Community First Foundation

Organization Overview

Community First Foundation is located in Arvada, 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 12/2021, Community First Foundation employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community First 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 12/2021, Community First Foundation generated $151.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $96.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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 2014, Community First Foundation has awarded 11,528 individual grants totaling $465,951,961. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE CONNECT IDEAS, PEOPLE AND NONPROFITS TO MAKE GOOD HAPPEN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CONNECTING DONORS AND INNOVATIVE COLORADO NONPROFITS SINCE 1975. AS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING JEFFERSON COUNTY (JEFFCO), COLORADO, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACTIVATING IDEAS, PEOPLE AND RESOURCES SO THAT ALL JEFFCO COMMUNITIES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. WE HELP DONORS WITH PHILANTHROPIC PLANNING, SUPPORT NONPROFITS WITH GRANTS AND RESOURCES, AND TOGETHER, BUILD RESILIENT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITIES. OUR WORK IS ROOTED IN RADICAL LISTENING AND A COMMITTMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PRESENTS COLORADOGIVES.ORG, A YEAR-ROUND GIVING WEBSITE FEATURING MORE THAN 3,200 NONPROFITS. CONTINUED ON SCH O.COLORADOGIVES.ORG POWERS COLORADO GIVES DAY, AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE MOVEMENT TO INCREASE ONLINE GIVING. THE FOUNDATION IS A LEADER IN STRENGTHENING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. THE FOUNDATION'S MEETING SPACE, AVAILABLE TO NONPROFITS, REMAINED CLOSED IN 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Neon One
Technology Provider
$374,199
Savvy Contruction Co
Construction General Contractor
$273,769
Morgan Stanley Smith Barneygraystone Co
Investment Consultant
$223,756
Gyan-i Inc
Information Technology Consulting & Supp
$214,395
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$87,139,793
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $934,063
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$87,139,793
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $11,938,240
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $51,382,028
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $151,756,882

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community First Foundation has awarded $85,822,215 in support to 1,891 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING BOULDER COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$4,004,521

FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$1,760,982

COLORADO HEALING FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$1,438,446

DENVER RESCUE MISSION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$944,531

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$822,007

BARTON INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$808,400
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community First Foundation has recieved totaling $5,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Houston Family Foundation

Armonk, NY

PURPOSE: BOULDER COUNTY WILDFIRE FUND

$5,000
The Rice Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: BOULDER COUNTYWILDLIFE FUND

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$38,719,494
Earnings$3,144,040
Net Contributions$1,038,876
Grants$1,425,979
Ending Balance$41,476,431

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