Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc

Organization Overview

Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Foundation Of Colorado 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 03/2022, Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc generated $6.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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, Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc has awarded 645 individual grants totaling $11,637,637. 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CATALYZING COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE AND ACCELERATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS AND GRANTS - WFCO IMPROVES ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT COLORADO BY INVESTING IN ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP WOMEN EARN LIVABLE WAGES AND ADVANCE TOWARD ECONOMIC SECURITY. WITH GRANTS MADE THROUGH THE WFCO ENDOWMENT AND SEVERAL DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, WFCO INVESTED IN DIRECT SERVICES THAT PROVIDE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS, SUPPORT FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AND HOLISTIC SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.


DONOR-DRIVEN GRANTMAKING AND PHILANTHROPY - THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO (WFCO) HOLDS A NUMBER OF GIVING VEHICLES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY BY AND FOR WOMEN. THESE FUNDS INCLUDE DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, GROUP-ADVISED FUNDS, AND GIVING CIRCLES. WFCO STAFF CONDUCTS DUE DILIGENCE ON EACH GRANTMAKING RECOMMENDATION MADE BY FUND HOLDERS WHICH IS MONITORED BY THE BOARD. ON OCCASION, FUND ADVISORS CO-INVEST IN WFCO'S COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS AND GRANT PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT.


PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT - WFCO ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SECURITY BY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY AND ADVANCING EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, ACCESS TO WORK SUPPORTS SUCH AS CHILD CARE, AND PAY EQUITY. IN PURSUIT OF THESE PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES, WFCO AWARDS GRANTS TO PUBLIC POLICY ORGANIZATIONS WITH ALIGNED GOALS OF SUPPORTING PROGRESS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS ON THE PATH TO ECONOMIC SECURITY. WFCO ALSO EDUCATES COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT OUR PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES AND HOW TO ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY IMPROVING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR COLORADO WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO GATHERS AND SHARES RESEARCH TO INFORM OUR PROGRAMMATIC AND POLICY WORK, CONNECTS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT ITS ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,113,319
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,504,588
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,362,909
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,617,907
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,173,423
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$4,373
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$202,639
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,584,660

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc has awarded $1,963,005 in support to 75 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THUNDERHEART MEDIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Gallatin Gateway, MT

PURPOSE: GRANT FROM A DONOR ADVISED FUND

$160,000

DENVER INDIAN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE AND WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR FUND

$74,750

COLORADO CENTER ON LAW & POLICY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY GRANT AND DONOR ADVISED FUND PUBLIC POLICY GRANT

$68,500

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INIATITIVE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE AND WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR FUND

$64,750

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GRANT FROM A DONOR ADVISED FUND

$59,500

COLLABORATIVE HEALING INITIATIVE WITHIN COMMUNITIESCHIC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Aurora, CO

PURPOSE: GRANT FROM DONOR ADVISED FUND, DIRECT SERVICE GRANT AND DONOR ADVISED FUND DIRECT SERVICE GRANT

$59,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Womens Foundation Of Colorado Inc has recieved totaling $1,812,218.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Aditi Foundation

Sioux Falls, SD

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING

$400,000
Merle Chambers Fund

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR)

$200,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: REDUCING THE WOMEN OF COLOR WEALTH GAP IN COLORADO

$150,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$114,636
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$107,123
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$107,123
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$19,802,809
Earnings$531,079
Admin Expense$44,600
Net Contributions$1,000
Other Expense$50,000
Grants$749,917
Ending Balance$19,490,371

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