Benefits In Action is located in Lakewood, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Benefits In Action employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benefits In Action is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BENEFITS IN ACTION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY WITH A FOCUS ON THE ELDERLY AND UNDERSERVED TO IMPROVE THEIR UNDERSTANDING, ACCESS, AND UTILIZATION OF FOOD AND HEALTH-RELATED BENEFITS TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTH BENEFIT NAVIGATION - PROVIDING EDUCATION, NAVIGATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR MEDICARE, MEDICAID, CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO, SNAP, AND MORE. FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAM - DELIVERING, BOXES OF FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE HOMEBOUND IN JEFFERSON, DENVER, ADAMS, AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Michael Straight President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Aaron Sanburg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Laura Wachter Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Michelle Lapierre Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Courtney Hoskins Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Cassie Angerer Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $442,030 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $841,965 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,100 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,283,995 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,605 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,299,880 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,415 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,547 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $405,229 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $36,538 | 
| Payroll taxes | $36,285 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $66,402 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $7,381 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $37,475 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $47,008 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $5,717 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $757,253 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $457,910 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $500 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $268,367 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $600 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,531 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $218,200 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $975,108 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,715 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $53,309 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $61,500 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $223,280 | 
| Total liabilities | $428,804 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,554 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $472,750 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $975,108 |