2020-2021 Annual Report
United, We Strengthen Our Community.
2020-2021 marks the first fiscal year of Justin as board chair and Deirdre as CEO and to say we’ve been busy is an understatement! With a more than 50% increase in funding going directly into the community this year over last, our team of donors, staff, board, community organizations, and volunteers have been instrumental in supporting the diverse array of needs brought forth by our community’s ever-shifting challenges this year. We are honored and grateful to work alongside you all and hope this snapshot of our collective work illustrates the impact we’re making as a Larimer United.
Justin G. Davis Deirdre Sullivan
Board Chair President & CEO
THANK YOU
We are grateful for our supporters that strengthen our community through annual memberships in our giving programs.
Board of Directors
United Way of Larimer County was governed by the following community leaders in 2019 and 2020. We thank them for volunteering their time and using their creativity, expertise, and enthusiasm to help solve community problems.
Learn more about the passion and the drive that our wonderful United Way Board Members have by clicking here.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Justin G. Davis, Board Chair – Founder/CEO & Managing Director, Impact Financial Strategies
Kelly McBartlett, Chair-Elect – Real Estate Broker/Partner, The Group Inc. Real Estate
Anne Folk, Secretary – Vice President of Human Resources, Nutrien Ag Solutions
Rob Wagner, Treasurer – Senior Director, Cardiovascular and Critical Care Service Lines, UCHealth
Denise McFann, Community Impact Committee Chair – Partner, Summit Hard Cider & Perry Co.
BOARD MEMBERS
Yolanda Bevill – Vice President of Communications, Colorado State University
Kevin Cory – President, Human Capital Solutions, LLC
Joni Friedman – Outside Consultant, Skillful | Markle Foundation
María Gabriel, Ph.D. – Director of Language, Culture & Equity, Thompson School District
Tina Harkness, Esq., SPHR – Director, Northern Regional Office, Employers Council
Linda Hoffmann – County Manager, Larimer County, Colorado
Jeffrey Jackson – DRU Center Manager, Enterprise Holdings
Paul Mueller – Managing Director, Mueller Pye & Associates CPA, LLC.
Laura Jo Washle – Broker Associate/Partner, The Group Inc. Real Estate
Lise Youngblade – Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences – Colorado State University Human Development & Family Studies
United Way of Larimer County carries over revenue balances from fiscal year to fiscal year due to the timing and distribution of donor-restricted funds. While donations may be received in one fiscal year for disaster recovery, WomenGive child care scholarships, or Colorado Child Care Tax Credits, the distribution of the funds may not happen until the next fiscal year. Please see our 990 for more financial information.
Thanks to United Way of Larimer County’s Cornerstone partners and other corporate support, over 90% of every dollar goes directly to programs making an impact in our community – a significantly higher amount than 75%, which is the industry standard.
Awards & Grants
Community Impact Grants - Youth Programs $51,550 COVID-19 Response Grants $152,028 Nonprofit Excellence Grants $6,000Youth & Education
Nonprofit Excellence Grants
Literacy Support
Child Care Support - WomenGive
Child Care Support - CCCTC
Child Care Support - CARES
$10,000
$236,161
$358,463
$280,000
$282,000Emerging Priorities
Fire Recovery
Rent Assistance
Vaccine Equity
Racial Equity Grants
Capacity Building
$22,722
$184,000
$82,276
$73,500
$73,500Financial Stability
Community Impact Grants - Basic Needs
WomenGive - Emergency Support
$239,750
$15,901
Youth & Education
As we address the needs of today to reduce tomorrow's, these contributions reflect our commitment to our community and a Larimer United.Youth & Education in Larimer County
Investing in youth is not only the right thing to do, but it is also the best way to ensure a strong economy and community, which is why United Way of Larimer County approaches child care youth development with a holistic approach to address the needs of today to reduce the needs of tomorrow.
Financial Stability
$270k+ in rental assistance to keep families housed $58k+ to advance economic stability for families through financial education and case management $100k+ for early childhood navigators who increase resiliency in parenting skills through resource navigation $60k+ to increase food access and food stability, making it easier for families to cover other expenses WomenGive provides financial support through child care scholarships to single mothers pursuing postsecondary education. Scholarships cover the cost of direct care services per child during the time the student is enrolled in classes and paid directly to the child care provider. WomenGive enables scholarship recipients to focus on their studies, knowing their children are receiving high-quality care in a safe environment.United Way of Larimer County increased community support to those impacted
by the global pandemic and the inequities illuminated by its impact.
From July 2020 - June 2021, the following nonprofit agencies received funding to support
essential needs and to help working families thrive by providing pathways to economic stability:
degrees earned
Scholarship Recipients
children served
Emerging Needs
Prioritized the highest risk and most impacted communities with rapid responses to emerging needs. $70,000+ distributed to advance racial equity and leadership development in communities of color Eviction prevention for 1,500+ households across Larimer County Inclusive vaccine access and distribution serving 1,000+ Volunteer coordination and resource distribution during wildfiresEmerging priorities
$400,000
Invested
Racial Equity
Eviction Prevention
Vaccine Equity
Fire Response
Nonprofit Excellence
We support nonprofits’ efforts to increase efficiencies and effectiveness, through capacity-building grants, as well as offer free trainings through generous corporate support from Comcast. The Shared Services program delivers high-quality, professional back-office services to nonprofit organizations at below-market rates. This provides an opportunity to place operational tasks in the hands of a trusted professional, allowing nonprofits to focus on making an impact in our community. Human Resource Services: Graphic Design Services: These grants typically support technical assistance and capacity building for individual nonprofits, including advanced staff training, technology upgrades, and strategic planning consultation. Grant awards range from $500 - $2,500. This year, UWLC dedicated 30% of Nonprofit Excellence Grant funding to purchase mental health/employee assistance services for the early childhood workforce who has remained on the front lines caring for children during the pandemic.UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY BELIEVES NONPROFITS PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY, OUR LOCAL NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARED SERVICES, OUTCOME EVALUATION, AND MORE.
Nonprofit Excellence Series
Community Engagement
Advancing Racial Equity Training Series
Capacity Building
Nonprofit participant survey results:
100%
OF ATTENDEES BELIEVED THE INFORMATION IN THE TRAINING WOULD BE USEFUL FOR THEIR WORK IN THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY
93%
Indicated they knew more about the subject matter than they did before
99%
Said they were likely to participate in future nonprofit excellence events
Nonprofit Participants
PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED:
NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE GRANTS
Agencies funded
Community Engagement
Over 400,000 acres were burned by the Larimer County Fires in Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, and Thompson Zone. United Way of Larimer County collaborated with disaster response organizations to mobilize volunteers to help with fire response. Together, we will build resiliency in our community.UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY BELIEVES STRONG COMMUNITIES ARE CHARACTERIZED BY A HIGH LEVEL OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION. OUR PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS FOCUS ON INCREASING VOLUNTEERISM, COLLABORATION ACROSS SECTORS, CREATING A PIPELINE OF CIVIC LEADERS AND BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LARIMER COUNTY
1390
Volunteers
$118,845
value of volunteer time
invested in our community
hours
2020 Larimer County Fire Response
