Delta Dental of Colorado
Delta Dental of Colorado is a public charity based in Centennial, Colorado. It provides dental benefits and says it works to make dental insurance affordable and accessible; its 2024 filing reports insuring more than 1.15 million people in Colorado and 600,000 in other states. The organization also supports community-benefit activities, including donations, oral-health supply programs, and corporate sponsorships.
Delta Dental of Colorado at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Colorado gave $2.8M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Colorado. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,769,499
- +217.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,940
- +164.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $106,632,580
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (17 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental of Colorado
- Contact
Mailing address: 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd 900, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (800) 233-0860
Website: https://deltadentalco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delta Dental of Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 138 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Colorado: 98% went to recipients in Colorado, while 1% each went to Illinois and Delaware; the share for Texas was reported as 0%. The Foundation describes its 2026 opportunity as supporting oral-health work across Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Colorado open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 42 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $132K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $524K (2022) to $6.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Centennial, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $2,000,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $80,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens Inc Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $40,000 |
| Focus Points Family Resource Center Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $30,090 |
| Childrens Museum of Denver Inc Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| Civic Center Conservancy Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Denver, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $21,250 |
| Delta Dental Plans Association Chicago, IL | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $20,496 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,632,580 | $680,898,590 | $678,494,572 | $2,769,499 | 42 | $2,357,207 |
| 2023 | $100,016,619 | $551,172,200 | $554,915,409 | $872,518 | 35 | $-626,054 |
| 2022 | $109,743,580 | $519,246,527 | $514,792,740 | $524,212 | 21 | $3,876,245 |
| 2021 | $119,552,355 | $482,133,073 | $479,981,528 | $6,698,600 | 29 | $2,308,098 |
| 2020 | $109,235,627 | $191,107,819 | $198,151,340 | $5,666,479 | 11 | $6,073,654 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Delta Dental of Colorado states that its mission is to improve the oral health of the communities it serves by providing high-quality, affordable dental insurance to as many Coloradans as possible.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes community-benefit support through donations, in-kind oral-health supplies, and sponsorships. Its grants included organizations with varied missions: Denver Zoological Foundation says it works to inspire communities to save wildlife; Colorado Gives Foundation describes itself as a community foundation and nonprofit capacity builder; and Denver Botanic Gardens says it connects people with plants. These examples show that the organization’s reported grants are not limited to oral-health organizations.
Separately, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation’s 2026 funding opportunity identifies two priorities: preventing tooth decay for children ages 0–10, and access to oral-health career pathways. It lists 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, schools, government entities, and organizations applying through a fiscal sponsor as eligible applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Delta Dental of Colorado reported 42 grants totaling $2,769,499. Grants ranged from $5,200 to $2,000,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grant was $2,000,000 to Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation in Centennial, Colorado. Other notable grants included $80,000 to Denver Zoological Foundation, $50,000 to Colorado Gives Foundation, $40,000 to Denver Botanic Gardens, and $30,090 to Focus Points Family Resource Center.
The Foundation’s separate 2026 opportunity offers requests of up to $75,000 per year for one-year or multiyear grants. Its announcement says applications are being accepted; it does not specify a deadline or application materials in the available description.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen W. Drexler as President and Chief Executive Officer; James L. Cousin II as Chair; Leo Tokar as Vice-Chair; and Ned Calonge, MD, MPH, as Secretary. Listed trustees are Andrea Young, Ann Block, Ann Somers, DDS, Don Ortega, Joseph Garcia, and Kim Kretsch, DDS, MBA.
