Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Food, Shelter, Hope

Boulder, CO | www.bouldershelter.org

Mission

To provide avenues to stable housing for our community's homeless adults, from a foundation of supportive and safe shelter.

Ruling year info

1988

Principal Officer

Greg Harms

Main address

4869 North Broadway

Boulder, CO 80304 USA

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EIN

84-1041149

Subject area info

Homeless services

Homeless shelters

Population served info

Homeless people

NTEE code info

Temporary Shelter For the Homeless (L41)

Homeless Services/Centers (P85)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Show Forms 990

Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless plays an integral role in providing Housing-focused shelter within 'Homeless Solutions for Boulder County', an innovative approach that includes multiple government entities (Boulder County and the Cities of Boulder and Longmont), the nonprofits working to impact homelessness, the faith community and those with lived experience. The work seeks to create a regional, integrated service system that combines a coordinated entry process with the provision of timely and appropriate supportive and housing services to assist people in moving out of homelessness and into housing in the most efficient ways possible.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Coordinated Entry

Coordinated Entry (CE) offers common assessment and standardized procedures for all adults seeking homeless services in Boulder County. This is a required step for anyone seeking homeless-related services.
Through CE, the needs of the individual are assessed and matched with appropriate service and housing paths.
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless staffs CE in Boulder and Longmont. CE referrals are made to Housing Focused Shelter at the Shelter for higher-needs clients who have been in Boulder County for at least 30 days, or to Bridge House Path to Home Navigation Services (PTHN) for lower-needs clients or people that have been in Boulder less than 30 days.
For more information, visit the CE website: www.bouldercounty.org/homeless/

Where we work

Awards

NOVA Award 1998

Community Foundation of Boulder County

Non-Profit Small Business of the Year 1998

Boulder Chamber of Commerce

Homeless Program of the Year 1998

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Healthy Community Award 2009

Boulder County Public Health

Spirit of the Community 2012

Foothills United Way

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Housing-focused Shelter (HFS) will facilitate housing entry for qualified moderate and high-needs individuals by providing overnight sheltering and wrap-around services on an extended basis. Those participating in HFS can remain at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless until they have been successfully, permanently housed.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

Shelter services focus on assisting those with moderate to high needs to find a housing solution as quickly as possible. Those referred to the Shelter through Coordinated Entry will have the opportunity to stay in a reserved, ongoing bed while working with Shelter staff on a housing plan. To that end, the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless provides:
-Nightly, year-round sheltering for 160 adults until successfully and permanently housed
-Housing-focused case management with focus on exits to stable housing
-Wrap-around supports aligned with a housing plan

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

The Shelter operates under the direction of its 5-year strategic plan.
The Shelter's strategic plan was developed in coordination with Boulder County's 'Homeless Solutions for Boulder County'. The Shelter was a key player in the development of the County plan. In addition, the Shelter uses a board-approved annual budget to plan on a more acute level.
The Boulder Shelter's Board of Directors meets monthly to determine the Shelter's direction, goals, and objectives and to monitor the delivery of these commitments. The Board's committees (Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Program Committee, Nominating Committee, and Neighborhood Shelter Action Group) also meet regularly. Board terms are three years, with an option to renew up to three times. 100% of the Board contributes financially to the organization.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

In October 2017, the Shelter began offering a new range of programs. All individuals first go through the countywide coordinated entry system to assess their needs and guide their referrals to local agencies. Qualified individuals then have access to three sheltering opportunities, each has an emphasis on engaging the client in the process of regaining housing. There are no barriers in place, nor is there a time limit for participation in the housing programs as our philosophy is that everyone is housing ready and the level of support they need is variable. The Shelter recognizes that the only solution to homelessness is housing, and we are directing our resources to assist the medium and high need members of our community in regaining and maintaining housing.

