Mile High United Way 2009 - 2010 Annual Report

Adult Self-Suffi ciencySchool Readiness

Youth Success 2009-2010 Annual Report

ADVANCINGthe Common

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter from the President and CEO of Mile High United Way andChairman of the Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . 3

Our Initiatives School Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

School Readiness Case Study - Harrington Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Youth Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Youth Success Case Study - Bridging the Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adult Self-Sufficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adult Self-Sufficiency Case Studies - Individual Development Accounts . . . . . 12

Economic Prosperity Center at King Trimble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Innovative Programs 2-1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Advancing Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Events and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Donor Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Our Donors National Million Dollar Roundtable . . . . . . . . 18

Tocqueville Society Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Founders Circles of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Legacy Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Gold Leadership Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Foundation and Government Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Corporate Awards Keystone, Cornerstone, Capstone . . . . . . . . . 26

Champion of Hope, Champion of Hope Emeritus and Spirit of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Mile High United Way Senior Staff and Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . 28

Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2009-2010 ANNUAL REPORT

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The community conversations we held and the funding requests we

received further validated our belief that every child deserves a chance

to learn, every student deserves the support to succeed in the classroom,

every individual, every family, deserves the opportunity to gain the skills

necessary to build a brighter future.

Mile High United Way has a unique view of the needs of our community.

This past year more than 143,000 Coloradoans called our 2-1-1 human

services resource referral line seeking help and connections. We listened

to these calls and we listened to almost 300 community nonprofit

organizations we are honored to work with daily. We know what needs to

be done to advance the common good and to create opportunities for a

better life for all of us.

We are deeply grateful to the volunteers and to the donors who contribute

to Mile High United Way. Your continued support and commitment is

making a difference in thousands of people’s lives. As we look forward,

we are poised to make a deep impact in addresssing the needs of our

community. The leadership of Scott Binder, as the new chairman of our

Board of Trustees, will take us to new heights. Scott’s passion for our

community and his commitment to volunteerism inspires all of us. We are in

great hands.

Personally, it has been a privilege for us to work with all of you over the

past two years. Thank you for your support. Together we are advancing the

common good and taking strategic action to create lasting change in our

community.

Warm Regards,

Christine Benero Brad BussePresident and CEO ChairmanMile High United Way Mile High United Way Board of Trustees

Dear Friends,

A hundred and seventy eight years ago, Alexis

de Tocqueville recognized what distinguishes

us as Americans – the ability to pull together

for the common good. Fifty-five years later,

a group of visionary community leaders in

Denver came together to begin the United

Way movement, forever changing the way

we view collective generosity and building a

community together.

It has been an historic year for Mile High

United Way. Recognizing the tremendous

and changing needs of the metro Denver

area, we came together with our community

partners, service providers, donors and

other community leaders to implement

a new funding process that called upon

organizations seeking support to demonstrate

how their services aligned with our three

focus areas: School Readiness, Youth Success

and Adult Self-Sufficiency. More than 280

organizations responded to our request for

proposals totaling $33 million in requested

funding.

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Mileah“She already knows her colors and numbers and she knows

basic sign language,” says new mom Genevieve of her

daughter Mileah. “I am so grateful for that.”

That’s saying a lot considering Mileah was born to a

drug-addicted mom. Seven months pregnant and in jail,

Genevieve was given the choice of giving birth behind bars or

entering a unique program called Baby Haven, a residential

drug treatment and recovery program, supported by Mile High

United Way.

Baby Haven helps moms and babies alike. Moms like

Genevieve learn how to deal with their addictions and

become responsible, caring parents. Babies like Mileah receive

quality early care and education from birth.

“When I hear her laugh or see her face, I smile,” says

Genevieve. “I know she is happy, healthy and prepared to do

well in school. She’s only 2-years-old.”

School Readiness Goals:• Young children in low-income families enter school ready

to succeed and are prepared for a lifetime of learning

• Children in low-income families enter school with the skills

and support needed to succeed and are reading at or

above grade level by the 3rd grade

• Parents and caregivers have the resources and skills to

successfully support the children and youth in their care

• Early childhood care and education classrooms

achieve a three-or-four-star-rating based on the Qualistar

rating system. Qualistar measures quality in licensed early

learning programs, both home and center based, that

serve children birth to kindergarten

• Increase the number of low-income children having access

to high quality early care and education

Each year,

Mile High United Way’s

School Readiness Initiative

provides thousands of children

from low-income families,

access to high quality early

education, their teachers

with on going training to

improve their knowledge

and skills and much more.

SCHOOLREADINESSINITIATIVE

School Readiness Initiative at Work

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Impact Area Goal: Children in low income families enter school with the skills and support needed to succeed and are reading at or above grade level.

a collaboration with Mile High United Way and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is working with Harrington Elementary School to advance early grade success strategies. Harrington has formed a Literacy Action Committee to monitor the progress of striving readers in 2nd and 3rd grades; one-on-one and small group instruction; after-school and summer school programs like the nationally acclaimed Summer Scholars program, and hired an attendance paraprofessional who works with parents to reduce chronic absences.

To meet the targets of increasing 3rd-grade reading proficiency to 68% and reducing absenteeism rates from 12% to 6% in the 2009-2010 school year Harrington has put in place:

• A literacy teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade students

• A strategic literacy team, which meets every six weeks to monitor the progress of individual students

• A Saturday school expansion, which includes focused vocabulary training for English language learners

• An attendance paraprofessional who works with families on the importance of getting children to school

• A liaison who works with parents on skills they can practice at home to support their child’s success at school

Children Reaching Their PotentialAt Harrington:

• 80% of parents attend family literacy nights

• 3rd grade reading CSAP scores have increased 14% over the last three years

• Absenteeism has decreased from 12% to 6%

Harrington Elementary School is located in Northeast Denver in the Cole-Clayton neighborhood.

Harrington serves:

• 475 students of which 308 are Pre-kindergarten-3rd Grade

• 95% of students are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch

• 94% of students are minorities

Harrington is focused on providing targeted outreach and interventions for school readiness, parent engagement and grade level reading. Program highlights include:

• Implementation of Early Excellence/Play and Learn, a program for children under four. The goal is to increase student learning and achievement by helping parents prepare their young children for school. At Harrington 98 children and 80 families enrolled in the Early Excellence/Play and Learn program

• The ability for students to enroll in full day early childhood education with the inclusion of three early childhood education classrooms

Profile of Harrington

Starting Small–Making a Big Difference

Mile High United Way Led Programs

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Making Connections Denver,

School Readiness Impact Plan Objective: Young Children in low income families enter school ready to succeed and are prepared for a lifetime of learning.

