Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado is located in Fort Collins, CO. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of Northern 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 06/2021, Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado generated $37.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 6 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, Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado has awarded 1,708 individual grants totaling $64,998,703. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE TRANSFORMATIONAL COMMUNITY IMPACT BY INSPIRING PHILANTHROPY AND ENGAGING THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN COLORADO WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1975 TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THOSE WHO WANT TO BE A PART OF SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION. WE MAKE IT EASY TO CREATE A CHARITABLE LEGACY THROUGH THE CREATION OF YOUR OWN CUSTOM-DESIGNED PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND, AND WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NONPROFIT SECTOR IN WAYS THAT INFORM AND INSPIRE THEIR PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUAL CHARITABLE FUNDS. WE DISTRIBUTE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS INTO OUR COMMUNITY EACH YEAR THROUGH INITIATIVES, FORUMS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CREATE GREATER IMPACT FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. WE SERVE AS A LONG-TERM, STRATEGIC PARTNER TO MAKE THEIR DONATIONS OF TIME AND MONEY MORE EFFECTIVE AND ENJOYABLE.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN COLORADO WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1975 TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THOSE WHO WANT TO BE A PART OF SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION. WE MAKE IT EASY TO CREATE A CHARITABLE LEGACY THROUGH THE CREATION OF YOUR OWN CUSTOM-DESIGNED PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND, AND WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NONPROFIT SECTOR IN WAYS THAT INFORM AND INSPIRE THEIR PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT THROUGH HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUAL CHARITABLE FUNDS. WE DISTRIBUTE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS INTO OUR COMMUNITY EACH YEAR THROUGH INITIATIVES, FORUMS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CREATE GREATER IMPACT FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. WE SERVE AS A LONG-TERM, STRATEGIC PARTNER TO MAKE THEIR DONATIONS OF TIME AND MONEY MORE EFFECTIVE AND ENJOYABLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ray Caraway Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 37 | $147,227 |
Wendy Banks Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 37 | $142,876 |
Ella Fahrlander Chief Engagement Officer | Officer | 37 | $126,961 |
Kristin Todd Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 37 | $0 |
Craig Greenslit Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cecil Gutierrez Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $212,263 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,838,875 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,078,054 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,051,138 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,888,189 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$1,769 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,391,149 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $37,336,720 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,878,986 |
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. | $408,172 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,893 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $722,773 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,656 |
Other employee benefits | $150,492 |
Payroll taxes | $84,584 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,181 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,764 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $370,935 |
Fees for services: Other | $247,223 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,524 |
Office expenses | $81,334 |
Information technology | $77,108 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,286 |
Travel | $7,131 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,761 |
Interest | $18,436 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,676 |
Insurance | $24,024 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $11,325,531 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,146,014 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $184,435 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $214,363 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,607 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $770,175 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $179,023,405 |
Investments—other securities | $3,492,736 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $478,904 |
Total assets | $185,330,639 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,743 |
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 | $51,973,963 |
Total liabilities | $52,073,706 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $68,844,883 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,412,050 |
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 | $185,330,639 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado has awarded $15,416,134 in support to 470 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $537,500 |
Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $537,500 |
Loveland, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $514,198 |
Loveland, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $514,198 |
Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $380,069 |
Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $380,069 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado has recieved totaling $768,275.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $203,754 |
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND | $200,000 |
Big Thompson Watershed Forum Fort Collins, CO | | $125,335 |
Arie And Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $66,136 |
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: General operating support | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $45,471,850 |
Earnings | $11,266,135 |
Net Contributions | $2,748,711 |
Grants | $2,817,681 |
Ending Balance | $56,669,015 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Omaha Community Foundation Donor Directed Depository Omaha, NE | $49,176,399 | $38,155,808 |
Nebraska Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | $227,749,373 | $20,781,363 |
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $855,000,248 | $159,496,642 |
Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | $113,990,661 | $47,502,372 |
Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | $325,610,267 | $15,145,306 |
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE | $161,472,860 | $29,470,305 |
Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $107,508,749 | $26,179,829 |
The Community Foundation Of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $90,613,858 | $42,536,089 |
Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | $62,511,754 | $28,301,426 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $291,884,746 | $15,071,209 |
Impact Charitable Denver, CO | $10,724,494 | $21,202,015 |
Greater Salina Community Foundation Salina, KS | $322,187,245 | $17,442,186 |