Delta Dental Plan of Colorado
Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and grantmaking foundation based in Centennial, Colorado (with offices at 6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 900). The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Colorado, a nonprofit dental benefits carrier. The foundation advances oral health equity and community benefit initiatives across Colorado through strategic grantmaking and community partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.0M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.6M
-18.0% YoY
Grant Count
60
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
-11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To elevate the well being of all Coloradans by advancing oral health equity.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Oral health access and equity initiatives
- Workforce development in the dental field
- Community oral health programs
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Colorado, with emphasis on statewide oral health equity initiatives and community benefit programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $29,023,991 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing)
Total Liabilities: $374,000 (2023)
Annual Expenses: $8,000,000 (2023)
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since August 1997. EIN: 84-1389431.
Rating: Four-Star rating with 100% score on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,023,991 | $31,109,130 | $36,433,336 |
| Revenue | $3,683,179 | $-3,154,825 | $2,706,046 |
| Expenses | $6,328,128 | $8,002,847 | $7,486,368 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,433,179 | $-3,154,825 | $2,706,046 |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Delta Dental Plan of Colorado
COVID Responsive Community Relief Funding
DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation General Grants Program
DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Grant
DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF COLORADO
Amount
Up to US $300,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pikes Peak State College Foundation ($625,000), Community College of Denver Foundat ($296,230), Colorado Mountain College Foundatio ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AURORA, CO | WORKFORCE | $69,770 |
| BENEFITS IN ACTION LAKEWOOD, CO | ACCESS TO CARE | $70,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SAN LUIS ALAMOSA, CO | ACCESS TO CARE | $50,000 |
| CHAFFEE COUNTY ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM SALIDA, CO | PREVENTION | $45,000 |
| COLORADO ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH EQUITY DENVER, CO | ACCESS TO CARE | $61,000 |
| COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL-BASE DENVER, CO | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $79,568 |
| COLORADO CHILDREN'S CAMPAIGN DENVER, CO | PREVENTION | $55,000 |
| COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS DENVER, CO | ACCESS TO CARE | $70,000 |
| COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION ARVADA, CO | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| COLORADO HEALTH INSTITUTE DENVER, CO | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Adeeb Khan
Staff: The foundation employs 12 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN DREXLER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $56,377 |
| DJ CLOSE | EXECUTIVE DI | 45 | $200,183 |
| ADEEB KHAN | FORMER ED | — | $103,022 |
| CARLA CASTILLO | SR. PROGRAM | 45 | $116,901 |
| MARA HOLIDAY | SR. PROGRAM | 45 | $124,461 |
| TAMANNA TIWARI | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ANN BLOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOE GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANN SOMERS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JULIE KEEGAN | TREASURER | 3 | $8,900 |
| GAYE WOODS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $7,000 |
| LUELLA CHAVEZ D'ANGELO | SECRETARY | 4 | $6,900 |
| LYDIA PRADO | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $5,900 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated significant recent grantmaking activity focused on oral health equity:
Announced awards of nearly $11 million to organizations promoting oral health equity across Colorado
Building Healthier Futures: 25 Projects Advancing Oral Health Across ColoradoOpened 2022 grant opportunities specifically designed to increase oral health equity
DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO FOUNDATION OPENS 2022 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASEAnnounced investment in workforce development pipeline initiatives to diversify the dental workforce across the state
DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTAwarded more than $7 million to expand access to dental care
DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AWARDS NEARLY $11 MILLION TO ORGANIZATIONSFunded 25 projects advancing oral health across Colorado in recent grant cycles
Building Healthier Futures: 25 Projects Advancing Oral Health Across ColoradoThe foundation maintains an active website at www.deltadentalcofoundation.org and engages with the community through social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delta Dental Plan of Colorado fund?
**Mission:** To elevate the well being of all Coloradans by advancing oral health equity. The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Oral health access and equity initiatives • Workforce development in the dental field • Community oral health programs
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental Plan of Colorado?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics: **Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $6,000 to $625,000. **Annual Giving:** Total giving of $4,679,570 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing). **Recent Grant Activity:** • Awarded nearly $11 million to organizations working to promote oral health equity across Colorado • Awarded more than $7 million to expand access to dental care • Funded 25 projects advancing oral health across Colorado • Announced investme…
Where does Delta Dental Plan of Colorado make grants?
Colorado, with emphasis on statewide oral health equity initiatives and community benefit programs.
What size grants does Delta Dental Plan of Colorado award?
In 2024, Delta Dental Plan of Colorado awarded 60 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Delta Dental Plan of Colorado's EIN?
Delta Dental Plan of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1389431. 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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