THORNTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE ASSOCIATION
Provide a safe, structured youth football and cheerleading program that develops athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and personal growth for children in the Thornton/Denver area.
About THORNTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE ASSOCIATION
Thornton Junior Football League (TJFL) is a volunteer-run, non‑profit youth sports organization founded in 1962 that offers football and cheerleading programs for PreK through 8th grade children in the Thornton/Denver area.
TJFL operates seasonal tackle, flag and cheer programs, emphasizes player safety and development, and has held USA Football Gold Level certification for program and safety standards for the 2023–2025 certification cycle.
The organization runs regular fall and spring seasons, fundraising activities (including an annual raffle), and periodic program expansions such as the inaugural girls-only flag football offering announced for Spring 2026.
Notable achievements
USA Football Gold Level certification
Program met USA Football Gold Level standards for coaching, safety and player development for the 2023–2025 certification cycle, reflecting a focus on best-practice safety and training.
Longstanding community presence
Established in 1962, the league has operated for more than six decades, sustaining continuous seasonal programs and youth engagement in the Thornton/Denver community.
Sustained program scale (2024)
Reported organizational activity at a scale consistent with mid-six-figure annual revenue and multi-season operations (financial reporting shows roughly $240k revenue in 2024), supporting continued program delivery and events.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $214K
- Annual revenue
- $240K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 74-2552293
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Website
- www.tjfl.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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