School Readiness Case Study

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Each year,


Youth Success Initiative

provides thousands of

students access to mentoring,

quality after school

programs, tutoring and

dropout prevention, gang

and violence intervention

programs.

YOUTHSUCCESS

INITIATIVE

Youth Success Initiative at Work

WalterWalter was a model student who just didn’t fit into a

traditional public school.

He tried to make it through high school and failed. He

dropped out and was in danger of never completing his

education.

Thanks to Mile High United Way and our community partner

Colorado Youth for a Change, he’s back in school and on

track to graduate and attend college.

“I think I can safely say I never thought I could succeed in

school,” says Walter, “but now here I am and I can’t wait to

graduate and start college classes.”

Youth Success Goals:• School-age, low-income and under-served youth succeed

academically, graduate from high school and are ready to

transition to college or advanced training

• Parents and caregivers have the skills and resources to

successfully guide and support their children through

the elementary, middle and high school years

• 90% or more of the participants in youth success

programs progress to the next grade level on time

• 75% of youth success program participants graduate

from high school

• Participants have a school attendance rate of at least

90% or better

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A recent national evaluation of the logic model used by Mile High United Way’s Bridging the Gap program found a cost savings of $6.50 for every $1.00 invested:

• 86% of foster youth in the Bridging the Gap Program have graduated from high school. A higher precentage than the Colorado graduation rate (74.6%)

• 83% of Bridging the Gap Program participants, regardless of the number of foster youth placements they have had, say they now have a caring adult to turn to for support

• 50% of Bridging the Gap Program participants have enrolled in higher education compared to 14% of foster youth nationally

• To date, of the 700 foster youth in the Bridging the Gap Program, 425 have opened IDAs

Colorado has 13,000 children in foster care - more than a third of those are

between the ages of 14 and 21. Annually, an average of 400 young people will “age out” of the foster care system. Many of these youth lack the skills, support, education and confidence to be successful.

• One in four foster youth will be incarcerated within the first two years after they leave the system.

• A history of foster care is related to becoming homeless at an earlier age and remaining homeless for a longer period of time than the overall homeless population. One-fifth of children in foster care will become homeless at some time after age 18.

• Young women in foster care are 2.5 times more likely than their peers to have been pregnant by the age of 19.

• Only 58% of foster youth will earn a high school degree by age 19, compared to 87% of non-foster youth.

• Foster youth are more than twice as likely to drop out of high school.

• Less then 3% of foster youth who age out of foster care, or are over the age of 25, earn their college degrees, compared to 28% of the general population.

The Cost of Lost Potential

Beyond Foster Care

Mile High United Way’s Bridging the Gap Program provides foster youth with:

Making A Difference

• Financial education classes that teach youth to balance a checkbook and manage their expenses

• Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), matched savings accounts available through Mile High United Way, that help foster youth build financial security

• Housing assistance that help foster youth find safe, affordable,stable housing

• Employment and career exploration assistance that includes job shadowing, work-study, volunteer work and career mentors

• Education scholarships that help foster youth take advantage of higher education opportunities



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Youth Success Case Study


will thrive or decline based on how well they cultivate and retain knowledgeable workers with an entrepreneurial approach to work and career management.

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ADULTSELF-SUFFICIENCY

INITIATIVE

Every day,


Adult Self-Sufficiency

Initiative is helping people

by providing job training

and workforce development,

financial education and

savings programs

and services.

Adult Self-Sufficiency Initiative at Work

SylviaSylvia says she can’t believe how her life has changed.

She once was a prisoner in her own home, the victim of an

abusive relationship with no hope of escape.

Now she is a confident, self-sufficient woman with a steady job

and a loving family.

She gives the credit to Mile High United Way’s support of

Work Options for Women for her success. The program

gives impoverished women the chance to gain the skills and

confidence they need to succeed through hands-on training in

the food service industry.

“I was once a victim and now I am the victor,” says Sylvia, ”and

for that, I am grateful.”

Adult Self-Sufficiency Goals:• Low-income individuals and families are afforded the

opportunity to move toward economic self-sufficiency

• People are employed in living-wage jobs and are at or

above the Colorado self-sufficiency standard, which defines

the amount of income necessary to meet basic needs

without public or private assistance

• Participants in adult self-sufficiency programs increase

savings and financial assets

• Participants in adult self-sufficiency programs have

increased access to services, such as food, shelter and

other community resources

• Participants in adult self-sufficiency programs have

increased access to educational opportunities that

will enable them to increase their earning potential

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is designed to assist low-income families to purchase a home, to attend post-secondary education or to start or expand a small business.

• More than 11% of Coloradoans live below the poverty level. Many struggle to provide essentials like food and shelter for themselves and their families. Mile High United Way offers a unique program, Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), that is working to change those statistics.

• IDAs are matched savings accounts designed to help people build assets as a step toward self-sufficiency.

• IDAs are available to income-qualifying participants.

• The program dates back to 1999 when, working with community partners, Mile High United Way began offering the program as an important building block for a good quality of life.

Creating Futures

Individual Development AccountsSimple and Effective

Neighborhood-BasedEconomic Building Blocks

Last year the IDA program fulfilled 121 withdrawal requests:

• 80 were put to use toward post-secondary educational expenses like tuition

• 23 were used for starting or expanding a small business

• 18 were used for a down payment on a first home

Making A Difference

How Savings Can Be Used• To purchase a home (first time home buyers only)

• To start or grow a small business

• To pay college tuition or for vocational education for yourself or a dependent

How It WorksMile High United Way leverages individual gifts and federal contributions to fund its IDA program.

• Participate in the program for a minimum of six months after opening an account

• Every $1 saved is matched by $4

• Maximum savings amount is $1,000

• Maximum match is $4,000

• Maximum savings period is 24 months

• Complete approved, basic financial education classes

• Finish classes related to savings goal

• Provide documentation for a qualified purchase to access matched funds

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The Matched Savings Program


Mile High United Way Led ProgramsAdult Self-Sufficiency


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Named in honor of former Colorado State Representative and Denver City Councilman King Trimble, the King Trimble Economic Prosperity Center opened for business in the spring of 2010 in Denver’s Curtis Park neighborhood.

This free, neighborhood-based, full-service resource for the community is dedicated to advancing the economic standing of residents throughout Denver, helping individuals advance their careers and grow their net worth.

