Hunger Free Colorado
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 68-0551464
Organization Overview
Hunger Free Colorado is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Hunger Free Colorado employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hunger Free Colorado is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Hunger Free Colorado generated $5.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Hunger Free Colorado has awarded 107 individual grants totaling $6,140,861. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO FOOD RESOURCES AND FUELS CHANGE IN SYSTEMS, POLICIES AND SOCIAL VIEWS, SO NO COLORADAN GOES HUNGRY. HUNGER FREE COLORADO EXISTS TO END HUNGER IN COLORADO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLIENT SERVICES: HUNGER FREE COLORADO'S (HFC) CLIENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO ACCESS FOOD WITH DIGNITY USING A MULTILINGUAL FOOD RESOURCE HOTLINE, BILINGUAL COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH AND A STATEWIDE TRAINED AND SUPPORTED NETWORK OF OUTREACH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, OUR FOOD RESOURCE HOTLINE, THE MOBILE OUTREACH TEAM AND OUR OUTREACH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED MORE THAN 28,500 HOUSEHOLDS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC), THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRIES, AND MEAL SITES. HFC AND OUR PARTNERS TOGETHER SUBMITTED ONLINE SNAP APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF MORE THAN 28,500 HOUSEHOLDS WHILE ALSO HELPING THEM LOCATE NEARBY AND CONVENIENT FOOD RESOURCES.
THE FARM TO FOOD PANTRY INITIATIVE: THROUGH THE FARM TO FOOD PANTRY INITIATIVE, HFC SUPPORTS SIX REGIONAL FOOD COORDINATORS TO BUILD PURCHASING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS AND FOOD PANTRIES. HFC'S REGIONAL FOOD COORDINATORS HAVE PROVIDED FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 240 FOOD PANTRIES IN SPENDING FUNDS FROM THE FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE GRANT AND HELPING TO COORDINATE PURCHASING LOGISTICS SUCH AS IDENTIFYING PRODUCERS, ORDERING, TRANSPORTING, AND STORING LOCAL FRESH PRODUCTS. A REPORT FROM THE COLORADO BLUEPRINT TO END HUNGER INDICATES THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS INCREASED THE AVAILABILITY OF NUTRITIOUS, LOCALLY-SOURCED FOODS IN FOOD PANTRIES AND ENSURED THAT FOOD PANTRIES ARE ABLE TO OBTAIN THE TYPE OF HIGH QUALITY, CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOODS THAT THEIR COMMUNITIES WANT.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY: DURING THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN THE SPRING OF 2023, HUNGER FREE COLORADO LED EFFORTS TO SECURE 14 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING FOR FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD BANKS, INCLUDING 4.5 MILLION FOR THE FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE GRANT. HFC SECURED 500,000 IN ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT SNAP OUTREACH. HFC ALSO ADVOCATED FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE COLORADO STATE CHILD TAX CREDIT, WHICH A BROAD COALITION OF PARTNERS SUCCESSFULLY WORKED TO PASS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carmen Martin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Gigliotti Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Koehler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gretchen Gaede Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adela Flores-Brennan Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Esther Fuentes Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,146,221 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,322,789 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,953 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,469,010 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $40,000 |
| Investment income | $62,860 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$34,765 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,537,105 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,383,905 |
| 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. | $100,860 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,491 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,496,161 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,699 |
| Other employee benefits | $215,952 |
| Payroll taxes | $210,038 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,220 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $297,987 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46,878 |
| Office expenses | $26,368 |
| Information technology | $133,500 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,713 |
| Travel | $48,713 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,655 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,603 |
| Insurance | $10,799 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,295,996 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $232,219 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $53,207 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $967,468 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,000 |
| 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 | $70,925 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,817 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,512,915 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $76,308 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,959,859 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $657,769 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $77,072 |
| Total liabilities | $734,841 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $432,090 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,792,928 |
| 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 | $2,959,859 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Hunger Free Colorado has awarded $2,349,083 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MILE HIGH UNITED WAY PURPOSE: SNAP OUTREACH | $416,599 |
TRI-COUNTY HEALTH NETWORK PURPOSE: SNAP OUTREACH | $126,522 |
PITKIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH PURPOSE: SNAP OUTREACH | $57,966 |
FOOD BANK OF LARIMER COUNTY PURPOSE: SNAP OUTREACH | $184,138 |
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES PURPOSE: SNAP OUTREACH | $109,061 |
MANNA PURPOSE: SNAP OUTREACH | $15,971 |