Nonprofit · EIN 73-1627224
THE HAPPY CREW
Tax-exempt · LONE TREE, CO 80124
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $435,331 | $432,106 | $3,225 | $87,326 | $6,757 | $80,569 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $99,619 | $74,267 | $25,352 | $83,314 | $5,970 | $77,344 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $87,290 | $92,733 | -$5,443 | $58,066 | $6,074 | $51,992 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $346,246
- of which government grants
- $240,000
- Program service revenue
- $89,085
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,688
- Other salaries and wages
- $74,898
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $138,969
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $613
- Occupancy
- $132,749
- Program services (functional)
- $423,787
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,319
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $83,314
- Total assets, end of year
- $87,326
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,757
- Net assets, end of year
- $80,569
- Gross receipts
- $435,331
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BINDER MAYS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $57,688 |
| MEGAN MAYS | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $14,000 |
| SARA GOODWIN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOE GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICKLAS SAWYER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARY KASAL | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LEXI SANELLI | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KOEHLER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAREN WHITNEY | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALISHA AMAR | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JANICE MULLANEY | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JORDAN SAYLOR | CHAIRMAN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GINA SEELY | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN TEAL | VICE CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Binder Mays | Executive Director | 40 | $36,000 |
| Alan Propp | Advisor | 5 | $5 |
| Jordan Saylor | Chairman | 5 | $0 |
| Evan Teal | Vice Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Megan Mays | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Adam Kerr | Treasure | 5 | $0 |
| Karen Whitney | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Lexi Sanelli | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Katherine Koehler | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Kasal | Board member | 5 | $0 |
| Andreas Edrich | Advisor | 5 | $0 |
| Brian VanVechten | Advisor | 5 | $0 |
| Heather Edrich | Advisor | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Binder Mays | Executive Director | 40 | $36,000 |
| Alan Propp | Treasure | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Van Vechten | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Megan Mays | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Andreas Edrich | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Liz VanVechten | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Lexi Sanelli | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Evan Teal | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Edrich | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jordan Saylor | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine Koehler | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| See Part IV Statement | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6668 LYNX CV, LONE TREE, CO 80124-9548
- In care of
- % AMY MAYS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY BINDER MAYS, 6668 LYNX COVE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80124
- Signed the 990
- AMY BINDER MAYS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (303) 916-1515
- Website
- WWW.HAPPYCREW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Mission
HAPPY CREW DESTIGMATIZES MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS THEY MATTER AND BELONG. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, WE AIM TO TEACH EVERYONE HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE IN A MENTALLY HEALTHY WAY, ENSURING THAT EACH PERSON FEELS VALUED AND UNDERSTOOD.
Program accomplishments
- HAPPY CREW CAMPAIGNS AND HAS REGULAR GROUP MEETINGS TO DESTIGMATIZE TEEN MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND END TEEN SUICIDE. OVER 175 YOUTH BENEFITED FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION WITH HAPPY CREW. MEETINGS OCCUR WEEKLY WITH OTHER STUDENTS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELD.Expenses $127,829
- COFFEE SHOP OPERATIONS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN GET TOGETHER AND FEEL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. THE OPERATION REVENUES HELP SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF WEEKLY MEETINGS WHERE THE MEMBERS MEET WEEKLY AND DISCUSS METHODS TO MANAGE THEIR LIFE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS.Expenses $295,958 · revenue $89,085
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1627224
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $87,326
- Income (IRS master file)
- $435,331
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $435,331 | $432,106 | $87,326 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $99,619 | $74,267 | $83,314 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $87,290 | $92,733 | $58,066 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-1627224).
Questions about THE HAPPY CREW
- What is the EIN of THE HAPPY CREW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HAPPY CREW is 73-1627224.
- Is THE HAPPY CREW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to THE HAPPY CREW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE HAPPY CREW file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE HAPPY CREW due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE HAPPY CREW last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE HAPPY CREW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY BINDER MAYS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE HAPPY CREW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,688 (AMY BINDER MAYS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE HAPPY CREW have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $435,331, expenses of $432,106 and total assets of $87,326 at year end.
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