Those who use the Center can take advantage of classroom instruction, financial education workshops, assessment tools, referrals and many other activities designed to help them find jobs, move up the career ladder and grow their savings.

The Center is supported by Mile High United Way, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Denver Office of Economic Development, the Denver Housing Authority, and the Denver Asset Building Coalition.

A partnership with Mile High United Way, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Denver Office of Economic Development, the Denver Housing Authority, and the Denver Asset Building Coalition.

King M. Trimble

ECONOMICPROSPERITYCENTER

INVEST IN YOURSELF

Economic Prosperity Center at King M. Trimble

King Trimble’s wife, Dixie, and son, Omari, attended the opening of

The King Trimble Economic Prosperity Center (Right) named in his honor.

Adult Self-Sufficiency Case Study


Mile High United Way successfully ramped up advocacy efforts on two major fronts, adding 2-1-1 to the nonprofit check-off section of the state income tax form and waiving the requirement that foster youth complete an affidavit of liability before taking drivers education. We also continue to champion the Colorado Child Care Contribution tax credit as a key strategy for improving early childhood programs.

2-1-1

Testifying before Colorado lawmakers to call for their support in adding Colorado 2-1-1 to the nonprofit check-off section of the Colorado State Income Tax form. Inclusion in the check-off program would potentially provide thousands of dollars in support of the statewide network of 2-1-1 call centers which provide hundreds of thousands of human services referrals each year to Coloradoans in need and at times of disaster.

The measure passed the Colorado legislature with unanimous support. On June 7, 2010, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed it into law.

Foster Youth

Previous to Mile High United Way’s advocacy efforts, Colorado youth in foster care were routinely denied the opportunity to receive the classroom portion of drivers education because many of them had no one willing to accept the responsibility and liability of signing the paperwork. Thus, they were denied the opportunity to obtain a valid drivers license.

Thanks to expert testimony and personal stories from foster youth, Colorado lawmakers voted to waive the requirement that foster youth complete an affidavit of liability before taking drivers education. Now, the barrier to driving and having a drivers license is gone. Colorado foster youth have one less challenge to overcome on their journey to becoming independent, self-sufficient members of the community.

Stephanie Sanchez testifying for the 2-1-1 check-off before

Colorado lawmakers.

Governor Ritter signing the foster youth bill into law.

the average caller to United Way’s 2-1-1 looked like this: Female, 25-39 years-of-age, mother of one or more children, with an income of less than $417 per month, looking for rental assistance. Help for them, and countless more people in need, was just a phone call away.

Mile High United Way officially launched 2-1-1 in October of 2003.

The idea was simple. Provide the people in our community with one place where they may go to find help or to give help.

2-1-1 brings together thousands of services in the community–from emergency shelters to quality childcare and after-school programs–all in one free and convenient service.

Trained referral specialists are bilingual and available 24-hours-a-day/7-days-a-week.

Last Year, Over the past year,

Mile High United Way’s 2-1-1 is the place to call to give help and to get help. Here are just some of the more than 6,000 community services referrals available through 2-1-1:

• Licensed Childcare Providers in the nine-county Denver Metropolitan Area

• Rental/Utility Bill Assistance

• Housing/Emergency Shelter

• Food and Clothing Banks

• Mental Health Assistance

• Dealing with and Preventing Abuse

• GED and ESL Classes

• Suicide Intervention and Prevention

• Medical Clinics

• Pharmacy Prescription Assistance

• Senior Services

• Youth Programs

• Support Groups

• Legal Assistance

• Subsidized Spay/Neuter Clinics

The Placeto Find Help

Mile High United Way Makes Getting and Giving HelpOne Phone Call Away

Mile High United Way Advocating for Coloradoans Most In Need

Making A Difference

Check the Box and Help Colorado 2-1-1

Mile High United Way’s 2-1-1 regularly follows up with callers to see if they received the help they needed and how they felt about their experience with 2-1-1.

While the satisfaction numbers are high, the number of callers who received the help they needed from the referrals provided is low and demonstrates how much the need in our community is outweighing the available resources.

Last year:

• 98% of 2-1-1 clients would recommend 2-1-1 to a family member or friend in need

• 97% of 2-1-1 clients were satisfied with the 2-1-1 service they received

• 41% of 2-1-1 clients who followed up on referrals received the help they needed

Mile High United Way’s 2-1-1 is one of a network of seven 2-1-1 call centers in Colorado. You can help support Colorado 2-1-1 by making a contribution when you complete your 2010 Colorado State income tax filing. Just check the box marked “Colorado 2-1-1 First Call For Help Fund.”

United Way’s

Get Connected. Get Answers.

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Innovative ProgramsInnovative Programs


Turkey TrotMore than three decades old and still

going strong! Mile High United Way’s Annual Turkey Trot is a 4-mile run/walk and family fun run through Denver’s

picturesque Washington Park. In 2009, Mile High United Way set a record when more than 10,000 participated in the

Turkey Trot.

Project Homeless Connect

This one-day event, held twice a year, connects homeless individuals and families with services like housing, healthcare, job placement, education, training and much more – all under one roof. Volunteers work one-on-one with homeless clients to guide them through the process and assist them in finding the help they need. A total of 2,000 homeless individuals and families were helped at the two Project Homeless Connect events in October 2009 and May 2010.

Tocqueville Society

Women’sLeadership Council

EmergingLeaders Council

An active volunteer and social networking group for up and coming community leaders. Special benefits apply for those giving over $500.

A group led by women giving over $1,000 annually to educate and inspire philanthropy among women across the Denver metropolitan area with a special focus on Adult Self-Sufficiency.

A prestigious group of over 400 business and community leaders giving over $10,000 annually to ensure the success of Mile High United Way community initiatives.

GET INVOLVED

BEENGAGED

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Gobbles starts the race.

Brad Busse, Scott Binder andTodd Munson at the

2010 Celebration Event.

Pam Jeffords, Co-Chair, Women’s Leadership Council at the annual

Women’s Leadership Council Luncheon.

Mile High United Way Board and Staff members help out at the

Emerging Leaders Wine Tasting Event, ELC Uncorked.

Having fun at the family-focused2009 Project Homeless Connect.


A Champion of Philanthropy

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Jim and Pat Bye were Colorado philanthropists for 50 years. They were instrumental in establishing Mile High United Way’s Tocqueville Society. While you won’t see their legacy inscribed on the sides of buildings – it is written on the faces of people of all ages from around the Denver metro area who have benefited directly from their generosity and the programs supported by Mile High United Way’s Tocqueville Society.

