Nonprofit · EIN 82-2911196
THE ASPEN EFFECT INC
Tax-exempt · CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $356,070 | $273,147 | $82,923 | $169,416 | $5,135 | $164,281 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $299,171 | $236,873 | $62,298 | $89,780 | $8,422 | $81,358 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $182,740 | $206,855 | -$24,115 | $100,967 | $81,907 | $19,060 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $356,070
- of which government grants
- $299,203
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,416
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $131,561
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $285
- Accounting fees
- $9,475
- Occupancy
- $25,920
- Depreciation
- $1,644
- Program services (functional)
- $187,951
- Management and general (functional)
- $77,297
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,899
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $89,780
- Total assets, end of year
- $169,416
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,135
- Net assets, end of year
- $164,281
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,584
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $133,949
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,332
- Gross receipts
- $356,070
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY VAN LEUVEN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $99,264 | $24,152 |
| Lara Wise | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Kearney-Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Lassen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie G Crawford | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Ciancone | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Masarova | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Van Leuven | President Trustee or director | 40 | $177,852 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Van Leuven | President Trustee or director | 40 | $41,774 | $77,702 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 798, CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104-0798
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 96 Bell Mountain Parkway, Castle Rock CO 80104
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jerry Van Leuven, 5451 Fawn Ridge Way, Castle Rock CO 80104
- Signed the 990
- JERRY VAN LEUVEN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (720) 500-4308
- Website
- theaspeneffect.org
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
We build resilient, connected families by preventing youth mental health crises and harmful behaviors through mentors, animals, and a healing ranch environment.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, we continued transforming youth mental health with evidence-based principles. At our ranch experiences, youth and parents learned to breathe, connect and heal alongside farm animals and trained, volunteer mentors. Through partnerships with the school district, the sheriffs office and various county agencies, we served over 200 youth with 50 mentors. Our work is backed by a 100% parent referral rate and multiple county awards and grants.Expenses $187,951
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2911196
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $169,416
- Income (IRS master file)
- $356,070
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $356,070 | $273,147 | $169,416 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $299,171 | $236,873 | $89,780 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $182,740 | $206,855 | $100,967 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jerry Van Leuven | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jerry Van Leuven | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jerry Van Leuven | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-2911196).
Questions about THE ASPEN EFFECT INC
- What is the EIN of THE ASPEN EFFECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ASPEN EFFECT INC is 82-2911196.
- Is THE ASPEN EFFECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to THE ASPEN EFFECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ASPEN EFFECT INC 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 ASPEN EFFECT INC 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 ASPEN EFFECT INC 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 ASPEN EFFECT INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Jerry Van Leuven.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ASPEN EFFECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,264 (JERRY VAN LEUVEN, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE ASPEN EFFECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $356,070, expenses of $273,147 and total assets of $169,416 at year end.
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