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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1445569

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80209

Financials

$140K$130K2023$536K$143K2024$277K$417K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$276,801$416,969-$140,168$1,021,936$3,476$1,018,460
December 31, 2024990$535,727$142,554$393,173$1,073,704$5,410$1,068,294
December 31, 2023990$139,940$129,616$10,324$664,305$3,525$660,780
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$261,387
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$15,389
Net gain from sales of assets
-$9,400
Other revenue
$25

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$170,800
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$52,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$52,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$238
Accounting fees
$18,325
Occupancy
$146,748
Travel
$604
Program services (functional)
$350,771
Management and general (functional)
$40,824
Fundraising (functional)
$25,374

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,073,704
Total assets, end of year
$1,021,936
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,476
Net assets, end of year
$1,018,460
Publicly traded securities
$843,413
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,008,352
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,108
Gross receipts
$504,363
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1993
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARA MORRISExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$52,000
DAVID KOTWASINKSIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MARC COSTAINPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
SHAN BURCHENALTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CHRIS BRUCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
KAILEY PUKINIMEMBER
Trustee or director
20$0
NICK CASSIDYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
ANNETTE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
WINTERS HEAFEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
MARK LEPCZYKMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARA MORRISExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$52,000
DAVID KOTWASINKSIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARC COSTAINPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
SHAN BURCHENALTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CHRIS BRUCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KAILEY PUKINIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICK CASSIDYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNETTE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WINTERS HEAFEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LEPCZYKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARA MORRISExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$54,500
DAVID KOTWASINKSIVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MARC COSTAINPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
SHAN BURCHENALTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
24$0
CHRIS BRUCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
16$0
KAILEY PUKINIMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
NICK CASSIDYSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
ANNETTE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
WINTERS HEAFEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0
MARK LEPCZYKMEMBER
Trustee or director
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
303 S BROADWAY STE 200 PMB 412, DENVER, CO 80209-1559
In care of
% MELANIE STARKMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SARA MORRIS, 303 S BROADWAY UNIT 200-412, DENVER, CO 80209
Signed the 990
SHAN BURCHENAL, Treasurer
Phone
(720) 383-0801
Return prepared by
Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OUR PROGRAMS AT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN V.A. FISHER HOUSE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Rocky Mountain Fisher House Foundation supports military members, veterans, and their families by providing free, temporary lodging near the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center during medical treatment. The program reduces financial hardship and helps families remain close to their loved ones during recovery.Gift Card Program: The Foundation provides gift cards to the guests at the Fisher House. These gift cards assist guests with unexpected purchases such as food, toiletry items, clothes, gas to drive home and more. Cable TV: The Foundation provides cable TV in all 16 guest rooms and in the home's shared living room. For families facing serious of end-of-life medical crises, having a quiet place to relax and watch television can offer a brief but meaningful respite from the stress of having a loved one in the hospital.Landscaping: The Foundation completed a major landscaping renovation to improve the outdoor environment for families staying at Rocky Mountain Fisher House. The enhanced space provides guests with a peaceful and comfortable area to relax, enjoy the surrounding views, and spend time outdoors while supporting loved ones receiving medical care.
    Expenses $333,438

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1445569
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,021,936
Income (IRS master file)
$504,363

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$276,801$416,969$1,021,936XML
990December 2024$535,727$142,554$1,073,704XML
990December 2023$139,940$129,616$664,305XML
990December 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 84-1445569).

Questions about ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION is 84-1445569.
Is ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION 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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SARA MORRIS.
Who are the officers and directors of ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,000 (SARA MORRIS, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does ROCKY MOUNTAIN FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $276,801, expenses of $416,969 and total assets of $1,021,936 at year end.

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