To honor Jim and Pat’s commitment to philanthropy and civic involvement, Mile High United Way created the Jim and Pat Bye Giving Circle for gifts of $25,000+.

Membres de la SociétéNationally recognized gifts of $10,000-$24,999 annually

Nationally recognized gifts given between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010

Wesley and Linda BrownCarson Family FoundationKen and Mary DenmanRandy Pharo and Joey Porcelli

Kim and Rob RobertsHannah Sperber Hugh and Nan Williamson(One Anonymous Donor)

Rick and Kathy AmbroseErna D. ButlerJack and Candy ClevengerDon and Patty CookBrian and Caryn Deevy Todd and Lindsay Filsinger Michael J. and Yun Hui KehoeJohn and Chris KelleyLeo and Susan KielySteve and Karen Leaffer Bob and Kalleen Malone

Bruce, Debbie and Chris Payne in memory of Jack Payne

Rich Rainaldi and Martha RecordsJim and Kathy ReeseDavid ScanavinoVass and Lynne Sirpolaidis Greg and Jeannie SymonsColin and Vicki TerrasBrian and Mary Beth VaughtShaun and Debbie Yancey

Peter and JoAnn Beaupré Brad and Lisa BusseTom and Cydney Marsico Caz Matthews

Doug Morton and Marilyn BrownSteve and Neyeska MutAl and Frances Troppman

National Million Dollar RoundtableNationally recognized gift of $1,000,000 or more

John and Carrie Morgridge

Ordre d’IndépendanceNationally recognized gift of $250,000 to $499,999

Mark (d) and Suzy Kennedy

One Anonymous Donor

La Société NationaleNationally recognized gift of $100,000 to $249,999

Jim and Pat Bye Giving CircleNationally recognized gift of $50,000 to $99,999

Nationally recognized gift of $25,000 to $49,999

Joe and Margie Adams

Bud and Nona Ahearn

Bill and Kim Albert

Barry and Trisha Amman

Adam L. Anderson

Phil and Nancy Anschutz

Sue Anschutz-Rodgers

Ed and Bette Arnold

Rich and Annie Audsley

Richard and Anne Baer

Joseph and Jennifer Bagan

David and Laura Baker

David and Cathy Baker

Ellen Balaguer and Mark Chase

Tonya and Russell Ball

Dutch and Pam Bansbach

Fred and Barbara Baumann

Mike and Julie Bearup

Marc and Brooke Beasley

Christine Benero

David and Kathy Berezin

Steve Berman and Elaine Gantz Berman

Joseph and Kelly Bertsch

Gainey and Lynn Best

Tony and Gloria Best

Jim and Valerie Bickell

Scott and Teresa Binder

Hal Blacker and Luz Marina Garcia

Alan Blank

Stewart and Shirley Bliss

Vicki and Paul Bogenberger

Harry and Peggy Bogus

Robert S. Boswell

Mike and Ann Braun

Larry and Peggy Bridge

Linda and Pat Brisnehan

Chris and Jessica Brown

Jimmy Brown and Roberta Robinson

Mark R. Brown

Melissa and Todd Brownstein

Wayne and Mollie Brunetti

Mark and Jan Bundy

Tom and Barbara Burke

Mike and Martha Burns

James and Alice Burton

Jay and Bunnie Busch

Jim and Sharon Butler

Jim and Pat Bye (d)

