Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families
Grantmaking foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 84-1317347
- Total giving
- $2MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
JOINT INITIATIVES SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR EFFECTING CHANGE BY WORKING COLLECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO FOSTER INNOVATION AND ENGAGE LEADERS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)(CONTINUED) JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES (JI) SERVES AS THE BACKBONE AGENCY BRINGING TOGETHER SYSTEMS SERVING THE PIKES PEAK REGION'S MOST VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 0-21 AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ADDRESS GAPS AND ISSUES DIFFICULT FOR ONE ORGANIZATION TO SOLVE ALONE. JI UNIFIES THREE LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES: THE EL PASO COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL ALLIANCE FOR KIDS (AFK) , THE 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT'S JUVENILE SERVICES PLANNING COMMITTEE (JSPC), AND THE COUNTY'S INTERAGENCY OVERSIGHT GROUP (IOG). IN 2021, THE JSPC AND IOG MERGED EFFORTS THROUGH THE REACH COMMITTEE. ACCORDINGLY, JI PROGRAMS COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN 40 COMMUNITY LEADERS INCLUDING AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Second Chance Through Faith | $160K | 2021 |
| The Resource Exchange | $17K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.jointinitiatives.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.