Nonprofit · EIN 84-0454115
EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,773,018 | $10,133,740 | $2,639,278 | $19,261,730 | $370,689 | $18,891,041 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,384,904 | $10,858,204 | $2,526,700 | $16,933,987 | $353,247 | $16,580,740 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,606,171
- of which government grants
- $2,336,000
- Program service revenue
- $263,705
- Investment income
- $912,221
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $682,671
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,079
- Other revenue
- -$9,079
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,102,486
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $311,188
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,341,375
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,232,959
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,862
- Accounting fees
- $21,200
- Occupancy
- $203,803
- Travel
- $10,979
- Depreciation
- $426,182
- Program services (functional)
- $8,941,290
- Management and general (functional)
- $458,646
- Fundraising (functional)
- $733,804
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,933,987
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,261,730
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $370,689
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,891,041
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,499,702
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,439,774
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $451,267
- Gross receipts
- $12,840,390
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 589
- Year formed
- 1962
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE VANDOMELEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $177,941 | $13,398 |
| PATRICIA KETCHNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $102,606 | $12,513 |
| GARRETT MARSILIO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT REARDON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA HOLWICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN LUFF | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY COMER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WETTERGREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELA WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULEE STEPHENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR LEMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CASE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER WAKEFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PENNY BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERTO RIVERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KAREN DONNELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE VANDOMELEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $168,594 | $5,800 |
| PATRICIA KETCHNER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $95,209 | $1,000 |
| JERRY COMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT REARDON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA SCHMITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT MARSILIO | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEELY CORMIER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EMA LYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAHNAVI BRENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULEE STEPHENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELA WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO RIVERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CASE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BOWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WETTERGREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WAKEFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1575 YARMOUTH AVE, BOULDER, CO 80304-0496
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBBIE POPE, 1575 YARMOUTH AVE, BOULDER, CO 80304
- Signed the 990
- DEBBIE POPE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (303) 951-7671
- Website
- WWW.EFAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BROCK AND COMPANY CPAS PC
Mission
EFAA HELPS THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHOSE IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR FOOD, SHELTER, AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES CANNOT ADEQUATELY BE MET BY OTHER MEANS, AND SUPPORTS THEIR EFFORTS TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- THE BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES VARIOUS TYPES OF ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN BOULDER COUNTY WHO ARE UNABLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. OUR TARGET POPULATIONS ARE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUR PARTICIPANT'S YEARLY AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS APPROXIMATELY $15,338 FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT CHILDREN, AND $20,704 FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. PEOPLE NEEDING HELP ARE INTERVIEWED BY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS TO ASSESS THEIR WHOLE SITUATION, INCLUDING FINANCIAL NEEDS, FOOD INSECURITY, MEDICAL INSURANCE, ACCESS TO BENEFITS, CHILDREN'S NEEDS, ETC. IN FY 2025 OUR RESOURCE NAVIGATORS AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEWS WITH FAMILIES NEEDING FINANCIAL HELP AND 3,104 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED REPRESENTING 7,921 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 2,778 CHILDREN. FINANCIAL AND BUDGET COUNSELING IS PROVIDED, IN ADDITION TO ASSESSING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF EFAA'S ASSISTANCE. EFAA IS ABLE TO DIRECTLY PROVIDE FOOD THROUGH OUR FOOD BANK AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY RENT, DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, EMERGENCY HOTEL STAYS, MINOR MEDICAL EXPENSES, ETC. EFAA REFERRALS ARE MADE FOR LONGER TERM ASSISTANCE TO GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS OR TO OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, AS APPROPRIATE. IN FY 2025, EFAA PROVIDED $2,833,601 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY HOTEL SHELTER, MINOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL NEEDS, EYEGLASSES, ETC, THROUGH OUR BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, OUR FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 1,358,944 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $2,677,120.Expenses $6,753,217 · grants $5,076,193
