Delta Dental of Colorado is a nonprofit dental benefits company headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. Founded in 1957, it is Colorado's leading dental benefits company and the only one based in the state. The organization provides dental and vision insurance to over 1.4 million members across Colorado and other states, operating a large network of dental providers with local customer service support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$106.6M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+217.4% YoY
Grant Count
42
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+164.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the oral health of the communities we serve.
Delta Dental of Colorado operates through two related entities: Delta Dental of Colorado (501(c)(4)) and Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (501(c)(3)).
The Foundation's mission is to elevate the well-being of all Coloradans by advancing oral health equity. The organization recognizes that many Coloradans face barriers to dental care based on who they are, where they live, or what they earn.
Primary Focus Areas:
Access to Health: Creating systemic change and equitable advancement in the community. The Foundation influences and informs policies that increase access to oral health care for community members and has developed a blueprint for future programs that can be replicated by other regions in Colorado.
Prevention: Increasing preventive care utilization, improving oral health outcomes, and integrating oral health within early childhood and maternal child health settings.
Workforce: Ensuring the oral health workforce reflects and equitably serves Colorado's diverse residents.
Grantmaking
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation actively awards grants to advance oral health equity across the state. The Foundation is currently accepting grant applications.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,200 to $2,000,000.
How to Apply
** Grant applications are accepted through the Foundation's website at deltadentalcofoundation.org, where prospective applicants can apply for funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Delta Dental of Colorado's grantmaking focuses primarily on Colorado, though the parent organization Delta Dental of Colorado also operates in Illinois and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Delta Dental of Colorado (501(c)(4)):
- Total Assets: $106,632,580 (2024)
- Total Revenue: $680,898,590 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $678,494,572 (2024)
- Employees: 277 (2024)
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (501(c)(3)):
- Total Assets: $29,023,991 (2024)
- Total Revenue: $3,683,179 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $6,328,128 (2024)
- Total Giving: $2,853,633
- Employees: 5 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $106,632,580 | $100,016,619 | $109,743,580 |
| Revenue | $680,898,590 | $551,172,200 | $519,246,527 |
| Expenses | $678,494,572 | $554,915,409 | $514,792,740 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,357,207 | $-626,054 | $3,876,245 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation ($2,000,000), Denver Zoological Foundation ($80,000), Colorado Gives Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $5,200 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $17,137 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| BCIVIC DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER INC DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| CIRCLE DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| CIVIC CENTER CONSERVANCY DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE DENVER, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| COLORADO COMPRESSIONS CENTENNIAL, CO | Funding to Support Local Charitable Organization | $13,005 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Adeeb Khan: Executive Director of Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen W Drexler | President and Chief Executive Officer | 28 | $732,900 |
| James L Cousin II | Chair | 4 | $68,951 |
| Leo Tokar | Vice-Chair | 4 | $38,907 |
| Ned Calonge MD MPH | Secretary | 4 | $42,776 |
| Andrea Young | Trustee | 2 | $37,901 |
| Ann Block | Trustee | 4 | $51,839 |
| Ann Somers DDS | Trustee | 2 | $44,601 |
| Don Ortega | Trustee | 4 | $42,000 |
| Joseph Garcia | Trustee | 4 | $46,000 |
| Kim Kretsch DDS MBA | Trustee | 2 | $47,250 |
| Mark Goodman | Trustee | 4 | $49,565 |
| Richard Call DMD | Trustee | 4 | $44,367 |
| Tamanna Tiwari MPH MDS BDS | Trustee | 4 | $61,300 |
| Gregory Vochis | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | 37 | $349,165 |
| Brad T Guyton DDS MBA MPH | Chief Dental Officer | 21 | $323,793 |
| Kelli C Ogunsanya | Chief Operating Officer | 42 | $498,981 |
| Robert M Thompson | Chief Growth Officer | 31 | $336,857 |
| Stacy L Abel | Chief People Officer | 41 | $382,441 |
| Allison Melun | Sr. Director - Marketing & Communications | 31 | $178,338 |
| Devin W Farrell | Sr. Director - Growth Strategy | 38 | $270,818 |
| Michael R Thornley | Sr. Director - Corporate Controller | 30 | $189,227 |
| Patrick A Cordova | Director - IT Infrastructure & Data Systems | 38 | $191,723 |
| Stephanie Rauzi | Senior Sales Executive | 45 | $243,283 |
| Adeeb A Khan | Former Chief Impact Officer | — | $82,418 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation awarded $65,000 to Colorado Mesa University's Tech program to promote oral health careers on Colorado's Western Slope
CMU Tech Granted $65,000 from Delta Dental of Colorado FoundationThe Foundation awarded nearly $11 million to organizations working to promote oral health equity
CMU gets $65k to promote oral health careers | Western ColoradoThe Foundation supported 25 projects advancing oral health across Colorado
CMU Tech Granted $65,000 from Delta Dental of Colorado FoundationThe Foundation recently launched a new strategic plan focused on oral health equity advancement
Delta Dental of Colorado | Oral Health Equity GrantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delta Dental of Colorado fund?
**Mission:** To improve the oral health of the communities we serve. Delta Dental of Colorado operates through two related entities: Delta Dental of Colorado (501(c)(4)) and Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (501(c)(3)). The Foundation's mission is to elevate the well-being of all Coloradans by advancing oral health equity. The organization recognizes that many Coloradans face barriers to dental care based on who they are, where they live, or what they earn. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **Acces…
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Colorado?
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation actively awards grants to advance oral health equity across the state. The Foundation is currently accepting grant applications. **Grant Activity:** • The Foundation awarded nearly $11 million to organizations working to promote oral health equity • Recent grants include $65,000 to Colorado Mesa University's Tech program to promote oral health careers • The Foundation supported 25 projects advancing oral health across Colorado **Grant Range:** Typical awards …
Where does Delta Dental of Colorado make grants?
Delta Dental of Colorado's grantmaking focuses primarily on Colorado, though the parent organization Delta Dental of Colorado also operates in Illinois and Texas.
What size grants does Delta Dental of Colorado award?
In 2024, Delta Dental of Colorado awarded 42 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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