Denver Childrens Foundation is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Denver Childrens Foundation 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 12/2022, Denver Childrens Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 7 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 2015, Denver Childrens Foundation has awarded 378 individual grants totaling $6,770,954. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGAGING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DENVER CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION (FKA DENVER ACTIVE 20/30 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION) ENGAGES ITS MEMBERS TO BE MORE ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF OUR MEMBERS WITH A FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING. WE RAISE MONEY THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS WE THROW THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND HAVE AN EXTENSIVE VETTING PROCESS TO DETERMINE WHICH CHARITIES WILL BE SUPPORTED WITH THE FUNDS RAISED. WHILE THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT DESERVING CHARITIES, AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT SECONDARY GOAL IS TO INSTILL PHILANTHROPIC VALUES IN OUR MEMBERSHIP TO BE CARRIED THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. DURING 2022, THE FOUNDATION PUT ON 7 EVENTS AND WITH THE MONEY RAISED WAS ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE $1,217,500 TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adam Cohen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
Cody Phifer President As Of 10/1/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Beau Jenkins President-Elect As Of 10/1/22 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adam Massaro Past-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tyler Snover Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James Samuelsen Treasurer As Of 10/1/2022 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,483,763 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $35,844 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $619,387 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,519,607 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,016 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$153,665 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$60,882 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,307,076 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,217,500 |
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. | $105,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,939 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,501 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $44,720 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,657 |
Information technology | $5,983 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $468 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,435,715 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $606,153 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $826,487 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,003 |
Total assets | $1,450,643 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,218,665 |
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 | $592 |
Total liabilities | $1,219,257 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $231,386 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,450,643 |
Over the last fiscal year, Denver Childrens Foundation has awarded $1,217,500 in support to 53 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ADAM'S CAMP PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION - | $15,000 |
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN - CASA PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION - | $20,000 |
ART FROM ASHES INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION - | $10,000 |
ADOPTION OPTIONS PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION - | $20,000 |
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DENVER PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION - | $10,000 |
BLUE SKY BRIDGE PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION - | $10,000 |