Financials

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Fiscal year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.86

Average of 2.41 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.9

Average of 2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

18%

Average of 23% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$1,198,881
Government Grants	$409,824
Program Services	$10,531
Investments	$20,041
Special Events	$40,619
Sales	$0
Other	($1,079)
Total Revenue	$1,678,817

Expenses
Program Services	$1,585,864
Administration	$174,794
Fundraising	$164,087
Total Expenses	$1,924,745
Net Gain/Loss	($245,928)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,387
Interest Expenses	$18,255
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$13,051
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,031,443
Government Grants	$478,491
Program Services	$5,790
Investments	$25,806
Special Events	$12,948
Sales	$0
Other	$18,492
Total Revenue	$2,572,970

Expenses
Program Services	$1,551,116
Administration	$212,733
Fundraising	$168,107
Total Expenses	$1,931,956
Net Gain/Loss	$641,014

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$19,965
Interest Expenses	$14,455
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$13,903
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,360,796
Government Grants	$468,016
Program Services	$18,265
Investments	$23,464
Special Events	$31,196
Sales	$0
Other	$7,313
Total Revenue	$1,909,050

Expenses
Program Services	$1,505,185
Administration	$216,607
Fundraising	$180,597
Total Expenses	$1,902,389
Net Gain/Loss	$6,661

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,545
Interest Expenses	$9,923
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$15,183
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,071,232
Government Grants	$592,744
Program Services	$44,979
Investments	$34,754
Special Events	$26,600
Sales	$0
Other	$45,521
Total Revenue	$1,815,830

Expenses
Program Services	$1,636,203
Administration	$234,322
Fundraising	$195,170
Total Expenses	$2,065,695
Net Gain/Loss	($249,865)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$19,602
Interest Expenses	$3,417
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$16,229
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,107,548
Government Grants	$681,688
Program Services	$39,354
Investments	$16,425
Special Events	$30,511
Sales	$0
Other	$25,643
Total Revenue	$1,901,169

Expenses
Program Services	$1,662,702
Administration	$231,581
Fundraising	$189,581
Total Expenses	$2,083,864
Net Gain/Loss	($182,695)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$19,454
Interest Expenses	$841
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$17,377
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,170,397
Government Grants	$539,897
Program Services	$236,600
Investments	$26,206
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$9,547
Total Revenue	$1,982,647

Expenses
Program Services	$1,520,212
Administration	$400,680
Fundraising	$195,518
Total Expenses	$2,116,410
Net Gain/Loss	($133,763)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$19,912
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$18,266
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,275,309
Government Grants	$490,858
Program Services	$354,302
Investments	$42,215
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$40,169
Total Revenue	$2,202,853

Expenses
Program Services	$1,712,835
Administration	$405,150
Fundraising	$203,051
Total Expenses	$2,321,036
Net Gain/Loss	($118,183)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$24,408
Interest Expenses	$2
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$21,518
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,253,678
Government Grants	$564,057
Program Services	$352,568
Investments	$52,915
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$5,062
Total Revenue	$2,228,280

Expenses
Program Services	$1,834,206
Administration	$380,547
Fundraising	$214,531
Total Expenses	$2,429,284
Net Gain/Loss	($201,004)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$27,762
Interest Expenses	$7
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$19,996
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,277,729
Government Grants	$689,859
Program Services	$377,489
Investments	($10,832)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$5,051
Total Revenue	$2,339,296

Expenses
Program Services	$1,879,743
Administration	$376,288
Fundraising	$220,139
Total Expenses	$2,476,170
Net Gain/Loss	($136,874)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$33,749
Interest Expenses	$12
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$21,271
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,052,816
Government Grants	$1,147,145
Program Services	$377,216
Investments	$7,385
Special Events	$19,802
Sales	$0
Other	$5,049
Total Revenue	$2,609,413

Expenses
Program Services	$1,875,914
Administration	$551,120
Fundraising	$210,583
Total Expenses	$2,637,617
Net Gain/Loss	($28,204)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$30,435
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$22,717
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,112,418
Government Grants	$1,427,955
Program Services	$205,035
Investments	$8,172
Special Events	$22,518
Sales	$0
Other	$4,649
Total Revenue	$2,780,747

Expenses
Program Services	$2,500,078
Administration	$237,000
Fundraising	$191,096
Total Expenses	$2,928,174
Net Gain/Loss	($147,427)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$33,274
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$26,124
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,642,441
Government Grants	$2,090,448
Program Services	$302,417
Investments	$5,769
Special Events	($1,046)
Sales	$0
Other	$6,706
Total Revenue	$4,046,735

Expenses
Program Services	$2,973,615
Administration	$250,389
Fundraising	$199,275
Total Expenses	$3,423,279
Net Gain/Loss	$623,456

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$34,158
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$28,189
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$10,567

