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Family Tree Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Wheat Ridge, CO EIN: 84-0730973 Website

Family Tree partners with all people to prevent and overcome the interconnected issues of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to promote safety, healing and stability across generations.

Key facts about Family Tree Inc

EIN
84-0730973
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$18,929,399

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$18.9M

+21.6% YoY

Revenue

$12.6M

+1.4% YoY

Net Investment Income

$154K

+104.7% YoY

Expenses

$10.2M

-2.7% YoY

About Family Tree Inc

Based on IRS filings

Family Tree Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Wheat Ridge, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $154K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Denver

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grants20211 grants20221 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2022) to $104K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $87K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$18,929,399$15,564,245$11,944,947
Revenue$12,628,007$12,453,358$12,119,780
Expenses$10,198,244$10,482,075$10,956,287
Net Investment Income$154,266$75,354$-41,398

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Family Tree Inc is led by Cindy Cragg, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 6 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Cindy Cragg

    Chair

    Director → Chair Elect, 2024

    Chair Elect → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Johnson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Henry

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennipher Van Maldeghem

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Clifton

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Farnham

    Former CEO

    CFO → Ceo-Interim, 2024

    Ceo-Interim → Former CEO, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    $131K (2021) → $102K (2025)

  • Cassandra Ratliff

    Chief Impact Officer

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $114K (2024) → $134K (2025)

  • Shanele Lyons

    CFO

    Cheif Financl Officer → CFO, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2024) → $118K (2025)

  • Denise Berridge

    Vp-Human Resources

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $112K (2025)

  • Dontae Latson

    Former CEO

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $154K (2025)

  • Mariela Michael

    Vp-Comm Based Serv

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $100K (2025)

  • Amber Becker

    Chair Elect

    Secretary → Director, 2024

    Director → Chair Elect, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pauline Shaffer

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyler Stude

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Kami Welch (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Linda Becker (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Monica Buhlig (2021–2024) — Chair
  • Former: Scott E. Shields (2021–2024) — Former CEO
  • Former: Scott Payant (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Katherine Lawson (2022–2024) — Former Chief Devl Offcr
  • Former: Bradley Jackson (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tim Pfeifer (2021–2023) — Chair
  • Former: Christina Hageman (2022–2023) — Chief Impact Officer
  • Former: Catherine Hildreth (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Cheryl Wink (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Taylor Davis (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ted Clifton (2021) — Past Chair
  • Former: Tina Hageman (2021) — Division Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Dontae Latson — Former CEO: $154KDontae LatsonFormer CEO$154KCassandra Ratliff — Chief Impact Officer: $134KCassandra RatliffChief Impact Officer$134KShanele Lyons — CFO: $118KShanele LyonsCFO$118KDenise Berridge — VP-Human Resources: $112KDenise BerridgeVP-Human Resources$112KJill Farnham — Former CEO: $102KJill FarnhamFormer CEO$102KMariela Michael — VP-Comm Based Serv: $100KMariela MichaelVP-Comm Based Serv$100K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $154K, to Dontae Latson (Former CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Family Tree Inc

How large is Family Tree Inc?

Family Tree Inc reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.6M.

What is Family Tree Inc?

Family Tree Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Wheat Ridge, CO. It holds $18.9M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Family Tree Inc operate?

Family Tree Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is Family Tree Inc's EIN?

Family Tree Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0730973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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