EIN 85-2676751

A Way Forward

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
A Way Forward smashes barriers to recovery and creates access to evidence-based services for substance use and mild to moderate mental health disorders in the ST. Vr community. They achieve their mission by providing structured recovery groups, classes, and an intensive outpatient program, all delivered by peer support workers seven days a week at no cost. A Way Forward is located in Longmont, CO.
Total revenues
$214,941
2023
Total expenses
$132,584
2023
Total assets
$108,463
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at A Way Forward

Between january 1st and december 31st, 2023, the organization provided services for 595 unique individuals (53% increase over 2022). Total client contacts in 2023 were 11,256 (A 104% increase over 2022). Through the service of our dedicated staff and numerous volunteers, we were able to offer over 30 recovery groups and classes weekly, as well as individual peer recovery support 7 days A week. All were free services. Compassionate volunteers donated over 10,609 hours.clients self-reported the following: 100% improved ability to deal with stress, 97% less depressed, 97% less anxious, 100% more tools to deal with cravings, 100% benefited from sense of community. Services included: A 10-week intensive outpatient program using the hazelden twelve step facilitation program and samhsa matrix program, individual recovery coaching, support groups (aa, na, red road, recovery dharma, life ring, smart recovery), hazelden emotional and mental health classes (6 topics: guilt & shame, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and self-esteem & self-compassion), hazelden ptsd with cognitive behavioral therapy, family programs and relationship book studies (codependency, narcissism, gaslighting). Services are available in 4 languages (spanish, german, russian and english) with A diverse, culturally sensitive staff. The organization also provides workforce and housing connections.

Who funds A Way Forward

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Colorado Health FoundationNurture Healthy Minds$100,000
Daniels FundGeneral Operating Support$25,000
Colorado Gives FoundationGeneral Purpose$5,037
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at A Way Forward

NameTitleCompensation
Debbie PlattsExecutive Director$7,000
Kimberly Jandro DarnellTreasurer$0
Larry RandSecretary$0
Claudia ArchulettaPresident$0

Financials for A Way Forward

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$205,999
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$610
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$8,332
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$214,941

Form 990s for A Way Forward

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-26990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990EZView PDF
Data update history
November 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
ClinicsMental health organizationsSubstance abuse programs
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
600 Terry St
Longmont, CO 80501
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
awfnobarriers.org/ 
Phone
(720) 526-7432
IRS details
EIN
85-2676751
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
NAICS code, primary
621: Outpatient Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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