Back the Blue K-9 Force
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Back the Blue K-9 Force is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Centennial, Colorado, registered in 2016, with $79,264 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5141 S Richfield St, Centennial, CO, 80015 EIN 81-3823391 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2025)
$79K
▼ 29.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$73K
Net assets
$192K
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.
B
★★★★
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 Back the Blue K-9 Force— 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 rating32 mo reserves · +9% 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 Back the Blue K-9 Force: 32 mo reserves · +9% 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 Back the Blue K-9 Force— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Back the Blue K-9 Force: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5141 S Richfield St, Centennial, CO, 80015
- City
- Centennial
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69K (FY2019) to $79K (FY2025) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$192K
Net assets
$192K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,264▼29.0% | $72,507▼32.0% | $192,247▼7.3% | $192,247▼7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $111,586▼42.9% | $106,644▼39.0% | $207,470▲2.4% | $207,470▲2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $195,490▲11.5% | $174,897▲1.7% | $202,528▲11.3% | $202,528▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $175,250▼6.4% | $171,959▲25.5% | $181,935▲1.8% | $181,935▲1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $187,212▲98.3% | $137,068▲359% | $178,644▲177% | $178,644▲177% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $94,404▲36.3% | $29,887▼38.8% | $64,517▲69.0% | $64,517▲69.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $69,282 | $48,819 | $38,185 | $38,185 | 990EZ |
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 · $97K total
4 grants to Back the Blue K-9 Force totaling $97K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $7,835 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Justice | 2021 | $70,950 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Justice | 2020 | $12,998 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Program support | 2019 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Back the Blue K-9 Force a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Back the Blue K-9 Force is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3823391, based in Centennial, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Back the Blue K-9 Force's EIN?
- Back the Blue K-9 Force's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3823391.
- How much revenue does Back the Blue K-9 Force report?
- Back the Blue K-9 Force reported $79,264 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Back the Blue K-9 Force have?
- CharityIndex grades Back the Blue K-9 Force B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Back the Blue K-9 Force (EIN 81-3823391) 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.