Delta Dental of Colorado is led by Helen W Drexler, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen W Drexler
President & Chief Executive Officer
President & Chief Executive → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
28 hrs/week
$751K (2020) → $733K (2024)
James L Cousin II
Chair
Director → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Andrea Jean Young
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Ann Block
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $52K (2024)
Ann Somers DDS
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Devin W Farrell
Senior Director - Growth Strategy
Director, Sales Strategy & Provider Relations → Senior Director - Sales & Client Services, 2022
Senior Director - Sales & Client Services → Senior Director - Growth Strategy, 2023
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$250K (2020) → $271K (2024)
Kim Kretsch DDS MBA
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $47K (2024)
Richard Call DMD
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Tamanna Tiwari MPH MDS BDS
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Allison Melun
Senior Director - Marketing & Communications
Senior Director - Marketing & Communications → Senior Director-Marketing & Cor. Committee, 2023
Senior Director-Marketing & Cor. Committee → Senior Director - Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2022
31 hrs/week
$161K (2022) → $178K (2024)
Mark Goodman
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $50K (2024)
Michael R Thornley
Senior Director - Corporate Controller
Senior Director - Corporate Controller → Corporate Controller, 2023
Corporate Controller → Senior Director - Corporate Controller, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$172K (2022) → $189K (2024)
Patrick A Cordova
Director - It Infrastructure & Data Systems
Director of It Infrastructure & Data Systems → Director-It Infrastruc. & Data Sys., 2023
Director-It Infrastruc. & Data Sys. → Director - It Infrastructure & Data Systems, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $192K (2024)
Don Ortega
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$43K (2023) → $42K (2024)
Joseph Garcia
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$42K (2023) → $46K (2024)
Adeeb A Khan
Former Chief Impact Officer
Chief Impact Officer → Chief Impact Officer -, 2023
Chief Impact Officer - → Former Chief Impact Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
$227K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Brad T Guyton DDS MBA MPH
Chief Dental Officer
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
$232K (2020) → $324K (2024)
Gregory C. Vochis CPA
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer An → Treasurer & CFO, 2023
Treasurer & CFO → Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$455K (2020) → $349K (2024)
Leo Tokar
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Ned Calonge MD MPH
Secretary
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Robert M Thompson
Chief Growth Officer
Vice President Sales, Client & Broker Experience → Chief Growth Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
31 hrs/week
$369K (2020) → $337K (2024)
Kelli C Ogunsanya
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
42 hrs/week
$239K (2022) → $499K (2024)
Stacy L Abel
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2023
41 hrs/week
$259K (2023) → $382K (2024)
Stephanie Rauzi
Senior Sales Executive
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$243K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brooke S. Bodart Rdh Mpa (2020–2023) — Senior Dir.-Claims, Clinical & Prov. Management
- Former: David W. Gerbus (2020–2023) — Former COO
- Former: Richard Call Dmd Ms (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hassan Salem (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathleen S. Jacoby (2020–2022) — Vice President Marketing & Member Experience
- Former: Kelly J. Brough (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian L. Steele (2020–2021) — Director of Client Services
- Former: Mary Margaret Noonan (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Sunday A. Sotomayor (2020–2021) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Timothy J. Catron (2020–2021) — Director of Group Administration, Edi & Claims
- Former: Brooke S. Bodart (2021) — Director of Business Programs
- Former: Mark Wehrle CPA (2020) — Director · Filing note: Retired
- Former: Walt Vogl DDS (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $733K, to Helen W Drexler (President and Chief Executive Officer). 24 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Colorado
How much does Delta Dental of Colorado give each year?
Delta Dental of Colorado gave $2.8M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $873K across 35 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Colorado's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Colorado's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $65,940, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Colorado that year got $132K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Colorado give grants?
Delta Dental of Colorado gives mostly in Colorado: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (30 grants), Centennial, CO (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Greeley, CO (2 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Colorado give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Colorado's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization" (42 grants).
Who are Delta Dental of Colorado's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Colorado's largest 2024 grantees include Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation ($2,000,000), Denver Zoological Foundation ($80,000) and Colorado Gives Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Colorado?
Delta Dental of Colorado reported $106.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $680.9M.
What does Delta Dental of Colorado fund?
Delta Dental of Colorado states that its mission is to improve the oral health of the communities it serves by providing high-quality, affordable dental insurance to as many Coloradans as possible. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Colorado?
Delta Dental of Colorado has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deltadentalco.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delta Dental of Colorado's EIN?
Delta Dental of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4416613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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