Developmental Pathways Inc (DP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Aurora, Colorado, serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Founded in 1964, the organization has grown to serve approximately 15,000 individuals with disabilities across their lifespan, from birth through aging. DP operates as a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and serves as one of Colorado's Community Centered Boards (CCBs), connecting people to federal, state, county, and private funding sources. The organization is also Colorado's largest Early Intervention provider.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.3M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
-31.6% YoY
Grant Count
65
-39.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+12.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
Vision: Enriching lives. Strengthening communities.
Guiding Principles: Integrity, Innovation, Partnership, and Stewardship
DP's primary program areas include:
- Case Management: Determination of eligibility for services and supports, service and support coordination, and monitoring of all services and supports delivered pursuant to individualized plans
- Early Intervention: Services for children from birth to age three, offering infants, toddlers, and their families support to enhance child development in cognition, speech, communication, physical and motor skills, vision, hearing, social-emotional development, and self-help skills
- Family Support: An array of supportive services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families when the person remains within the family home
- Developmental Disabilities Distributions: County mill levy funds to organizations providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities
The organization operates under a "No Wrong Door" approach to care, helping connect individuals and families with community resources when DP cannot directly assist.
Grantmaking
DP's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily in Colorado and Wisconsin. According to recent filings, typical awards range from $5,500 to $3,618,624, with total giving of $5,090,855 based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DP serves Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties in Colorado. The organization's catchment area encompasses these three counties where it focuses care coordination for individuals and families navigating disability services.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $50,268,128
- Total Revenue: $70,129,108
- Total Expenses: $68,449,537
- Total Giving: $5,090,855
- Number of Employees: 650
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $45.4M
- Total Revenue: $51.4M
- Total Expenses: $53.2M
- Total Liabilities: $7.9M
DP maintains a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance and Culture & Community metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,268,128 | $45,425,909 | $46,115,173 |
| Revenue | $70,129,108 | $51,395,895 | $48,510,009 |
| Expenses | $68,449,537 | $53,234,506 | $44,682,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,424,674 | $868,248 | $2,919,837 |
| 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
185 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Developmental Pathways Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matt VanAuken serves as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Dr. Michaela McDonnell, a departing board member, was honored with the Developmental Pathways Board of Directors Lifetime Achievement Award in December 2025.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENN CONRAD | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DR MICHAELA MCDONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| NANCY SHARPE | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MICHELLE KROEGER | SECRETARY(THRU 4/24) | 3 | — |
| ABE LAYDON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CHRIS ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DANIEL SAMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CARRIE WARREN-GULLY | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RICK NEWELL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KATIAH SCISUM | DIRECTOR(FROM 3/24) | 1.5 | — |
| MIKE ABRAMOVITZ | DIRECTOR(FROM 3/24) | 1.5 | — |
| LOIS VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR(THRU 10/23) | 1.5 | — |
| MATTHEW VANAUKEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $340,176 |
| ERICA KITZMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $215,633 |
| KAREN FLORES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $220,814 |
| AMY GROGAN | VP OF CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS | 40 | $161,150 |
| WILL WEDOW | VICE PRESIDENT OF IT AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $159,619 |
| MARIA TERESA CORDERO | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $168,784 |
| DARCY TIBBLES | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | 40 | $146,869 |
| ANDREW PASSMORE | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | 40 | $149,417 |
| SANDRA BAUMAN | VP OF CASE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS | 40 | $150,011 |
| LIOUDMILA SMIRNOVA | PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, IT | 40 | $162,713 |
| JOSHUA PERERIA | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $146,801 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**March 2026:** DP is hosting a free, inclusive community event for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month on March 29, 2026
**February 2026:** CEO Matt VanAuken published "Policy Pulse: DP & Community Resources in a Time of Change," addressing Colorado's budget process and federal policy updates
**December 2025:** Dr. Michaela McDonnell honored with the Board of Directors Lifetime Achievement Award
**Contract Awards:** DP was awarded the Early Intervention Local Program Contract for Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert Counties by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) and the Case Management Agency Contract for the same counties by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) Awarded Developmental PathwaysSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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