Michael Byrne

Derek L. Cady

Ron and Gail Cambre

Jeff and Kristie Chamberlain

Nathan E. Christian

Ralph and Susan Christie

Jason J. and Sarah Clarke

Jay and Gayle Cleary

Murray Cohen and Sharon Faison Cohen

Robert and Molly Cohen

Dan and Debbie Collins

Stephanie G. and Chris Comfort

Kelly Condon and Jim Hoy

Rick Connor

Ron and Beth Cooper

Peter and Marilyn Coors

Cindy Corrigan

James H. and Barbara Crocker

George and Marion Curtis

Tom and Cyndy Cycyota

Denny and LuAnn Dahl

Sean and Christie Daly

Carolyn Daniels

Michael and Teri Davis

Steve and Kim Davis

Peter and Cathy Dea

Dick and Ze Deane

Ingrid and Leo DeGreef

Bill and Donna Dehn

Bob and Lindsay Deibel

Joseph and Anna DeSplinter

Robert and Mary Dickinson

Doug and Linda Diederich

Joe and Stacey DiMercurio

Gene and Peggy Dionne

Phil and Corry Doty

Monique and Jim Drake

Jana Edwards and Rick Poppe

Ed Ellis and Barbara Neal

Randy Engel

Robert and Lynda Engel

Tom and Ora Enos

David and Jodi Faley

Richard and Jill Farquhar

Tom and Barbara Feige

Todd and Nancy Fenimore

Suzanne Ferguson

Manny and Debbie Fernandez

Lorel and Cyndi Ferrin

Cathey and Richard Finlon

John and Priscilla Flanders

Richard and Joan Foster

Paul and Cynthia Franke

Mike and Amber Fries

Sandra and John Gaffin

Charlie and Diane Gallagher

Mike and Connie Gallagher

Tom Gamel

Benaiah B. Gant

Mike and Shelly Gantenbein

Jamie and Cathy Gard

Sam and Nancy Gary

Mike and Jill Gass

Carl and Barbara Geppert

Douglas C. Gilbert

Noel and Leslie Ginsburg

Barry and Polly Gleichenhaus

Gerry Gluscic

Bill and Ronabel Goedken

Bill and Bei-Lee Gold

David Goldberg

Michael and Muffie Goman

Timothy Jefferson Goodwin

Peter and Linda Greene

Chuck and Barbara Griffith

Dave and Trish Gutierrez

Nick and Anne Hackstock

Grover Hall and Dr. Patricia Covalt

Laurel Hammer and Christopher Bissener

David Hammond and Mary Mead Hammond

Randall C. and Mary Ann Hampton

Cynthia Hanson

Jim and Sharman Hardin

Karen I. and Sheldon Hardy

Ted and Jan Harms

Cathy and Mark Hart

Cy and Lyndia Harvey

Scott and Cheryl Hefner

Darice Henritze

Kyle and Laura Herren

John Hickenlooper and Helen Thorpe

Ann Hinkins

Del and Millie Hock

Dave and Kerrin Holsteen

Tensie W. Homan

Walter and Michelle Honeycutt

David and Susan Honeyfield

Bob and Sharla Hottman

Robert and Barbara Houdeshell

Bob and Mary Howey

Dave and Margie Hunter

Mike and Kaye Hurtt

Wayne and Sharon Hykan

John and Karen Ikard

Glenn and Susie Jacks

Brian and Nancy Jackson

Justin Jaschke and Ann Gail

Pamela S. and Steve Jeffords

Michael Jensen

Terry and Kay Johnson

Bill and Patty Johnston

Dale R. and Natalie Kain

Robert Kaufmann and Jen Gilbert-Kaufmann

Paul and Pat Kearns

Michael and Stephanie Kelley

Dick and Robin Kelly

Denise Kennedy-Muger

Greg and Donna Kerwin

Mike and Susan Keys

Jim and Kareen Kimsey

Bob and Kelly Kinder

Buz and Sherri Koelbel

Phil and Anne Koentges

Donna Kornfeld

Michael J. and Beth Kramer

Bob and Marcia Krane

Tom and Ravelle Kundinger

Jerry and Margot Ladd

Guy and Nicola Lansdown

Dave and Pat Laube

Bill and Nola Lazzeri

Ed and Margaret Leede

Snowden and Susan Leftwich

Polly and Mark Lestikow

Donald C. Lewis

Jerry and Martha Dell Lewis

William and Lonna Lindsay

Paul and Carol Lingenfelter

Rob and Sharon Link

Dennis and Dian Little

Steve and Nikki Lockton

2009 – 2010 Annual Giving

The Tocqueville Society was created to deepen the understanding, commitment and support of individuals to United Ways and to recognize their commitment to community service. Our Tocqueville Society of 421 members continues to grow. Last year, members collectively contributed $8,541,511.

Jim Bye


Bob and Andrea London

Bruce and Carol Lowell

Mike and Kathy Lutito

Kevin and Debbie MacCary

Ritch and Janet MacPherson

John and Marjorie Madden

Teresa and David Madden

Shannon Maginn

Melodie and John Mallory

Jason and Jodi Maples

Timothy and Bernadette Marquez

Tom Marsh

Don and Katherine Marshall

Robert and Kularb Marshall

Christopher Marsico

James P. and Debbie Matheny

Tom and Ashley May

Bud and Cathy McAnally

Mary E. McBride and Jerome J. Kashinski

Dave and Bonnie McCay

Andrew McCord

Richard and Mary Pat McCormick

Tate and Eileen McCoy

Chuck and Kendi McDaniel

Marvin and Cheryl McDaniel

Chad and Jennifer McDonnell

Lee and Susan McIntire

Donald J. McLane

Kent and Debbie McSparran

Barbara Mellman Davis and Lee Davis

Leslie Melzer

Rodney L. Miller

Cam and Katie Mochan

Mark Mollander

Gary Moore and Jane Costain

Scott and Chris Morrison

John and Betty Ann Moyski

Ed and Susan Mueller

Dennis Mullen

Todd and Sue Munson

Dr. Robert and Carol Murphy

Austin and Joanne Murr

Dave and Mona Murray

Trygve and Vicki Myhren

Bob and Jane Nagel

Mark and Carolyn Neely

Jay and Debra Neese

John and Kay Nelson

Dan and Jane Nemmers

Morgan and Belinda Nields

Roger and Dotty Nittler

Gary and Jo Ann Oakley

Richard O’Brien

Nan Odell and Vic Lazzaro

Felicity O’Herron

Ken and Jane O’Neal

Tim O’Neill

Cheryl Page

Kate Paul

Gregory Peay

Bill and Glenna Peek

John and Rama Pfannenstein

Sam Pluss and James Pluss

Robert and Kim Polk

Gary and Chris Pon

Joel Porter and Susan Dozier

Rahn and Kay Porter

Doug Price and Hazel Stevens Price

Jim and Stephanie Price

Bob and Maggie Puls

Renee and Andy Raabe

Todd and Diane Raba

Tony Rainold

Jeff and Kelly Reeser

Mary Reisher and Barry Berlin

Roger and Margaret Reisher

Troy and Sondra Reisner

Mary Rhinehart

Dave and Marcie Rhodes

Hugh Rice and Mary Schaefer

Christopher L. Richardson

Kirk and Kathy Riedinger

Daniel L. Ritchie

Thomas J. Roach

Janet Robbie

Bob and Lorna Roberts

Stuart Roberts

Eddie Robinson and Dick Robinson

Denise Rodgers

Todd and Annie Roebken

Lisa and David Rogge

Ralph Rolen

Mike Rosenbach

Sandy and Leslie Rothe

Todd and Gina Rubright

Marty and Phyllis Ruffalo

Kristen and David Russell

Tim and Kathryn Ryan

Hassan and Sheila Salem

Dean and Carol Salter

Barbara and Steven Sande

Dick and Jeanne Saunders

Tom and Sharon Scanlan

Charles and Chelley Schaper

Steven and Kristen Schenbeck

Ronnie Schneider

Kimberly Schockley-Babb and Michael Babb

Suzanne Schoettger

Dr. M.W. and Karen Scoggins

Don and Ellen Scott

Rod and Page Sgrignoli

Terry and Kelly Shadwick

Christine and Peter Shlagor

Eric and Susan Sipf

Daniel S. M. Smith

Deb and Steve Smith

Steve Smith and Anne Carpenter-Smith

Jud and Cara Snyder

George and Linda Southwell

Rhonda Sparlin

Mark and Janice Spears

Aly Spiess Rowe

Jim and Deb Sponnick

Colleen and Jim Stanley

Dave Steiner

Neil and Janice Stenbuck

Carla Stewart and Mike Froelich

Bill and Tricia Sullivan

Robert and Stephanie Swanson

Peter and Janet Swinburn

Steve Talley and Stephanie Walsh

Phil and Shelley Tamminga

Jack Tankersley

Dan and Betty Taylor

Rod and Barb Thacker

Roland and Linda Thornton

Austin and Paula Tilghman

Robert Tregemba

Trinna Tressler and Ted Eckles

Robert and Joan Troccoli

Jason and Leslie Trow

Roy and Laura Turner III

Mark and Jan Ugale

Mark and Kate Urich

Robert and Lori Vacek

Teresa Van De Bogart

Paul and Shelly VanDenBosch

Meredith Vaughan

Vencl Family

Luis S. Ventoza

Bruce and Bev Wagner

Joe and Judi Wagner

Jim and Lucy Wallace

Lyle and Ashley Wallace

Chuck and Chris Ward

C. Travis Webb

Mark and Diane Wehrle

David and Ann Westerlund

Mark and Diane Wehrle

Dave Whitcomb

Scott and Donna Whitley

Mark and Pati Wilkins

Jim and Kelly Williams

Ron and Cille Williams

Dale and Beverly Willman

Brad Wilson

Paul and Amy Wissmann

Julie Wolf and Wesley Williams

Les and Marianne Woodward

Charlie and Karin Woolley

Earl and Nancy Wright

Dave and Debra Younggren

Jon and Kathy Zeschin

Mary Zinn

(19 Anonymous Donors)

(d) Deceased

Mark and Suzy Kennedy began as Mile High United Way leadership donors in 1994, starting at the Bronze level of $1,000. Over the next three years, they stepped up their giving to Silver, Gold and in 2007 joined the Tocqueville Society. In Mark’s lifetime the Kennedy’s donated more than $250,000.

