Mile High United Way Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mile High United Way Inc employed 215 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mile High United Way Inc 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, Mile High United Way Inc generated $32.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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, Mile High United Way Inc has awarded 5,322 individual grants totaling $146,821,437. 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:
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MILE HIGH UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MILE HIGH UNITED WAY DISTRIBUTED 10.8 MILLION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & IMPACT INVESTMENTS GRANTS. GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES IN FOUR INTERCONNECTED INITIATIVES: GIVING ALL CHILDREN A STRONG START, READING MATTERS, DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S TALENT, AND CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. THE INITIATIVES ARE AIMED TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ARE READY FOR SCHOOL AND READING AT GRADE LEVEL OR BEYOND BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S TALENT STRIVES TO ENSURE ALL YOUTH GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE READY TO TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, ADVANCED TRAINING, OR THE WORKPLACE. CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE TOWARD ECONOMIC SUCCESS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, (ARPA BIO FUND) 4.1 MILLION OF GRANTS SUPPORTED OVER 320 SMALL BUSINESSES TO HELPM THEM REALIZE THEIR GROWTH POTENTIAL.
COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES CONSIST OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT WHICH IS OFFERED TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INVESTED IN ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION (DATA TRACKING, ANALYSIS, AND COLLECTION), VOLUNTEERS, PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. EXPENSES FOR INTERNAL PROGRAMS TOTALED 7.3 MILLION AND INCLUDE THE 2-1-1 HELP CENTER, A FREE CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNITY REFERRAL SERVICE, WHICH RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 120,000 CONTACTS FROM PEOPLE LOOKING FOR RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, RENT ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, CHILD CARE OPTIONS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SERVICES TO MEET BASIC NEEDS. BRIDGING THE GAP, A PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 150 EMANCIPATED FOSTER CARE YOUTH WITH HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; AND THE UNITED NEIGHBORHOODS IS A COMMUNITY BASED DUAL-GENERATIONAL APPROACH THAT STRENGTHENS UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS IN METRO DENVER.
MILE HIGH UNITED WAY RESPONSIBLY FULFILLS DONOR INTENT, INCLUDING DONATIONS THAT DONORS DESIGNATE TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES OTHER THAN MILE HIGH UNITED WAY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY PROCESSED 5.9 MILLION IN DONOR DESIGNATIONS, DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO OVER 1,000 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY VERIFIES THAT EACH AGENCY IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND REQUIRES EACH AGENCY TO CERTIFY ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND OTHER COUNTERTERRORISM LAWS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christine Benero CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $366,790 |
James Treichler COO | 40 | $151,661 | |
Vanecia Kerr Cio | 40 | $149,065 | |
Michael Burke CFO | Officer | 40 | $138,360 |
Chelsea Carver Cdo | 40 | $136,467 | |
Eric Artis Chief Hr Off | 40 | $133,620 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Andrea Rugg Dba Pi Practices Llc Advisory | 6/29/23 | $115,600 |
Taloma Partners Llc Consulting | 6/29/23 | $121,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $405,175 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,111,775 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,108,169 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,127,108 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,625,119 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,776,638 |
Investment income | $856,004 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $71,146 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,196,851 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $32,551,577 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,663,143 |
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. | $569,926 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $250,658 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,294,197 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $472,848 |
Other employee benefits | $1,157,342 |
Payroll taxes | $801,987 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $158,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $76,900 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,027,016 |
Advertising and promotion | $233,255 |
Office expenses | $284,485 |
Information technology | $595,660 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $525,273 |
Travel | $36,394 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $140,679 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $398,656 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $902,981 |
Insurance | $166,828 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $34,297,700 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,692,076 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,320,362 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,115,185 |
Accounts receivable, net | $97,656 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $193,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $594,039 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,068,561 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,716,207 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,333,811 |
Total assets | $61,130,897 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,747,862 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $460,235 |
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 | $1,007,012 |
Total liabilities | $3,215,109 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,072,282 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,843,506 |
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 | $61,130,897 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mile High United Way Inc has awarded $15,644,414 in support to 574 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GIRLS INC OF METRO DENVER PURPOSE: DES, SIG, OTHER | $136,221 |
HOPE CENTER PURPOSE: DES, SIG | $97,115 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER PURPOSE: DES, SIG, OTHER | $285,447 |
COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS PURPOSE: DES, SIG, DAF, OTHER | $307,145 |
COLORADO I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DESIGNATION | $52,332 |
FAMILY TREE INC PURPOSE: DES, SIG, OTHER | $578,973 |