The Colorado Health Foundation
86% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Colorado Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2018, with $75,696,136 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
1780 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203 EIN 74-2568941 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$75.7M
▼ 26.9% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$164.5M
Net assets
$2.7B
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For The Colorado Health Foundation: 86% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating200 mo reserves · -117% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Colorado Health Foundation: 200 mo reserves · -117% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For The Colorado Health Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Colorado Health Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To improve the health and health care of coloradans by increasing access to quality health care and encouraging healthy life styles. this is accomplished through grantmaking.
What they do
The foundation sponsors five graduate medical resident programs. during 2015, 72 residents received training.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1780 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $97.7M (FY2013) to $75.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $146.4MNet assets $2.7B
Operating margin
-117.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9B
Total liabilities
$146.4M
Net assets
$2.7B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,696,136▼26.9% | $164,501,793▼11.7% | $2,746,812,849▲2.6% | $2,893,236,966▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $103,581,780▲3.6% | $186,268,845▲20.4% | $2,675,925,769▼0.4% | $2,822,619,846 | 990PF |
| 2022 | $99,986,799▼34.0% | $154,734,885▼11.5% | $2,686,484,585▼10.6% | $2,822,318,238▼10.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $151,395,784▲1.8% | $174,833,935▼2.0% | $3,005,313,488▲10.6% | $3,147,950,102▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $148,768,004▼23.5% | $178,417,101▲11.7% | $2,716,190,557▲5.0% | $2,796,279,608▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $194,580,651▲81.3% | $159,773,466▲14.0% | $2,586,903,684▲8.6% | $2,665,481,513▲8.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $107,297,857▼70.1% | $140,090,938▼13.6% | $2,381,728,552▼6.1% | $2,455,808,701▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $358,341,709▲52.1% | $162,074,863▼7.0% | $2,536,648,041▲9.1% | $2,619,475,033▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $235,537,393▲46.8% | $174,224,093▲78.2% | $2,324,007,679▲2.3% | $2,394,889,833▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $160,398,477▼10.0% | $97,771,824▼6.9% | $2,271,112,233▼3.3% | $2,310,256,039▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $178,260,489▲82.5% | $105,057,449▼17.2% | $2,348,921,003▲1.5% | $2,398,765,712▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $97,664,422 | $126,922,697▲12.5% | $2,314,770,403▲4.5% | $2,374,464,938▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $112,771,054▲3.6% | $2,214,147,822▲2.8% | $2,285,851,736▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $108,853,115▼8.4% | $2,154,688,964▲83.1% | $2,233,069,046▲77.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $118,772,661 | $1,176,513,901 | $1,256,359,991 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Karen Mcneil Miller — $873,880 (0.53% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Mcneil Miller | President & Ceo | 40 | $873,880 |
| Amy Latham | Chief Impact Officer | 40 | $539,044 |
| Aron Grodinsky | Chief Investment Officer | 40 | $488,632 |
| Mark Evans | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $462,186 |
| Erin Brown | Vp, Community Investment & Impact | 40 | $370,089 |
| Ashley Marks | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carlos Martinez | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Daniel Gottlieb | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dawn Davenport | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Garrison Ortiz | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ismael Guerrero | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Juana Bordas | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Lauren Y Casteel | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Laurie Muller-girard | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Oswaldo Grenado | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ross Brooks | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sarah Echohawk | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Terri Richardson Md | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tommy Barnhart | Board Chair | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2015)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Uchsc Graduate Medical Education | Residency | $4,037,183 |
| University Physicians Inc | Residency | $2,133,338 |
| Willis Towers Watson | Financial Advisory | $1,481,465 |
| Davis Partnership PC | Consulting | $798,742 |
| Ucd Division of Internal Medicine | Residency | $561,030 |
Grants received · $1.9M total
1 grant to The Colorado Health Foundation totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other grant | 2020 | $1,883,500 |
Grants made · $64.3M in FY2015
208 grants totaling $64.3M in FY2015 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Colorado Health Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Promote healthy living | $5,500,696 |
| Healthier United | Other | $5,000,000 |
| Center For Improving Value In Health Care | Improve access to health care | $3,860,384 |
| Healthteamworks | Improve access to health care | $3,535,403 |
| Colorado Health Benefit Exchange | Improve access to health coverage | $3,153,800 |
| Co Dept of Health Care Policy and Financing | Improve access to health care | $3,110,740 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Improve access to health coverage | $2,027,000 |
| Colorado Health Institute | Improve access to health coverage | $1,400,000 |
| Colorado Center For Nursing Excellence | Improve access to health care | $1,240,936 |
| Caring For Colorado Foundation | Improve access to health care | $1,200,000 |
| City and County of Denver - Department of Parks An | Improve access to health coverage | $1,000,000 |
| Enroll America | Promote healthy living | $945,757 |
| La Clinica Tepeyac Inc | Improve access to health care | $815,164 |
| Colorado Education Initiative | Promote healthy living | $807,258 |
| Boulder County Housing and Human Services | Imrpove access to health coverage | $768,609 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Colorado Health Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Colorado Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2568941, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Colorado Health Foundation's EIN?
- The Colorado Health Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2568941.
- How much revenue does The Colorado Health Foundation report?
- The Colorado Health Foundation reported $75,696,136 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Colorado Health Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- The Colorado Health Foundation spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Colorado Health Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Colorado Health Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Colorado Health Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Colorado Health Foundation's latest Form 990 is $873,880, paid to Karen Mcneil Miller (President & Ceo).
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Data for The Colorado Health Foundation (EIN 74-2568941) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.