In January 2009, Mark’s life was cut short by a tragic skiing accident. As part of his estate plan, Mark made a commitment to leave a legacy gift to Mile High United Way. His giving and his bequest to our community are being honored by The Kennedy Challenge to all of us to step up our giving and join the Tocqueville Society.

Founders’ Circles of Giving

Rev. Myron Reed Giving CircleCumulative giving of $1,000,000 or more

Brad and Lisa BusseCharles C. Gates (d) Tom and Cydney Marsico

John and Carrie MorgridgeRichard Schaden (One Anonymous Donor)

Monsignor William O’Ryan Giving CircleCumulative Giving of $500,000 - $999,999

Phil and Nancy AnschutzPeter and JoAnn BeaupréWesley and Linda Brown Erna D. ButlerCharles and Diane GallagherDon and Cheri Gallegos

Mark (d) and Suzy KennedyCaz MatthewsSteve and Neyeska MutJoe and Judi Wagner (One Anonymous Donor)

Dean H. Martyn Hart Giving CircleCumulative Giving of $250,000 - $499,999

Wayne and Mollie BrunettiJim and Pat Bye (d)Carson Family FoundationDon and Patty CookKen and Mary Denman Tom GamelRichard and Nancy GoodingLloyd Joshel (d) Leo and Susan KielyJerry and Martha Dell Lewis

Bob and Kalleen MaloneBob and Jane NagelGary and Jo Ann OakleyKate PaulRich Rainaldi and

Martha RecordsAl and Frances TroppmannVass and Lynne SirpolaidisHugh and Nan Williamson (One Anonymous Donor)

Frances Wiesbart Jacobs AwardEach year in honor of founder Frances Wisebart Jacobs, Mile High United Way recognizes a woman who has the greatest impact on the community and women’s philanthropy through Mile High United Way. In September 2009, Barbara Grogan was recognized with the Frances Weisbart Jacobs Award, at Mile High United Way’s annual Women’s Leadership Council Luncheon.

List as of June 30, 2010


Challenge to Leadership

Membres de la SociétéNationally recognized gifts of $10,000-$24,999

In recognition of the pioneering spirit that established the United Way movement in Denver in 1887, Mile High United Way honors its founders with the Frances Wiesbart Jacobs Award and the Founder’s Circles of Giving.

Mark and Suzy Kennedy


2009 – 2010 Annual Giving 2009 – 2010 Annual Giving

Rick and Kathy Ambrose

Todger and Mary Ellen Anderson

Sue Anschutz-Rodgers

Matt and Lori Autterson

Ellen Balaguer and Mark Chase

Dutch and Pam Bansbach

Ed and Marlin Barad

Bruce Benson

Gainey and Lynn Best

Scott and Teresa Binder

Jim and Sharon Butler

Ron and Gail Cambre

Merle Chambers

Murray Cohen and Sharon Faison Cohen

Rick Connor

Ron and Beth Cooper

Peter and Marilyn Coors

George and Marion Curtis

Sean and Christie Daly

Barbara Mellman Davis and Lee Davis

Michael and Teri Davis

Dick and Ze Deane

Brian and Caryn Deevy

Bill and Donna Dehn

Doug and Linda Diederich

William Donahue

Phil and Corry Doty

Michael and Ann Durkin

Todd and Lindsay Filsinger

Cathey and Richard Finlon

Richard and Joan Foster

Mike and Amber Fries

Diane Garcia

Francisco Garcia

Karen Gargan

Sam and Nancy Gary

Mike and Jill Gass

Noel and Leslie Ginsburg

Chuck and Barbara Griffith

Ted and Jan Harms

Dale and Toni Harris

Cy and Lyndia Harvey

Ed and Jenni Haselden

Charles and Kay Henry

Ann Hinkins

Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld

Del and Millie Hock

Don Hoffman

Bob and Mary Howey

Swanee Hunt

Dave and Margie Hunter

Mike and Kaye Hurtt

John and Karen Ikard

Dan and Angela Japha

Justin Jaschke and Ann Gail

Ken and Judy Jensen

Howard Johnson

Paul and Pat Kearns

Jim and Kareen Kimsey

Betty Kissinger (d)

Buz and Sherri Koelbel

Walt and Gene Koelbel

Bob and Marcia Krane

Tom and Ravelle Kundinger

Jerry and Margot Ladd

Dave and Pat Laube

Bill and Nola Lazzeri

Steve and Karen Leaffer

Ed and Margaret Leede

Jack and Marilyn MacAllister

Tom and Diane(d) Marsh

Dave and Bonnie McCay

Richard and Mary Pat McCormick

Helen McLoraine (d)

Leslie Melzer

A.J. and Lolly Miller

Doug Morton and Marilyn Brown

Dave and Mona Murray

William and Rita Neff

John and Kay Nelson

Morgan and Belinda Nields

Bill and Cindy O’Connell

Steve and Maggie Parker

Bruce, Debbie and Chris Payne in memory of Jack Payne

Bill and Glenna Peek

Randy Pharo and Joey Porcelli

Sam Pluss and James Pluss

Doug Price and Hazel Stevens Price

Renee and Andy Raabe

Tony Rainold

Jim and Kathy Reese

Scott and Virginia Reiman

Mary Reisher and Barry Berlin

Roger and Margaret Reisher

Dave and Marcie Rhodes

Kim and Rob Roberts

Stuart Roberts

Eddie and Dick Robinson

Kathryn and Tim Ryan

Dick and Jenny Saunders

David Scanavino

Tom and Sharon Scanlan

Steve and Allison Schovee

Lon Schreur (d)

Betsy Searle

Eric and Susan Sipf

Hannah Sperber

Dave Steiner

Don and Sue Sturm

Greg and Jeannie Symons

Robert and Joan Troccoli

Richard Tucker (d)

Jim and Judy Vaughn

Bruce and Bev Wagner

Jim and Lucy Wallace

Donald White

Ron and Cille Williams

Robert Woodruff

Les and Marianne Woodward

Charlie and Karin Woolley

Earl and Nancy Wright

Shaun and Debbie Yancey

(Six Anonymous Donors)

(d) Deceased

Robert S. Adell

Orah Ahlborg

William Auckland

Fred Bailey

James H. Blinn

Charles A. Bonfils

Patricia Booth

Roy L. Brown

Lloyd W. Bryan

Kelley Cahill

Danielle Corriveau

Nathan H. Creamer

Lewis Culver

Jo Marie and George Dancik

Ella Goldean Dedrick

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dodds

Howard and Arvella Doerr

Janet Doolin

Phil and Corry Doty

James W. Douglas

Mary W. Dreyer

Elizabeth Dunn

Michael and Ann Durkin

Eric F. Dysband

Irene P Ehrlich

Lloyd W. Engel

Minnie Flaks

Frieda Freed

Michael Fuks

Irene K. Fulton

Thomas J. Gibb

Noel Ginsburg

J.M. Godstein

Jenette Goldblatt

Jacqueline Hall

Christine Hart

Arthur Hayutin

Mary P. Heatwole

Claude Hendricks

Frances F. Hepp

Blanche Bass Hilf

M. B. Holland

Peter A. Homburger

Mabel Hughes

Charles Jansch

Herzon Johnson

Mr. W. A. Johnson, Jr.

William E. Jones

Mildred A. Jones

Lloyd M. Joshel

Suzanne Joshel

Robert L. Jund

Ann Reinstein

Mark Kennedy

Margaret Klempera

Roy and Janet Kline

Claudia A. Knoll

Robert A. Krane

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krech

Morris Krohn

Walter G. Lange

Arthur Levine

Rona Levin

Leonard S. Lewin

Joan Lewis

A.J. Markley

Ralph Matthews

Caz Matthews

Arthur Meyer

Lucille A. Monneuse

Victor Neas

John and Kay Nelson

Catherine Noonan

Phyllis Norsworthy

Nan Odell

Gordon H. Olmstead

Kate Paul

Reed Pennington

Eve and Ed Powell

Doug and Hazel Stevens Price

Leon Ramo

Robert J. Ritter

Ralph Rivera

Thomas Rockwell

Edwin H. Roman

Mr. and Mrs. Leva Romo

The Sayler Family

Edith Schwartz Meyer

Charles Shannon

Jo Shannon

Richard and Jennifer Shay

Naomi Sheftel

Clara B. Siefker

Mary Kathryn Simmons

Walter B. Simon

Elsie Smith

Stern-Elder Memorial Trust

Beverly and George Sweeney

Rod and Barb Thacker

Charlotte Tucker

James and Judy Vaughn

Dorothy Wait

Edward W. Waldorf

Seymour Watkins

Natalie West

Doris W. Wilson

Zambakian Trust

(Six Anonymous Donors)

Rabbi William Friedman Giving Circle Cumulative Giving of $100,000 - $249,999

Founders Legacy Society The Legacy Society recognizes the generosity of those who have chosen to leave a legacy to our community through estate or deferred gifts to Mile High United Way.

Founder’s Circle of Giving Continued


2009 – 2010 Annual Giving 2009 – 2010 Annual Giving

Gold Level Leadership Giving Giving of $5,000 - $9,999 annually

Foundation and Government Support

Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Anschutz Family Foundation

Anschutz Foundation

Caring for Colorado Foundation

Colorado Health Foundation

Community College of Aurora Foundation

Community First Foundation

Cydney and Tom Marsico Family Foundation

Daniels Fund

David and Laura Merage Foundation

Denver Foundation

El Pomar Foundation

Falkenberg Foundation

Gates Family Foundation

Gavlin Family Foundation

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation

JC Penney After School Fund

Jim Casey Foundation

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Piton Foundation

R.L.C. Foundation (Donor Advised Fund of Rose Community Foundation)

Rose Community Foundation

Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation

The Colorado Trust

The Kappler Marrack Foundation

Thomas and Beatris Taplin Foundation

Tim and Libby Brown Foundation

Trinity House, Inc.

WJD Foundation

Women’s Foundation of Colorado

Arapahoe County

City and County of Denver, Department of Human Services

City and County of Denver, Office of Economic Development—Division of Workforce Development

City of Denver Housing and Neighborhood Development Service

City of Lakewood Administration

Colorado Department of Human Services

Colorado Department of Education

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

State of Colorado

Corporation for Enterprise Development

State of Colorado, Supportive Housing and Homeless Programs

United States Department of Health and Human Services

Foundations

Government

Denise Arnold

John Arp

Paul E. Atzmiller

Stephen A. Barlow

Mark O. Belfance

Randy A. Bennett

Sally and Jim Bernsten

Gino J. Bianchini

Barry L. Brown

Larry L. Burleson

John K. Bywaters

Craig Clark

John J. Connor II, P.E. and Kelli Ann Connor

Ross L. Corradino

Ian M. Currigan

Suzy Danner

Gerald J. DeMott

Josiah and Vivian Dodds

Michael B. Dolan

Lisa Fabi

Mark and Darnell Fine

John Gallagher

Steve Galpern and Caroline Portis

Travis Gasper

Kathy Geiger-Schwab

Brad and Marybeth Gibson

M. B. and Shana Glassman

Katherine Gold

Michael D. Griechen

Gary Haith

David and Carole Hawkes

Terry and Lisa Heimes

Eric Hirschberg

Richard Jansing

Gary A. Johnsen

Pamela Johnson

John C. Karas

Warren and Denise Klein

Thomas A. Klingler

Dianna L. Kunz

Pollie S. Landry

Lisa M. Latts

Bill and Denise Lytle

Michael C. Malloy

Mr and Mrs T.J. Mangold

Stephen A. Marxer

James McKinnis

Randy and Mary Miller

Franklyn L. Muscara

Tom and Diane OConnor

Timothy R. Osburn

Roger Page

Lisa A. Pauley

Sheri Pearce

Joe Potter and Family

Ronald W. Pritchett

James N. Record

Colleen A. Reiter

David W. Remke

David T. and Krista H. Roberts

David Rosenblum

Chris and Ted Schaefer

Laura L. Schupbach

Mary L. Sheldon

Dr. Stanley F. Siefer

Peter and Ro Sloane

Jerry and Joan Starika

Louis Stephan

Robert and Elizabeth Swift

Timothy Tewes

Bruce R. Thompson

Michael John Tyler

Greg Wade

Steve and Pam Williams

Joseph and Veronica Winkler


Community Awards

The end of Mile High United Way’s fiscal and fundraising year always calls for a celebration. That’s exactly what happened when hundreds gathered at Denver’s Museum of Nature and Science to join Mile High United Way in celebrating a successful year of improving lives in our community.

