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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2216130

STEP UP FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80222

Financials

$1M$787K2023$1.6M$1.3M2024$1.4M$1.4M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEP UP FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,376,949$1,433,901-$56,952$473,938$0$473,938
December 31, 2024990$1,568,612$1,291,863$276,749$530,890$0$530,890
December 31, 2023990$1,031,375$787,099$244,276$254,140$0$254,140
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,376,407
Membership dues
$5,450
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$542
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,400,122
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$25
Accounting fees
$1,800
Program services (functional)
$1,420,352
Management and general (functional)
$13,549

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$530,890
Total assets, end of year
$473,938
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$473,938
Net assets without donor restrictions
$473,938
Gross receipts
$1,376,949
Employees
0
Year formed
2022
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
LYNN KELLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
LORA RICE-ARCHULETAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MICHELLE HUSTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
TAMI SMITHASSISTANT SCHEDULER
Trustee or director
20$0
GRACE MCCUNESCHEDULER
Trustee or director
40$0
DIANA OLIVASVOLUNTEER LIAISON
Trustee or director
2$0
PHIL IBARRASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
REBECCA THOMPSONITWEBSITE
Trustee or director
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYNN KELLEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
LORA RICE-ARCHULETAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MICHELLE HUSTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
TAMI SMITHSCHEDULER
Trustee or director
20$0
GRACIE MCCUNEASST SCHEDULER
Trustee or director
20$0
DIANA OLIVASVOLUNTEER LIAISON
Trustee or director
6$0
PHIL IBARRASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
REBECCA THOMPSONIT/WEBSITE
Trustee or director
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LYNN KELLEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
LORARICE-ARCHULETA
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
BRETT CORBITTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
TAMI SMITHSCHEDULER
Trustee or director
20$0
GRACIE MCCUNEASST SCHEDULER
Trustee or director
20$0
DIANA OLIVASVOLUNTEER LIAISON
Trustee or director
6$0
PHIL IBARRASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
REBECCA THOMPSONIT/Website
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6300 E HAMPDEN AVE STE UNIT C332, DENVER, CO 80222-7678
In care of
% LYNN KELLY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LYNN KELLEY, 6300 E HAMPDEN AVE Ste UNIT C332, DENVER, CO 80222
Signed the 990
LYNN KELLY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(720) 434-1166
990-N for 2024 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: TRACY DURANT, 6300 E HAMPDEN AVE UNIT C332, DENVER CO 80222. Mailing address: 6300 E HAMPDEN AVE UNIT C332, DENVER CO 80222. Website: https://stepup-foundation.com/

Mission

STEP UP FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO OPENING DOORS FOR PARENTS, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR EXPENSES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE OBSTACLES TO ACHEIVING GOALS. WHETHER THE GOAL IS COLLEGIATE ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT, ATTENDING PRIVATE SCHOOL, SPORTS, DANCE, OR MISSIONS TRIPS. STEP UP FOUNDATION IS HERE TO PROVIDE A PATH TO MAKING THOSE DREAMS A REALITY.
    Expenses $33,779 · grants $1,333,386 · revenue $1,318,286
  • AT RISK YOUTH SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT HELP YOUTH SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATE INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES AFTER INCARCERATION. SINCE COVID, WE HAVE SHIFTED PRIMARILY TO PROVIDING GIFT CARDS FOR BASIC LIVING EXPENSES - GROCERIES, UTILITIES, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. ALSO COVERING SCHOOL-RELATED COSTS FOR YOUTH WHO RETURN WITHOUT RESOURCES. THESE DONATIONS HAVE OPENED COUNTLESS DOORS SO INDIVIDUALS DO NOT HAVE TO GO WITHOUT BASIC NECESSITIES.
    grants $66,736 · revenue $58,663

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2216130
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$473,938
Income (IRS master file)
$1,376,949

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,376,949$1,433,901$473,938XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: TRACY DURANT
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$1,568,612$1,291,863$530,890IRS
990December 2023$1,031,375$787,099$254,140IRS

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 88-2216130).

Questions about STEP UP FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of STEP UP FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEP UP FOUNDATION is 88-2216130.
Is STEP UP FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to STEP UP FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEP UP 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 STEP UP 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 STEP UP 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 STEP UP FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LYNN KELLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of STEP UP FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STEP UP FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,376,949, expenses of $1,433,901 and total assets of $473,938 at year end.

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