A Way Out
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Way Out is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carbondale, Colorado, registered in 2013, with $959,507 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1124, Carbondale, CO, 81623 EIN 46-1809899 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$960K
▲ 15.2% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$675K
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Way Out— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · +30% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Way Out: 41 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Way Out— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Way Out: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1124, Carbondale, CO, 81623
- City
- Carbondale
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Substance Abuse Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $875K (FY2013) to $960K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
29.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $959,507▲15.2% | $675,312▼9.8% | $2,288,702▲14.2% | $2,288,702▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $832,633▼13.0% | $748,380▲3.2% | $2,004,507▲4.4% | $2,004,507▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $956,767▼0.1% | $725,162▼5.2% | $1,920,254▲13.7% | $1,920,254▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $957,386▲6.5% | $764,753▲14.8% | $1,688,649▲12.9% | $1,688,649▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $899,331▼11.3% | $666,310▼16.7% | $1,496,016▲33.1% | $1,496,016▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,013,437▲9.9% | $799,900▲1.7% | $1,124,081▲6.4% | $1,124,081▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $922,015▲15.5% | $786,364▲11.7% | $1,056,683▲14.6% | $1,056,683▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $797,976▲36.2% | $703,787▲31.0% | $921,661▲11.2% | $921,661▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $586,033▲9.4% | $537,189▲24.2% | $828,607▲6.3% | $828,607▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $535,759▼10.7% | $432,606▼11.5% | $779,763▲15.2% | $779,763▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $600,020▼31.4% | $489,007▲63.4% | $676,610▲17.5% | $676,610▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $875,156 | $299,199 | $575,957 | $575,957 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.4M total
20 grants to A Way Out totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $17,015 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $12,715 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $58,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $10,850 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $8,729 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $76,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $13,590 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $7,825 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $387,632 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $387,632 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $5,827 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $312,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $358,300 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical | 2019 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Way Out a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Way Out is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1809899, based in Carbondale, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Way Out's EIN?
- A Way Out's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1809899.
- How much revenue does A Way Out report?
- A Way Out reported $959,507 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Way Out have?
- CharityIndex grades A Way Out C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Way Out (EIN 46-1809899) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.