Revenue
Contributions	$1,753,766
Government Grants	$2,419,746
Program Services	$297,794
Investments	$7,939
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$6,343
Total Revenue	$4,485,588

Expenses
Program Services	$3,916,517
Administration	$364,810
Fundraising	$244,201
Total Expenses	$4,525,528
Net Gain/Loss	($39,940)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$38,640
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$29,631
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,560,976
Government Grants	$3,123,607
Program Services	$292,930
Investments	$1,044
Special Events	($11,628)
Sales	$0
Other	$16,949
Total Revenue	$5,983,878

Expenses
Program Services	$3,914,025
Administration	$752,568
Fundraising	$609,379
Total Expenses	$5,275,972
Net Gain/Loss	$707,906

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$36,706
Insurance Expenses	$49,930
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$41,512
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,249,514
Government Grants	$3,695,104
Program Services	$516,627
Investments	$524,866
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$2,673
Total Revenue	$8,988,784

Expenses
Program Services	$5,098,870
Administration	$1,087,132
Fundraising	$339,001
Total Expenses	$6,525,003
Net Gain/Loss	$2,463,781

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$6,240
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$62,767
Interest Expenses	$31,442
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$41,895
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$1,198,881
Cash & Equivalents	$275,813	$183,430	($92,383)
Accounts Receivable	$1,795	$2,891	$1,096
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$113,682	$97,777	($15,905)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$561,681	$507,354	($54,327)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$5,487,260	$5,373,547	($113,713)
Other	$95,712	$14,485	($81,227)
Total Assets	$6,535,943	$6,179,484	($356,459)

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$101,551	$72,246	($29,305)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$110,854	$139,177	$28,323
Loans and Notes	$621,523	$510,523	($111,000)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$4,551	$6,002	$1,451
Total Liabilities	$838,479	$727,948	($110,531)

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$47,734	$6,478	-$41,256
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$47,734	$6,478	($41,256)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$5,649,730	$5,445,058	($204,672)
Net Assets	$5,697,464	$5,451,536	($245,928)

Assets	Oct 01, 2009	Sep 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$2,031,443
Cash & Equivalents	$183,430	$272,288	$88,858
Accounts Receivable	$2,891	$29,789	$26,898
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$97,777	$118,683	$20,906
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$507,354	$389,363	($117,991)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$5,373,547	$7,218,653	$1,845,106
Other	$14,485	$24,703	$10,218
Total Assets	$6,179,484	$8,053,479	$1,873,995

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2009	Sep 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$72,246	$137,444	$65,198
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$139,177	$124,464	($14,713)
Loans and Notes	$510,523	$395,523	($115,000)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$6,002	$2,280	($3,722)
Total Liabilities	$727,948	$659,711	($68,237)

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Principal Officer

Greg Harms

Greg Harms became Executive Director of the Shelter in September 2002, after serving on the Shelters Board of Directors for five years. While on the Board of Directors, Greg served as the project leader for the Shelters new facility, and he also served as Board Treasurer and Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee. Greg has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and a masters degree from Harvard University in Business Administration. Before coming to the Shelter, he worked as a Program Manager at Ericsson Wireless Communications. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for all activities of the Shelter, with special emphasis on community relations, corporate funds development, financial management, facilities management, and policy determination.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 07/06/2018

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Ann Getches

Retired

Term: 2015 - 2018

Tom Hagerty

Retired Deputy Finance Director, City of Boulder

Ruth Cornfeld Becker

Attorney

Darrell Billington

Secondary Educator, Fairview High School

Jack Gipple

Pyschotherapist

Mark Goosman

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Xilinx, Inc.

Betty Hoye

CPA and Realtor

Jeff Kahn

Attorney

Jim Peters

Vice President, Boulder Community Hospital

Kathy Reims

Chief Med Officer, Center for Strategic Innovation

Matt Roan

President, First Western Trust Bank

Scott Robbins

Housing Consultant

Ardie Sehulster

Retired HUD Offcial

Jim Carlson

Consultant

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Food, Shelter, Hope

Mission

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Coordinated Entry

Where we work

Awards

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

0.86

Months of cash in 2023 info

2.9

Fringe rate in 2023 info

18%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Operations

Documents

Principal Officer

Greg Harms

Number of employees

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Compensation data

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.

Board of directors data

Ann Getches

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Liquidity in 2023

Months of cash in 2023

Fringe rate in 2023

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities