Pikes Peak United Way
Pikes Peak United Way (PPUW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1922, the organization is dedicated to advancing the common good by providing both immediate support and long-term solutions to community challenges. The organization operates as a community service club and grantmaking foundation, coordinating efforts with local nonprofit agencies to address pressing community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
+19.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-15.3% YoY
Grant Count
51
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Pikes Peak United Way's mission is to enhance youth success and family stability in the Pikes Peak Region by leading and lifting the most vulnerable in the community with mentorship, life resources, and real job opportunities.
The organization focuses on three primary building blocks for quality of life:
- Education
- Income
- Health
Additional program focus areas include:
- Successful Kids
- Strong Families
- Tools for Living
- Community Wellness
Grantmaking
Pikes Peak United Way operates a Community Investment Fund that awards grants to local nonprofits addressing the most pressing community issues. The organization's grantmaking process involves:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pikes Peak United Way primarily serves El Paso and Teller Counties in Colorado, with a focus on the Pikes Peak Region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenues: $7,238,264
- Total Expenses: $5,268,559
- Total Assets: $13,023,276
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Revenues: $5,650,000
- Total Expenses: $4,950,000
- Total Assets: $10,900,000
- Total Liabilities: $2,770,000
Staffing:
- Employees: 30 (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,023,276 | $10,863,096 | $7,867,287 |
| Revenue | $7,238,264 | $5,652,496 | $4,730,536 |
| Expenses | $5,268,559 | $4,949,230 | $4,733,382 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $280,202 | $46,633 | $25,403 |
| 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
184 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Pikes Peak United Way
Community Investment Fund
Pikes Peak United Way
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
El Pomar Emergency Fund
Pikes Peak United Way
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program (Phase 42)
Pikes Peak United Way
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives identified include:
- Tom Hilton (Chief Financial Officer)
- David Amess (Senior Vice President Research Development)
- D'wanna Powell (Executive Director, Family Success Center)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Aubrey | President/CEO | 44 | $155,704 |
| Heather Steinman | COO | 46 | $111,961 |
| Thomas Hilton | CFO | 46 | $92,654 |
| Deborah Hendrix | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Nordberg | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Morane Kerek | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Melissa Burkhardt Shields | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jeff Finn | Director | 1 | — |
| Pastor Calvin Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Tracy Lessig | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Ritchie | Director | 1 | — |
| Chantal Lucas | Director | 1 | — |
| Annie Snead | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Neumann | Director | 1 | — |
| Bret Waters | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Hanson | Director (From 08/2023) | 1 | — |
| Travas Deal | Director (from 08/2023) | 1 | — |
| Tom Pattee | Director (from 11/2023) | 1 | — |
| Ken Fortune | Director (from 04/2024) | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Pikes Peak United Way actively accepts grant applications for its Community Investment Fund. The organization operates signature programs including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides age-appropriate books monthly to children ages 0-5 in the community.
News & Press Releases - Pikes Peak United WaySubject 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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