Nonprofit · EIN 84-1493413
THIRD STORY INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $133,538 | $164,695 | -$31,157 | $109,102 | $38 | $109,064 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $161,806 | $117,383 | $44,423 | $140,650 | $429 | $140,221 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $125,746 | $111,406 | $14,340 | $96,233 | $435 | $95,798 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,532
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,825
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $83,825
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,800
- Program services (functional)
- $123,523
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,172
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $140,650
- Total assets, end of year
- $109,102
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38
- Net assets, end of year
- $109,064
- Gross receipts
- $133,538
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 58
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Beth Barlow | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $83,825 |
| Luke Black | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Barlow | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vargas | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Beth Barlow | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $4,800 | $68,736 |
| Luke Black | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Barlow | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vargas | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarke Vestel | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Beth Barlow | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $70,391 |
| Luke Black | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Barlow | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vargas | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 582 DELAWARE ST, DENVER, CO 80204-5133
- Signed the 990
- Amy Beth Barlow, President
- Phone
- (303) 946-1787
- Website
- www.thethirdstory.org
- Return prepared by
- Clergy Advantage
Mission
The Third Story creates and run year-round programs for at-risk youth in two west Denver neighborhoods. The Third Story provides the following programs and services to the community: Summer Programs (Summer JAM), Street Church, Whiz Kids Tutoring, The EDGGe (opportunities for middle-school boys and middle/high school girls), Community Outreach, Smart Sacks Dinners and Healthy Mini Meals. The Third Story also raises awareness and funds for these programs through written media and music.
Program accomplishments
- Top Achievements * Continuing our mentoring/discipleship program * Reaching out to urban youth through our after-school and summer year-round program, and our school year tutoring program. * Assisting families in crisis situations (medical emergencies, grocery assistance,rent and utility help) * Providing youth in our community with a healthier meal/snack program Healthy Mini Meals (year-round healthy, substantial snacks, 2-3 times a week) * Equipping our volunteer staff through training and ministry experience * Raising awareness through written word (West Side Stories) * Providing community support to our neighbors through home visitations and support. NumbersYouth involved in after-school and summer programs 71 different children came to our programs during 2025 Volunteers 58 (including subs) (including three on-call teachers) West Side Stories 4 issues published in 2025 Events held * Two sessions of weekly tutoring throughout the school year * Two sessions of weekly after-school Bible Clubs throughout the school year * Two sessions of weekly summer clubs (June/July) * Various opportunities for service for middle/high-schoolers * Three healthy mini-meals a week during school year / Two during summerApproximate percentage of your 2025 program expenses for each listed accomplishment: * Street Church 30% * Neighborhood Tutoring 15% * West Side Ministries 5% * Summer JAM 25% * West Side Stories (+ supporter communication) 5% * Community Ministry 20%Expenses $123,523
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
- 84-1493413
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $109,102
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $133,538 | $164,695 | $109,102 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $161,806 | $117,383 | $140,650 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $125,746 | $111,406 | $96,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $107,511 | $109,091 | $81,857 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 84-1493413).
Questions about THIRD STORY INC
- What is the EIN of THIRD STORY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THIRD STORY INC is 84-1493413.
- Is THIRD STORY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THIRD STORY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THIRD STORY 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 THIRD STORY 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 THIRD STORY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THIRD STORY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THIRD STORY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,538, expenses of $164,695 and total assets of $109,102 at year end.
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