T E S S A
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
T E S S A is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1978, with $2,903,365 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2662, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80901 EIN 84-0746803 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.9M
▼ 25.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.2M
Net assets
$2.2M
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+
—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 T E S S A— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -11% 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 T E S S A: 8 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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 T E S S A— 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 T E S S A: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2662, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80901
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $304KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$304K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,903,365▼25.8% | $3,231,609▼4.7% | $2,188,537▼6.3% | $2,492,496▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,913,662▲20.7% | $3,391,433▲9.8% | $2,336,789▲33.0% | $2,562,019▲32.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,243,606▼6.0% | $3,087,646▼3.6% | $1,756,897▼11.0% | $1,927,289▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,452,148 | $3,203,100▼2.0% | $1,974,943▲36.3% | $2,140,808▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,453,454▲1.9% | $3,266,983▼7.9% | $1,449,421▲16.6% | $1,961,968▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,388,619▲17.4% | $3,546,200▲39.1% | $1,242,608▼11.5% | $1,552,748▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,885,161▲49.9% | $2,548,897▲43.9% | $1,404,016▲34.0% | $1,656,004▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,925,111▲28.2% | $1,771,194▲15.8% | $1,047,730▲23.2% | $1,310,784▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,501,283▼4.8% | $1,529,134▼1.5% | $850,194▼4.0% | $972,883▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,576,208▲4.1% | $1,552,020▼4.1% | $885,527▼5.1% | $957,826▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,513,632 | $1,617,722▲16.8% | $933,539▼11.5% | $1,002,292▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,385,177▼19.1% | $1,054,926▲22.9% | $1,115,385▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,711,159▼11.2% | $858,317▲6.2% | $919,689▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,927,457 | $808,222 | $922,409 | 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 · $1.2M total
45 grants to T E S S A totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,692 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $8,061 |
| Colorado Springs Health Foundation | General operating | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $21,100 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $18,643 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $13,300 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $20,080 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $19,860 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $14,100 |
| Credit Unions Chartered In the State of Colorado | Annual pasta in the park sponsor | 2022 | $6,300 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $5,871 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $5,511 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is T E S S A a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. T E S S A is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0746803, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is T E S S A's EIN?
- T E S S A's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0746803.
- How much revenue does T E S S A report?
- T E S S A reported $2,903,365 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does T E S S A have?
- CharityIndex grades T E S S A C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for T E S S A (EIN 84-0746803) 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.