2025-05-15T10:33:25-04:00 2024-06-30 STOCKMAN KAST RYAN & CO LLP 102 N CASCADE AVENUE SUITE 400 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 990 2023-07-01 841317347 JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES % SHERRY LYNN BOYLES JOIN 7196300927 123 E Las Animas St COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 Tara Rutherford CFO 7196300927 2025-05-15 true true Doreen B Merz P00841439 7196301186 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X SHERRY LYNN BOYLES 123 E Las Animas St COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 5351725 false X www.jointinitiatives.org X 1995 CO effecting change by working collectively with community partners to foster innovation and engage leaders to promote positive outcomes for children, youth and families. 10 10 46 10 0 4603303 5318097 6243 33382 118 246 5034 0 4614698 5351725 1698100 2084882 0 0 2097978 2356364 19452 27784 83263 860103 644519 4675633 5113549 -60935 238176 1480166 1401492 798232 481382 681934 920110 X joint initiatives SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR EFFECTING CHANGE BY WORKING COLLECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO FOSTER INNOVATION AND ENGAGE LEADERS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCH O) false false 2146194 496225 33382 FOUNDATIONS DEPARTMENT: The provision of Universal Pre-K services to 4,594 children in El Paso County through the Local Coordinating Organization scope of work through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. JI participated in the required RFI and RFA processes for Early Childhood Council and Local Coordinating Organization scopes of work and was re-awarded both roles. A network of over 70 informal caregivers, known as Family, Friend and Neighbor providers has been built and convenes twice monthly for playgroups focused on early language and literacy. (Continued on Sch O) 2589865 1588657 PATHWAYS DEPARTMENT: The opening of a Juvenile Assessment Center which services youth, primarily ages 10-17, through provision of wraparound services. This location is also a co-location hub. Partners including Mission Possible, Success 4 Life Tutoring, Diversus Behavioral Health, Probation, The Department of Human Services and Peak Vista Community Health Center have entered into co-location agreements. Services include screening, care coordination, Individualize Service Planning meetings, career days, before school tutoring and safe space provision, and decompression space. 4736059 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true 28 0 46 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CO X SHERRY LYNN BOYLES 7196300927 123 E LAS ANIMAS ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 X Sherry Lynn Boyles CEO 40.0 0.0 X 138535 0 0 Tara Vanvorst Contracted CFO 40.0 0.0 X 102664 0 0 CATANIA JONES chair 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HERNANDEZ chair elect 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 TRACY NARVET treasurer 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 JANET BRUGGER secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Yesenia Torres Director at Large 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Colleen Batchelor director at large 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Dr Wendy Birhanzel Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jodi Mijares Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Linda Billings Vela director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Tina Horton director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 241199 0 0 2 false false false TARA VANVORST 43838 Stream Crossing Lane PUNTA GORDA FL 33982 CFO SERVICES 102664 1 4721215 596882 5318097 MEMBERSHIP REVENUE 611430 25000 25000 TRAINING REGISTRATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS 611430 8382 8382 33382 246 246 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5351725 33382 246 0 2084882 2084882 0 0 290748 147276 141102 2370 30504 29153 842 509 1855781 1771519 52508 31754 0 0 179331 172031 4398 2902 0 192 192 27236 27236 0 27784 27784 0 239077 221133 0 17944 0 9014 7386 1628 13055 10697 2358 0 70370 66104 4266 25434 22372 3062 0 12062 5887 6175 1735 1735 0 0 9812 9812 SUPPLIES AND OPERATING 216298 177385 38913 TRAINING 20234 20234 5113549 4736059 294227 83263 122082 75188 289697 182067 1063317 1141787 757 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4313 2450 22135 22135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1480166 1401492 798232 481382 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 798232 481382 X 88181 266712 593753 653398 681934 920110 1480166 1401492 238176 X X false true X true true true X 3473435 5946955 4993427 4603302 5318097 24335216 0 0 3473435 5946955 4993427 4603302 5318097 24335216 819866 23515350 39 81 2539 118 246 3023 0 5034 5034 24343273 119755 0.96599 0.95943 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22135 22135 0 0 0 0 X 5351725 5351725 5351725 5113549 5113549 5113549 schedule d, part x, line 2 The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). As a result of this determination, the Organization may accept tax-deductible contributions. The Organization believes that it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. X X true Outside the Box 4680 CADE COURT EL PASO CO 80922 Grant Writing false 27784 27784 CO true Direct Assistance to Individuals - Pathways 577 1588657 Direct Assistance to Individuals - Foundations 14573 496225 SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: Joint initiatives serves different funders in different capacities or roles: as a contractor and fiscal agent, as the responsible initiative staff, as the respective oversight committee, or as a designated subcommittee reviewing grant applications. Joint initiatives has an