INVEST IN KIDS: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
INVEST IN KIDS (EIN 84-1455282)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-07-03
IRS object ID
201231859349300753
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2012-07-03T14:03:02-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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CityGREENWOOD VILLAGECity
StateCOState
ZIP Code80111ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
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EIN841455282EIN

Name Name

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NameLISA MERLINOName
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Date Signed2012-06-20DateSigned
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Form 990 IRS990

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Excess Or Deficit Per FS106247ExcessOrDeficitPerFS
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt1750646TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Revenue Subtotal1750646RevenueSubtotal
Total Revenue Per Form9901750646TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt1644399TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Expenses Subtotal1644399ExpensesSubtotal
Total Expenses Per Form9901644399TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierLIABILITY UNDER FIN 48 FOOTNOTEIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH REQUIRES THE ORGANIZATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER A TAX POSITION (AND THE RELATED TAX BENEFIT) IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFIT TO BE RECOGNIZED IS MEASURED AS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN FIFTY PERCENT LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT, PRESUMING THAT THE TAX POSITION IS EXAMINED BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY THAT HAS FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF UNCERTAINTIES, AND DID NOT NOTE ANY MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.Explanation

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStates

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1GALANameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1220117GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event1111525CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event1108592GrossRevenueEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event123276OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Name Of Event2JATNameOfEvent2
Gross Receipts Event244816GrossReceiptsEvent2
Charitable Contributions Event211690CharitableContributionsEvent2
Gross Revenue Event233126GrossRevenueEvent2
Other Direct Expenses Event29460OtherDirectExpensesEvent2
Gross Receipts Total264933GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total123215CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events141718GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events32736OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events32736DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary108982NetIncomeSummary

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV

Name Of Interested Person NameOfInterestedPerson

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name PersonROBERT HILLNamePerson
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RelationshipFATHER OF EDRelationship
Amount Of Transaction45827AmountOfTransaction
Description Of TransactionIMPLEMENT. PARTNERDescriptionOfTransaction
Sharing Of RevenuesfalseSharingOfRevenues

Form990 Schedule L Part V Form990ScheduleLPartV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE L PART VReturnReference
ExplanationDURING 2011 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FATHER SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A BOARD MEMBER OF NURSEFAMILY PARTNERSHIP WHICH ACTS AS AN IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER WITH THE ORGANIZATION THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN COLORADO ON BEHALF OF NURSEFAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND IS PAID 25 OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REVENUE EARNED DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2011 THE ORGANIZATION EARNED 45827 IN SERVICE CONTRACT REVENUE FROM NURSEFAMILY PARTNERSHIP THIS DIRECTOR HAS RESIGNED FROM THE BOARD EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31 2011 ADDITIONALLY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SISTER WAS ALSO AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATIONExplanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONINVEST IN KIDS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF VULNERABLE YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT COLORADO. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, WE IDENTIFY, INTRODUCE, IMPLEMENT AND ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF RESEARCH-BASED, PROVEN PROGRAMS.
ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CONDUCT FOR PROGRAM SERVICESFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3INVEST IN KIDS STOPPED CONDUCTING THE GOOD BEHAVIOR GAME IN AUGUST 2011.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFORM 990, PART VIRELATED PARTY INFO: DURING 2011, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FATHER SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SISTER WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2ROBERT HILL LISA MERLINO BOARD MEMBER EXEC DIR FATHER-DAUGHTER
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE FINANCE COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ACCOUNTANT WILL REVIEW FOR ACCURACY THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CWE ASK ALL BOD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE AT THE BOARD MEETINGS IF THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON A TOPIC THAT IS DISCUSSED. IF THEY DO HAVE A CONFLICT THEY WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON IT AND ADDITIONALLY MAY LEAVE THE MEETING WHEN THE DISCUSSION IS TAKING PLACE. WE WILL BE ASKING BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY, HAS READ IT AND UNDERSTANDS IT AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH IT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE BOARD USES SALARY & BENEFIT SURVEYS FROM THE MOUNTAIN STATES EMPLOYER COUNCIL & CNA TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD THEN DELIBERATES AND MAKES A DECISION. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011, A 3% COST OF LIVING RAISE INCREASE WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

Name Of Disregarded Entity NameOfDisregardedEntity

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1INVEST IN KIDS ACTIONBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11775 SHERMAN ST 2075AddressLine1
CityDENVERCity
StateCOState
ZIP Code80203ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN841455285EIN
Primary ActivitiesADVOCACYPrimaryActivities
Legal Domicile StateCOLegalDomicileState
Exempt Code Section501C4ExemptCodeSection
Direct Controlling Entity NAN/ADirectControllingEntityNA
Controlled OrgfalseControlledOrg
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents RoyaltiesfalseReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other OrgfalseSaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other OrgfalsePurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of AssetsfalseExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid EmployeesfalseSharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other OrgfalseOtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other OrgfalseOtherTransferFromOtherOrg

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