INVEST IN KIDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COLORADO'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$598K
-65.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-56.6% YoY
About Invest in Kids
Based on IRS filings
Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $598K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,642,874 | $2,894,221 | $2,600,271 |
| Revenue | $4,715,173 | $5,591,448 | $4,933,652 |
| Expenses | $4,763,006 | $6,218,404 | $5,183,096 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $44,415 | $40,223 | $31,895 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Solvista Health ($151,396), Paragon Behavioral Health Connectio ($146,531), Savio House ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARAPAHOE COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTENNIAL, CO | INCREDIBLE YEARS | $13,391 |
| JEFFERSON CENTER WHEAT RIDGE, CO | INCREDIBLE YEARS | $18,637 |
| MUSLIM YOUTH FOR POSITIVE IMPACT BROOMFIELD, CO | INCREDIBLE YEARS | $10,891 |
| SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT ENGLEWOOD, CO | INCREDIBLE YEARS | $9,902 |
| PARAGON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONNECTIO LAKEWOOD, CO | CHILD FIRST | $146,531 |
| SAN LUIS VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH G ALAMOSA, CO | CHILD FIRST | $59,706 |
| SAVIO HOUSE DENVER, CO | CHILD FIRST | $75,000 |
| SOLVISTA HEALTH CANYON CITY, CO | CHILD FIRST | $151,396 |
| ADAMS COUNTY HEAD START BRIGHTON, CO | — | $6,700 |
| BLOSSOMING TREES TO EMPOWER COMM SUPERIOR, CO | — | $30,330 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HILL | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $173,455 |
| TIFFANY GARDNER | CHIEF OPER O | 40 | $169,010 |
| ALLISON MOSQUEDA MS RN | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $113,016 |
| COURTLAND POWERS-GUNNELLS | VP PHILANTHR | 40 | $107,424 |
| AMANDA FIXSEN | VP PROGRAMS/ | 40 | $103,314 |
| MARISA GULLICKSRUD | DIRECTOR IEC | 40 | $102,184 |
| ERIC HILTY JD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHELBY NOBLE BS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANDREW HIGDON CPA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SEAN WATERS CFA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM MACDONALD JD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN WALSH JD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHAD HOLLINGSWORTH BS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA ANDERSON MSW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDSEY SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAOLA PAGA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATE REINEMUND MBA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICOLE BONDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONICA LUJAN MS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRYAN TURNER MBA CPA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invest in Kids?
Invest in Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Invest in Kids?
As of 2025, Invest in Kids holds $2.6M in total assets with $4.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $598K in 2025.
Where does Invest in Kids operate?
Invest in Kids has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Invest in Kids award?
In 2025, Invest in Kids awarded 12 grants totaling $598K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Invest in Kids's EIN?
Invest in Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1455282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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