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Third Story Inc

The Third Story creates and run year-round programs for at-risk youth in two west Denver neighborhoods. The Third Story provides the following programs and services to the community: …

The Third Story Inc

Youth Development Denver, CO EIN: 841493413 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Third Story Inc

The Third Story (T3S) is a ministry to neighborhood kids in west Denver. For over twenty years T3S has facilitated Bible clubs, tutoring, mentoring and more

Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

The Third Story creates and run year-round programs for at-risk youth in two west Denver neighborhoods. The Third Story provides the following programs and services to the community: Summer Programs (Summer JAM), Street Church, Whiz Kids Tutoring, The EDGGe (opportunities for middle-school boys and middle/high school girls), Community Outreach, Smart Sacks Dinners and Healthy Mini Meals. The Third Story also raises awareness and funds for these programs through written media and music.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.75
Program$0.75
75% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Third Story Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 83% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 78% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Third Story Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 841493413. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $162K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Third Story Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841493413. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Third Story Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Third Story Inc is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 582 Delaware St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Third Story Inc has $162K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Third Story Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $162K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Third Story Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Third Story Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Third Story (T3S) is a ministry to neighborhood kids in west Denver. For over twenty years T3S has facilitated Bible clubs, tutoring, mentoring and more Third Story Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $162K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Third Story Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Third Story Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841493413, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AM
Amy B••• B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Third Story Inc

What is Third Story Inc?
Third Story Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. The Third Story (T3S) is a ministry to neighborhood kids in west Denver. For over twenty years T3S has facilitated Bible clubs, tutoring, mentoring and more
When was Third Story Inc founded?
Third Story Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Third Story Inc?
Amy Beth Barlow serves as President.
Where is Third Story Inc located?
Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
What is Third Story Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Third Story Inc trustworthy?
Third Story Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Third Story Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841493413.
What is Third Story Inc's website?
https://www.thethirdstory.org