Financials & Policies
Full transparency, because trust is earned through openness.
Our Tax-Exempt Status
Growing Beyond Barriers is a Utah nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: [EIN]. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Independent Transparency Profile
Our profile on Candid (formerly GuideStar) shares our mission, programs, leadership and finances, so you can check our work from an independent source.
Financial Disclosures
We are committed to full financial transparency. Any document marked "Available Upon Request" can be sent to you; just ask.
Form 990
Our annual information return filed with the IRS, open to public review.
Posted After First FilingAnnual Report
Year-in-review summary including financials, program outcomes, and organizational highlights.
Coming in Year 1Articles of Incorporation
Our organizing documents on file with the Utah Division of Corporations.
Available Upon RequestIRS Determination Letter
The IRS letter recognizing Growing Beyond Barriers as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Available Upon RequestUtah Charitable Solicitation Registration
Utah law requires charities that ask the public for donations to register with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Utah Code § 13-22). Registration status: [Registration status and number]
Questions about our registration or finances? Send us a message.
Our Policies
These policies govern how Growing Beyond Barriers operates. They are available to anyone who requests them.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Governs disclosures and recusals for board members, officers, and key employees who may have financial or personal conflicts with organizational decisions.
Whistleblower Policy
Protects anyone who reports suspected misconduct, fraud, or violations of law or policy in good faith from retaliation.
Document Retention Policy
Defines how long we retain different categories of records and our process for the authorized destruction of records.
Gift Acceptance Policy
Defines the types of gifts we can accept, any restrictions or conditions we may place on gifts, and how restricted gifts are administered.
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, store, and protect information submitted through our website and application process.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Our commitment to providing services and opportunities without discrimination on any protected basis.
How Your Donation Is Used
We are committed to maximizing the percentage of funds that reach families. Our target allocations are:
Direct Program Services
Payments directly to providers for approved family grants.
Administrative & Overhead
Operating costs, compliance, and organizational infrastructure.
Fundraising
Costs associated with donor outreach and fundraising activities.
Allocations are targets for our operating year. We will report the actual percentages in our Annual Report after our first year.