established process for determining the provider and recipient in each scenario. Additionally, vendors/contractors, of any type, must submit a monthly expenditure detail for the previous month on an agency approved form. The responsible staff review supporting documentation and billings to ensure funds are being spent in accordance with the contract, annual plan, and/or any respective policies and contract guidelines. Staff prepare internal monthly billing reports, which are reviewed by appointed staff and an agency accountant. Funder billing documents are completed in accordance with their guidelines and submitted in accordance with their time frames and contract requirements. Schedule I, Part III, Column (b), Lines 1 -2 The number of recipients is based on the number of completed applications and an estimate of the number of individuals who received services in a group setting. Kristi Edwards-Boyles Relative of Officer 30505 Employee/Contractor false FORM 990, Part III, Line 1 (MISSION Continued) Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families (JI) serves as the backbone agency bringing together systems serving the Pikes Peak region's most vulnerable young people ages 0-21 and their families to address gaps and issues difficult for one organization to solve alone. JI unifies three legislative initiatives: The El Paso County Early Childhood Council Alliance for Kids (AFK) , the 4th Judicial District's Juvenile Services Planning Committee (JSPC), and the county's Interagency Oversight Group (IOG). In 2021, the JSPC and IOG merged efforts through the REACH Committee. Accordingly, JI programs collaborate with more than 40 community leaders including agencies, schools, government, youth and families. HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY24: hElped launch Colorado's new Universal Pre-Kindergarden program as the Local Coordinating Organization, or LCO, for El Paso County. Received seed funding to open a juvenile assessment center that will include emergency shelter for youth primarily ages 10-17, expanded the number of young people supported by our Pathways multi-agency wrap-around services, AND Laid the foundation to spur family empowerment and equity across our community's systems. FORM 990, Part III, Line 4 a (FOUNDATIONS- Continued) The Family Friendly Initiative has brought together local leaders from over 100 organizations in our community to make significant strides in addressing the lack of child care in El Paso County. This work is resulting in a public awareness campaign, advocacy work, building of the related workforce and behavioral health supports. Additionally, a local ballot measure is being explored to build a local sustainable funding mechanism to address affordability of, and access to, care. FORM 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 & 7a: THE ORGANIZATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS comprised of Representatives FROM STATUTORY COMMITTEEs. A STATUTORY COMMITTEE IS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO FORM AN ENTITY THAT HAS BEEN REQUIRED BY COLORADO STATUTE TO FORM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING YOUTH OR A DEFINED POPULATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COORDINATED EFFORTS. Each statutory committee selects its own representative to serve on the board of directors. Each statutory committee has one vote, through their representative, on the board of directors. Officers of the board are determined by the vote of the board of directors. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 B: THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES A PDF COPY OF THE 990 RETURN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO BEING FILED. THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE FILING OF THE 990 WITH THE IRS, THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD BY THE ORGANIZATION'S LEAD OFFICERS WITH RESPONSIBILITY OVER THE FORM 990'S REVIEW, THEREAFTER, QUESTION ARE TAKEN AND THE FORM, ITS PREPARATION, AND ITS PUBLIC RELATION IMPACT IS DISCUSSED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12 C: ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY AND REQUESTS THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER and Officer LIST AND ACKNOWLEDGE ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS. Each interested party must promptly, fully, and timely comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Organization's conflict-of-interest policy, or as otherwise adopted by the board in accordance with the conflict-of-interest policy. AT EACH BOARD MEETING, IF THERE IS A DISCUSSION OF SELECTING OR ENGAGING A VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER, ALL IN ATTENDANCE ARE ASKED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THIS DISCUSSION IF THERE COULD BE A PERCEIVED CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 A & b: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETES AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE President/CEO. THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION INFORMATION ON THE COMPENSATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN LIKE POSITIONS AND IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD APPROVES ANY CHANGES IN COMPENSATION BASED ON MERIT, PERFORMANCE, AND MARKET ADJUSTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OTHER PAID OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES MEETING THE IRS DEFINITION OF A KEY EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE IN A TIMELY MANNER, COPIES OF ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ITS CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN REQUESTED IN WRITING OR IN PERSON. FORM 990, Part IV, line 12a; PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.