Program areas at The Women's Foundation of Colorado
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 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.
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.
Grants made by The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Who funds The Women's Foundation of Colorado
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Women's Foundation of Colorado
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lauren Y Casteel | President and Chief Executive Officer | $246,553 | 2023-03-31 |
| Jennifer Kilpatrick | Interim Chief Financial Officer | | 2023-08-21 |
| Lisa Christie | Vice President of Communications | $116,043 | 2023-03-31 |
| Renee Ferrufino | Vice President of Development | $147,557 | 2023-03-31 |
| Louise Myrland | Vice President of Programs | $142,527 | 2023-03-31 |
| ...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for The Women's Foundation of Colorado
| Revenues | FYE 03/2023 | FYE 03/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,839,459 | $5,617,907 | 3.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $820,394 | $1,173,423 | -30.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $663 | $-4,373 | 115.2% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-195,319 | $-202,639 | 3.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $827 | $342 | 141.8% |
| Total revenues | $6,466,024 | $6,584,660 | -1.8% |
Organizations like The Women's Foundation of Colorado
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Chicago Foundation for Women | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $10,062,657 |
| The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $2,222,567 |
| Texas Women's Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $8,443,158 |
| Women's Foundation of California | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $11,694,983 |
| New York Women's Foundation (NYWF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $16,954,959 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, TX | $19,184,776 |
| Downtown Women's Center | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $24,112,515 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $12,078,541 |
| Women's Foundation for A Greater Memphis | 501(c)(3) | Memphis, TN | $4,791,377 |
| JEWISHcolorado | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $10,473,003 |
Data update history
October 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
October 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 42 new grant, including a grant for $700,000 from Aditi Foundation Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesWomen and girls
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1901 E Asbury Ave
- Denver, CO 80210
- Metro area
- Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- County
- Denver County, CO
- Website URL
- wfco.org/Â
- Phone
- (303) 285-2960
- Facebook page
- wfcoloradoÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-1039305
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1986
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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