The annual Celebration event is the stage from which Mile High United Way honors outstanding community partners. Each year awards go to amazing individuals, companies and corporations in honor of their compassionate, generous support of our community and of Mile High United Way.

The Cornerstone Society is comprised of organizations whose total corporate and employee giving to Mile High United Way exceeds $1,000,000.

The Keystone Society is comprised of organizations whose total corporate and employee giving to Mile High United Way exceeds $500,000.

The Capstone Society is comprised of organizations whose total corporate and employee giving to Mile High United Way exceeds $250,000.

CH2M Hill, Inc.

Comcast

Deloitte

Enterprise Holdings

FirstBank Holding Company

Johns Manville

Kaiser Permanente

King Soopers

KPMG LLP

Lockton Companies

Newmont Mining Corporation

St. Mary Land & Exploration Co.

Suncor Energy

United Launch Alliance

The Champion of Hope Award is the highest tribute for corporate community involvement for established workplace campaigns. The award honors companies that not only have run an outstanding workplace campaign, but also have demonstrated their commitment to the community in a comprehensive and tangible way through Mile High United Way.

The Champion of Hope Emertius award was created in 2001. The award honors companies that win the Champion of Hope award three times in a row. These companies are among our communities’ strongest corporate leaders in philanthropy and social responsibility. They continue to raise and leverage significant funding for Mile High United Way’s Community Impact Plan. They are recognized each year for their accomplishments.

The Spirit of Hope Award is the highest tribute for corporate community involvement for newly launched workplace campaigns. The award honors companies that not only have run an outstanding workplace campaign, but also have demonstrated their commitment to the community in a comprehensive and tangible way through Mile High United Way.

Scott Binder awarding Councilwoman Paula Sandoval

the Legislator of the year award at our annual Celebration event.


Brad Busse, ChairmanRBC Daniels

Scott Binder, Chair-ElectComcast

David Licko,Secretary/Treasurer

Denver Newspaper Agency

David BakerFirstBank Holding Company

Peter BeaupréPCL Construction Enterprises, Inc.

David BerezinGrant Thornton, LLP

Linda BrisnehanLockheed Martin Space Systems Company

Christine CalvertWells Fargo

Sean DalyErnst & Young LLP

Steve DavisQwest Communications

Walt DeHavenCBS4

Robert EngelCoBank

Paul FrankeFranke Greenhouse List and Lippitt, LLP

Noel GinsburgINTERTECH Plastics, Inc.

David GoldbergGreenberg Traurig, LLP

Neal HallColorado Building and Construction Trades

David HammondDavis, Graham and Stubbs

Tensie HomanCommunity Bank Partners, Inc.

Kevin HougenAurora Chamber of Commerce

Bryan HutchinsonInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

Irene IbarraThe Colorado Trust

Glenn JacksRavenna

Brian JacksonLinden Lane Partners

Dianna KunzVolunteers of America

Dale MingiltonDenver/Boulder Better Business Bureau

Todd MunsonJPMorgan Chase and Co.

Roy PalmerXcel Energy

Kate PaulDelta Dental Plan of Colorado

Renee RaabePrime Source Staffing

Todd RoebkenJones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

David RooneyDeloitte

Hassan SalemU.S. Bank - Colorado

Lawrence SciclunaBall Corporation

Henry SolanoDewey and LeBoeuf, LLP

Greg SymonsColorado State Bank and Trust

Debbie Welle-PowellExempla Healthcare

Julie WolfRHR International Company

Charlie WrightKroenke Sports Enterprises

Mile HighUnited Way’s

2009-2010Leadership

Mile HighUnited Way’s

2009-2010

FINANCIALS

Christine Benero President and Chief Executive Officer

Paul Lhevine Chief Operating Officer

Leslie Hannon Chief Financial Officer

Cecilia Broder Chief Strategy Officer

Michael Niyompong Vice PresidentTechnology and Facilities

Jerene Petersen Vice PresidentInvestment Division

Jennifer StokesVice President Donor Relations

D. Nikki WheelerSenior DirectorMarketing and Communications

Senior Staff

For audit report and IRS Form 990, visit www.UnitedWayDenver.org.

Mile High United Way raised $38 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. Funds are often invested in the community the year following the one in which they were raised.

Mile High United Way invested in a network of nonprofits throughout the metropolitan area. These organizations make up a Safety Net of Services that help people of all ages and every stage of their lives through the interconnected initiatives of school readiness, youth success and adult self-sufficiency.

Community Collaborations with nonprofit, government, corporate and other community partners broaden Mile High United Way’s reach and ability to affect even more lives. Collaborations align within the initiatives and include Denver’s Road Home, Lights On After School and fiscal sponsor relationships such as Denver Early Childhood Council.

Mile High United Way leads unique efforts to meet our community’s most pressing needs around the clock. These Mile High United Way-Led Programs include 2-1-1 Information and Referral service, Bridging the Gap, Assets for Family Success and Making Connections programs.

Mile High United Way proudly and responsibly fulfills donor intent, including Designated Gifts where funds are distributed to a nonprofit agency specified by the donor, whether or not the agency is otherwise affiliated with Mile High United Way.

Mile High United Way earns the highest rating from Charity Navigator, 4-stars, as a result of strong financial stewardship. Almost $9 is raised from every $1 spent on fund development. Administrative costs are 3% of total expenses, well below the average reported for most nonprofit agencies.

Assets

Cash and Investments $18,610,774

Receivables and Other Assets 10,778,301

Land, Building and Equipment 1,249,941

$30,639,016

Liabilities & Net Assets

Total Liabilities $5,721,558

Net Assets

Unrestricted $9,927,447

Temporarily Restricted 14,990,011

Total Net Assets 24,917,458

$30,639,016

Individuals56%

Corporations20%

Foundations14%

Government6%

Special Events & Other4%

Safety Net ofServices

18%

CommunityCollaborations

22%

Mile HighUnited Way-Led

Programs18%

DesignatedGifts27%

FundDevelopment

12%

Management &General

3%

Board of Trustees



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Mile High United Way 2009 - 2010 Annual Report

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