EIN 47-1291133

Serenity Recovery Connection

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Serenity Recovery Connection's mission is to strengthen the recovery community by providing peer-to-peer and family support, public education, and advocacy. The organization advocates for emergency room and jail programs, as well as speciality courts. In the emergency room program, peer coaches share their personal stories with patients who have substance abuse disorders in order to offer support.
Also known as...
Springs Recovery Connection
Total revenues
$1,940,897
2023
Total expenses
$1,890,365
2023
Total assets
$2,818,830
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Serenity Recovery Connection

The health care program collaborates with renowned health institutions in Colorado springs, forming key partnerships with uc health, set clinic, fountain valley health clinic, commonspirit (formerly known as centura health), and penrose/st. Francis. These strategic alliances enable the entity to extend its reach and provide tailored support within the framework of established healthcare networks.
Src's front office program combines peer support for walk-ins, along with a robust volunteer and internship program. Its dedicated coaches provide telephone Recovery support for any individual who does not fall into the healthcare or justice program. Serenity Recovery Connection partners with the pikes peak workforce center and goodwill re-hire to provide extended paid training to src volunteers and those interested in learning about substance use disorder. Interested persons must interview with src and qualify with one of the internship partnerships. The paid training opportunity is typically 10-11 weeks. Participants gain hands-on practical experience that highlights the competencies of a peer Recovery coach. Serenity Recovery Connection is expanding its peer coach internship program, with funding from bha. The peer coach internship program is a paid 500-hour internship that provides all of the training and hours needed to obtain the certified peer and family specialist (cpfs) certification used to work as a peer coach in Colorado.
Src's justice coaches walk side by side with those who might be going through a court case, dhs case, parole, probation or a community corrections sentence to provide unmatched emotional support, shared experience, and a continuum of care through resource navigation and uniquely tailored Recovery coaching. Additionally, Serenity Recovery Connection offers peer Recovery coaching services to those who are currently incarcerated. Src justice coaches are living in sustained Recovery and have navigated and successfully discharged the judicial system. The justice coaches have completed additional certifications in "jordan forensics peer coaching," ensuring they are equipped with the most advanced tools to meet the unique needs of justice-impacted recoverees.

Who funds Serenity Recovery Connection

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Colorado Health FoundationChampion Health Equity, Nurture Healthy Minds$1,010,000
Colorado Springs Health FoundationGeneral Operating$75,000
The Memorial Health System FoundationEd PT Recovery Program$49,500
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Serenity Recovery Connection

NameTitleCompensation
Sheri TrahernChief Executive Officer
Cathy PlushFounder and Chief Development Officer, Cathy Plush, Understands$37,121
River OutlawResource Development and Communications Director
Liani MurphyProgram Director
Laura IndermuehleCPFS Executive Assistant and Human Resource Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Serenity Recovery Connection

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,573,573
Program services$382,544
Investment income and dividends$4
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$6,251
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-21,475
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,940,897

Form 990s for Serenity Recovery Connection

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-08-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Us Ventureschmidt Family Foundation
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $49,500 from The Memorial Health System Foundation
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $1,010,000 from The Colorado Health Foundation
December 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsSubstance abuse programsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
985 W Fillmore St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
srchope.org/ 
Phone
(719) 465-2295
IRS details
EIN
47-1291133
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
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
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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