553,203 | $1,074,846 | $1,030,148 |
| Expenses | $2,067,794 | $1,352,765 | $1,147,611 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-1,553,203 | $1,074,846 | $1,030,148 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nursing and Therapy Services of Col ($162,938), The Arc Pikes Peak Region ($140,400), Widefield School District 3 ($111,246).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SAFE PLACE IN PAGOSA INC PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,660 |
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION DURANGO, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER CRESTED BUTTE, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $61,000 |
| ASCENDIGO AUTISM SERVICES CARBONDALE, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE INC GRAN JUNCTION, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| CENTER TOWARDS SELF RELIANCE PUEBLO, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,080 |
| CHEYENNE VILLAGE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,862 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CO FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| CHUCKIE'S PLACE-REIGNING HOPE PEYTON, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CO INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE HIGHER LITTLETON, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $26,216 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS CHRISTMAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $85,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON | PRESIDENT | 12 | — |
| JEANNE CONDER | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JAMES DOUGHERTY | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| RACHEL LAKE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LARA STERN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| ADAM SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| EDWINA WOELFEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Disabling Barriers?
Disabling Barriers is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in PEYTON, CO. It holds $44.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Disabling Barriers?
As of 2024, Disabling Barriers holds $44.0M in total assets with $-1,553,203 in annual revenue. It awarded 35 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Disabling Barriers operate?
Disabling Barriers has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Ohio, Virginia.
What size grants does Disabling Barriers award?
In 2024, Disabling Barriers awarded 35 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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