COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ALLIANCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ALLIANCE

EIN 87-1480212 · Management & Technical Assistance - Housing & Shelter (L02)

What they do

to PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES IN ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE and STABLE HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, WEALTH-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS to HEALTHY FOOD and INTEGRATION WITHT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $94.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

74.66%of revenue went to mission work94.8% of expenses · Program services

1.53%of revenue went to fundraising1.9% of expenses

$78.73spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

2.54%of revenue went to management and office costs3.2% of expenses

$0.54in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $137,500 for KATHLEEN VAN VOORHIS (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,127,200

Mission workProgram services$1,588,21474.66% of revenue94.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$53,9542.54% of revenue3.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$32,5541.53% of revenue1.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$452,47821.27% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,674,72278.73% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 94.8% mission · 3.2% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.73% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 91.0% mission · 7.8% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.48% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 90.3% mission · 8.3% management · 1.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 76.08% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 100.0% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 67.37% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 100.0% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.00% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,127,200

Expenses$1,674,722

Annual surplus $452,478 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,588,214 · 94.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$53,954 · 3.2% of expenses

Fundraising$32,554 · 1.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,127,200

Expenses$1,674,722

Assets$901,740

Income$2,127,200

Contributions$2,118,896

Mission work (program services)$1,588,214

Fundraising$32,554

Grants given$1,337,442

Average grant$167,180

Management and general$53,954

Accounting fees$18,361

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATHLEEN VAN VOORHISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $137,500

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

KATHLEEN VAN VOORHISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BECKY MILLER UPDIKEDIRECTOR

BEN HENSLEYTREASURER

CEC ORTIZDIRECTOR

CHRISTINA GARCIADIRECTOR

JAIMIN HARRISSECRETARY

JULIA SANCHEZDIRECTOR

PETER LIFARIBOARD PRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2022
Location: 19232 E BAKER PL, AURORA, CO 80013-6420
County: Arapahoe
In care of: % KATHLEEN VAN VOORHIS
Primary officer: KATHLEEN VAN VOORHIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(720) 670-0205

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CHARLES POYSTI LLC
NTEE classification: Management & Technical Assistance - Housing & Shelter (L02)
IRS tax category: Management & Technical Assistance
Grant-giving organization: Yes