2025-10-06T09:48:19-07:00 2024-12-31 260701023 Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC 5161 E Arapahoe Road Suite 100 Centennial CO 80122 990 2024-01-01 840867014 ADOPTION OPTIONS ADOP 3036951601 1355 S COLORADO BLVD 501 DENVER CO 80222 MEGAN MCLEAN Executive Dir. 2025-01-06 true true DEREK WATADA P01751412 3038895981 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MEGAN MCLEAN 2289142 false X WWW.ADOPTION-OPTIONS.COM X 1981 CO ADOPTION OPTIONS IS A NON-PROFIT,COLORADO CORPORATION, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE STATE OF COLORADO WITH A RANGE OF PRIVATE, NON-SECRETARIAN CHILD PLACEMENT SERVICES. USING QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS OUR GOAL IS TO FACILITATE SERVICES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE ADOPTION CIRCLE, ADOPTEE,BIRTHPARENTS AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS, THROUGH DECISION-MAKING COUNSELING OF BIRTHPARENTS CONSIDERING RELINQUISHMENT, AND THE PLACEMENT OF INFANTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. EACH YEAR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO OVER 100 BIRTHPARENTS CONSIDERING RELINQUISHMENT AND TO APPROXIMATELY 100 COUPLES SEEKING TO BUILD A FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION. OVER 3,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE DONATED, THE MAJOR PART OF THESE BY FOSTER FAMILIES PROVIDING IN-HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN AND VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED IN FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND OFFICE RELATED ACTIVITIES.ADOPTION OPTIONS SERVES ADOPTIVE PARENTS THROUGH COUNSELING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING THE WAITING TIME, PLACEMENT SERVICES, POST-PLACEMENT SUPERVISION, EDUCATIONAL WORKSH 7 7 20 32 0 225024 513957 1176373 1261134 18021 33574 -32532 -13055 1386886 1795610 0 0 915881 928681 0 112568 685733 706825 1601614 1635506 -214728 160104 820796 1283099 201999 513738 618797 769361 X ADOPTION OPTIONS IS A NON-PROFIT,COLORADO CORPORATION, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE STATE OF COLORADO WITH A RANGE OF PRIVATE, NON-SECRETARIAN CHILD PLACEMENT SERVICES. false false 616708 697586 Flexible Families is an inclusive foster-to-adopt program that prepares and supportsfamilies seeking to adopt from foster care. Through comprehensive training, homestudies, and ongoing support, the program partners with counties to match youthneeding permanent, lifelong connections. 230622 241634 FOSTERING HEALTHY FUTURES is an evidence-based program offering therapeuticmentoring and skills groups for youth involved in the child welfare system. In 2024,the program doubled in size and expanded its age range, now serving 49 youth ages 915. 179380 276614 Impacting Lives and the Infant Adoption Program provides free, all-optionscounseling to expectant parents exploring their pregnancy choices. The program alsoworks with prospective adoptive families, offering training, home studies, and ongoing support throughout the adoption journey. 117178 45300 DESIGNATED ADOPTIONS - PROVIDES ADOPTION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WAITING FOR A CHILD FROM A DESIGNATED BIRTH MOTHER. 26435 OTHER ADOPTION PROGRAMS - ADOPTION OPTIONS PROVIDES BIRTHPARENTS COUNSELING AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY ASSESSMENTS IN CASES WHERE THE AGENCY WAS NOT DIRECTLY AFFECTED. 143613 45300 1170323 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 8 0 true 20 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X THE ORGANIZATION 3036951601 1355 S COLORADO BLVD SUITE 501 DENVER CO 80222 X MEGHAN MCLEAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 113429 0 4537 BILL FLYNN CHAIR 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE LOUX COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DENISE JOHNSON Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHUCK PARSONS Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEIDRE HATCHARD Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KYLE ASPERGER Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 JEAN MORTELLARO Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 113429 4537 1 false false false 0 38741 475216 513957 ADOPTION/PLACEMENT FEE 624110 276614 276614 FOSTER CARE 624110 697586 697586 FOSTERING HEALTHY FUTURES 624110 241634 241634 other program service fee 624110 45300 45300 1261134 19472 19472 0 0 0 493667 479565 14102 14102 14102 38741 13967 -13967 -13967 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 912 912 912 1795610 1262046 19607 0 0 0 0 117967 81718 25484 10765 0 680134 471143 146925 62066 0 69180 47923 14944 6313 61400 42534 13263 5603 0 22503 22503 50525 50525 0 0 0 6106 4523 1583 45004 32664 8037 4303 40417 18086 19948 2383 38252 26497 8264 3491 0 90565 62737 19564 8264 26182 18138 5655 2389 0 8226 8226 131 131 0 977 676 212 89 25561 17706 5522 2333 FOSTER CARE PROVIDERS 303873 303873 EQUIPMENT 15687 10866 3389 1432 TELEPHONE 14629 10133 3161 1335 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 9882 9882 8305 7521 565 219 1635506 1170323 352615 112568 67000 85019 10078 36000 151180 91062 95044 0 0 0 0 45006 32105 54118 52975 2124 1143 505242 529251 0 0 0 74362 379279 820796 1283099 119410 128492 7000 5214 75589 380032 201999 513738 X 582797 617581 36000 151780 618797 769361 820796 1283099 160104 -9540 X false true X true false X 338950 218648 411880 225024 513957 1708459 1380339 1482376 1594192 1176373 1261134 6894414 0 0 0 1719289 1701024 2006072 1401397 1775091 8602873 0 0 8602873 35501 26313 15618 21204 19472 118108 0 35501 26313 15618 21204 19472 118108 0 4412 7960 676 912 13960 1754790 1731749 2029650 1423277 1795475 8734941 0.98490 0.98570 0.01350 0.01280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 54118 52975 1143 1143 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 379279 379279 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 380032 380032 X 1788220 -9540 2150 -7390 1795610 1795610 1637656 2150 2150 1635506 1635506 Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE AGENCY IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS WHETHER IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, BASED SOLEY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. IF THE TAX POSITION DOES NOT MEET THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THRESHOLD, THE BENEFIT OF THAT POSITION IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DURING THE YEAR, THE AGENCY'S MANAGEMENT EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNCERTAINTIES AND DID NOT NOTE ANY MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION, OR WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. false SPECIAL EVENTS 38741 38741 13967 38741 38741 13967 13967 -13967 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE PURPOSE OF THE POLICY IS TO PROVIDE GENERAL DIRECTION SO THAT EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS CAN SEEK FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE SUBJECT OF ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS OF OPERATION. ALL TRANSACTIONS WITH OUTSIDE FIRMS MUST BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED AND MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL OF ADOPTION OPTIONS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE GOVERNING BODY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, KEY POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST. ARISE ADOPTION ACADEMY LLC 1355 S COLORADO BLVD STE 501 DENVER CO 80222 833898326 EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND COACHING CO ADOPTION OPTIONS false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false