- EFAA'S SHORT-TERM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOMELESS FAMILIES IN BOULDER COUNTY WITH A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION SUPPORT IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ATTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE FAMILIES IN OUR SHORT-TERM HOUSING PROGRAM ARE HOUSED IN EFAA APARTMENTS RENT FREE FOR UP TO FOUR MONTHS. DURING THEIR STAY, EFAA PROVIDES INTENSIVE RESOURCE NAVIGATION, GOAL SETTING, SAVINGS PLANS AND MOST LIVING EXPENSES, INCLUDING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION. FAMILIES SAVE THEIR INCOMES SO WHEN THEY LEAVE THE PROGRAM, THEY HAVE ACCUMULATED SAVINGS WHICH THEY USE TO SECURE LONG-TERM, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FAMILIES IN OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM ARE HOUSED IN OUR APARTMENTS FOR UP TO ELEVEN MONTHS, PAY NOMINAL RENT AND ARE REQUIRED TO WORK WITH A RESOURCE NAVIGATOR TO ACHIEVE SELF-IDENTIFIED GOALS (INCREASED INCOME, EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, ETC.). MOST OF THE FAMILIES IN OUR TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM STARTED IN OUR SHORT-TERM PROGRAM. IDEALLY, WHEN THEY MOVE OUT, THEY HAVE ACCUMULATED ADEQUATE SAVINGS TO SECURE LONG-TERM HOUSING, THEIR FAMILIES HAVE STABILIZED, HAVE INCREASED THEIR EARNINGS ABILITY AND HAVE EXPERIENCED SUCCESS AT BEING GOOD TENANTS. EFAA HAS 64 UNITS FOR THESE PROGRAMS IN BOULDER, LAFAYETTE, LONGMONT, LOUISVILLE, AND NEDERLAND. IN FY 2025, WE PROVIDED HOUSING TO 95 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS REPRESENTING 381 INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING 204 CHILDREN) AND 90% OF FAMILIES WHO EXITED EFAA'S HOUSING PROGRAMS WERE SUCCESSFUL IN MOVING INTO AFFORDABLE, LONG-TERM HOUSING. IN FY 2025, EFAA PROVIDED $6,291 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, DEPOSITS, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, MINOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL NEEDS, EYEGLASSES, ETC, THROUGH OUR SHORT-TERM AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,802,664 · grants $6,291 · revenue $263,705
- FAMILIES, AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, RESIDING IN EFAA'S HOUSING ARE CONTINUALLY ASSESSED FOR UNMET NEEDS DURING THEIR STAY. IN ADDITION TO THEIR GENERAL FAMILY NEEDS, CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED TARGETED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HOMEWORK HELP. THE GOAL OF THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM IS TO MAKE SURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR HOUSING ARE BEING MET DURING THEIR STAY WITH US AND ENSURING THAT THE CHILDREN'S HOME LIFE, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH ARE STABLE AND PROGRESSING. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO STOP THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS BY EDUCATING OUR FAMILIES ON HOW TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND STABLE LIFESTYLE FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. EFAA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TEACHERS TO MAKE SURE THE CHILDREN ARE ATTENDING SCHOOL, RECEIVING FREE LUNCH, GETTING PROGRAM FEES WAIVED, FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THEIR SCHOOL OF ORIGIN, ETC. IN ADDITION, WE WORK WITH PARENTS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND TEACHER, WHICH RESEARCH SHOWS IS CRUCIAL IN IMPROVING CHILDREN'S ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS. ALSO, EDUCATIONAL AND FUN PRESENTATIONS ARE BROUGHT TO OUR HOUSING SITES FROM MUSEUMS AND OTHER ORGANIZATONS. FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED FREE TICKETS TO MUSEUMS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, SPORTING EVENTS AND LOCAL EVENTS, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT NOT GENERALLY AVAILABLE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES. IN FY 2025, SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO 204 CHILDREN RESIDING IN EFAA HOUSING. IN FY 2025, EFAA PROVIDED $21,185 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER AND HOLIDAY CAMPS.Expenses $222,259 · grants $20,002
- EFAA'S STRATEGIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF KEY ISSUES FACING LOWER-INCOME RESIDENTS, INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICIES, INITIATIVES AND LEGISLATION, AND GIVE VOICE TO PARTICIPANTS ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR LIVES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT, AND ACCESS TO, EFAA SERVICES TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EFAA'S PARTICIPANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC), WHICH IS A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS MADE UP OF PARTICIPANTS THAT UTILIZE EFAA'S PROGRAMS. THE PAC ADVISES STAFF AND THE BOARD ON RECOMMENDATIONS OR ISSUES WITH EFAA'S PROGRAMS FROM A PARTICIPANT PERSPECTIVE.Expenses $163,150
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0454115
- 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
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,261,730
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,840,390
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,773,018 | $10,133,740 | $19,261,730 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,384,904 | $10,858,204 | $16,933,987 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,892,746 | $10,437,366 | $14,076,398 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,135,892 | $7,278,341 | $14,411,031 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 84-0454115).
Questions about EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC is 84-0454115.
- Is EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
- Are donations to EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION 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 EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEBBIE POPE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,941 (JULIE VANDOMELEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,773,018, expenses of $10,133,740 and total assets of $19,261,730 at year end.
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