LIFE SKILLS FORE THE YOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS | FIRST TEE SOUTHERN COLORADO

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | El Paso County
Community Services
LIFE SKILLS FORE THE YOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS | FIRST TEE SOUTHERN COLORADO
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As of , this nonprofit no longer meets findCRA's qualification requirements and will no longer appear in CQ search results.

Reason for disqualification:

Overview

LIFE SKILLS FORE THE YOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS | FIRST TEE SOUTHERN COLORADO
45-5236651
525 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County
(719) 597-1932

staff@firstteesoco.org
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Mission Statement info

FIRST TEE IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD CHARACTER AND RESILIENCE, EMPOWERING THEM TO NAVIGATE A LIFETIME OF CHALLENGES. BY INTEGRATING THE GAME OF GOLF WITH A COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM, WE PROVIDE DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER INNER STRENGTH, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PERSEVERANCE, ALL OF WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE CAN CARRY INTO EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES.

CRA Category info
  • Community Services
Nonprofit location info
  • LMI Census Tract
  • Majority Minority Census Tract
Awards & Certifications info
  • This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded info
2012
Total Employees info
5
Total Volunteers info
65
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code) info
N6A

N - Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics

Golf

Organizations including public golf courses that provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in the game of golf. Coaching, access to a golf course, golf equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

IRS Activity Codes info
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code) info
713990
All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Targeted Clients info
  • Abused or Neglected Children
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Disabled
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • K-12 Students
  • Families
  • Foster Youth
  • General Public
  • LGBTQ Individuals
  • Minority Individuals
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students

CRA Alignment

CRA Category info
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals.
53%
Percent LMI Served info
as reported by the nonprofit
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Programs & Services info
Core Programming
Our program seamlessly integrates golf with character-building to empower kids with inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience applicable to all aspects of life. Our trained coaches introduce junior golf and foster a safe, supportive environment where children develop skills for lifelong success, including emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, goal setting, future planning, and appreciation of diversity. Participants progress through age groups, engaging with 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement. They master golf fundamentals and advance their skills, preparing for future challenges in friendships, school, college, and b
Targeted Clients info
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • Families
  • General Public
  • LGBTQ Individuals
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
Community Partnership Locations
In collaboration with our program partners we’ve equipped educators and youth leaders with our curriculum built around the game of golf, while positively impacting kids through both the game and its inherent ability to improve social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. We provide the training, equipment, and lesson plans that integrate life skills and values with the game of golf and motor skills.
Targeted Clients info
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • Families
  • General Public
  • LGBTQ Individuals
  • Minority Individuals
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
Outreach Programs
Our outreach programs are specifically designed for schools and youth serving organizations to give kids the chance to learn about golf and develop character through fun golf games. Through safe, fun activities, students are learning the basic skills of the lifelong sport of golf. Our outreach programs are designed to introduce kids to golf and the Key Commitments.
Targeted Clients info
  • Abused or Neglected Children
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • K-12 Students
  • Families
  • Foster Youth
  • General Public
  • LGBTQ Individuals
  • Minority Individuals
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
Awards & Certifications info
Community Development Financial Institution info
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient info
New Market Tax Credit Recipient info
HUD Counseling Agency info
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient info

IRS Summary

Income
$747.6K
Revenue
$627.3K
Assets
$582.9K

IRS Business Master File Details info

As of March 2025
Exempt Ruling Date info
2012-06
Deductibility Status info
Deductible
Last Tax Filing info
2023
Organization Type info
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status info
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status info
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification info
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status info
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

IRS Publication 78 Details info

As of March 2025
Verified in Publication 78 info
Yes
Deductibility Limitation info
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description info
A public charity

IRS Form 990 Returns info

Through December 2024
Tax period ending in
2023-12
E-File
990
E-File
990-T
XML
990
XML
990-T
Tax period ending in
2022-12
PDF
990
PDF
990-T
E-File
990
E-File
990-T
XML
990
XML
990-T
Tax period ending in
2021-12
E-File
990
E-File
990-T
XML
990
XML
990-T
Tax period ending in
2020-12
PDF
990
PDF
990-T
E-File
990
E-File
990-T
E-File
990-T
XML
990
XML
990-T
XML
990-T
Tax period ending in
2019-12
PDF
990
PDF
990-T
Tax period ending in
2018-12
PDF
990
PDF
990-T
E-File
990
XML
990
Tax period ending in
2017-12
PDF
990
PDF
990-T
Tax period ending in
2016-12
PDF
990-T

Nonprofit Location

Physical Address info
525 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County
Area Type info
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address info
17820
MSA/MD info
08
State info
041
County info
0060.00
Tract info
Moderate
Income Level info
Core-Based Statistical Area info
17820 - Colorado Springs, CO
Combined Statistical Area info
Not located in a CSA.
Metropolitan Division info
Not located in an MD.
Located In info
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract info
Opportunity Zone info
Majority Minority Census Tract info 50.35%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract info
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract info
Geographies Served info
  • CO - El Paso County
  • CO - Fremont County
  • CO - Pueblo County
  • CO - Teller County

Market Data

Census Tract County
0060.00 El Paso County
Population
Total Population 6,804 736,008
Total Households 2,701 283,174
Income
Median Income* $48,401 $87,470
Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) $103,700 $105,000
Tract Income Percentage 57.79% N/A
Below Poverty Level 28.6% 8.5%
Unemployment Level 9.3% 5.5%
Housing
Total Housing Units 2,731 296,753
Total Owner-Occupied Units 45.6% 66.4%
Total Renter-Occupied Units 53.4% 33.6%
Total Vacant Units 1.1% 4.6%
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2023 American Community Survey.
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Management

Not reported
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body info
Not reported
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body info
Tax Filing Signatory info
Not reported by nonprofit.
Principal Officer info
Not reported by nonprofit.
findCRA Profile Owner
Cerise Fender
Business Development Manager
cerise@firstteesoco.org
Key Policies & Documents info
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting info
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grand Audit Performed
Organization Activities info
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations

Information in this section is not available as the nonprofit did not e-file their tax return. As such, the hyphens (“-“) in this section indicate that the information was not available.

PDFs of this nonprofit's tax filings are included in the IRS Summary section above, when available from the IRS.

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