Metro Volunteers

Organization Overview

Metro Volunteers, operating under the name Spark The Change Colorado, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (S02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Spark The Change Colorado employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spark The Change 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 12/2021, Spark The Change Colorado generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE SPARK CHANGE AND INSPIRE A MOVEMENT OF GOOD THROUGH THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM, SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A PRO BONO MENTAL WELLNESS COUNSELING PROGRAM IN DENVER, PUEBLO, HUERFANO, LAS ANIMAS AND BOULDER COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE OF CHARGE EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO COLORADO RESIDENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A BARRIER TO MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A DISASTER RECOVERY HOME REHABILITATION AND ACCESS PROGRAM AND PROVIDES VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE AND SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO A DISASTER. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES THE SENIOR COMPANION AND RSVP PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF AMERICORPS. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPANION SERVICES BY LOW-INCOME ADULTS 55+ TO OLDER ADULTS AGING AT HOME, AS WELL AS ENGAGING OLDER ADULTS IN SEVEN COLORADO COUNTIES TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY CHALLENGES. BOTH PROGRAMS OFFER A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING LONELINESS, ISOLATION, ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION. THE PROGRAMS PROVE OUR OLDER ADULTS ARE VALUABLE TO A CONNECTED, RESILIENT, EQUITABLE AND STRONG COMMUNITY.


INVESTING IN CHANGE MAKING AND MOBILIZING CHANGE AGENTS - VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, CULTIVATION AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND BUSINESSES: VOLUNTEERS WITH IMPACT AND PURPOSE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM.


EDUCATION - TRAINING IN BOARD SERVICE, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, SKILLED VOLUNTEERING, SERVICE ENTERPRISE, AND PROJECT LEADERSHIP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristy Judd
CEO
$102,130
Veronica Regan
Chair
$0
Greta Heidenreich
Secretary
$0
Aaron Leatherwood
Treasurer
$0
Shay-La Romney
Director
$0
Brandy Bertram
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Naranjo Civil Contractors
Contracting
$407,638
Castcode Solutions
Accounting
$108,424
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,856
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,460,407
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$652,717
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,121,980
Total Program Service Revenue$255,300
Investment income $31
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 $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,389,209

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Metro Volunteers has recieved totaling $359,488.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Caring For Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Care Provision

$200,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO

$75,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPY

$40,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

$20,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$13,297
Unbridledacts

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: HELP SUPPORT THEIR MISSION

$8,500
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