The Colorado Health Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization based in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Coloradans. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Foundation champions health equity and racial justice by advocating for and investing in solutions and policies that address systemic inequalities affecting health outcomes across the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9B
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$102.2M
-19.5% YoY
Grant Count
684
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$149K
-22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the health of Coloradans.
The Foundation's work centers on health equity and racial justice, with a commitment to centering these principles across all aspects of operations—from evaluation and learning to funding, communications, and hiring practices. The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic emphasis on Colorado, California, and the District of Columbia.
Grantmaking
The Foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. In 2022, the Foundation awarded more than $98 million in grants and contributions to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other groups working to improve health in Colorado.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds primarily in Colorado, with additional activity in California and the District of Columbia. The majority of annual investment goes directly to grants and contributions supporting organizations working to improve health outcomes for Coloradans across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $2.89 billion (2024)
- Total assets: $2.82 billion (2023)
- Total revenues: $103.6 million (2023)
- Total expenses: $186.3 million (2023)
- Annual revenue: $10.3 million
2024 Financial Summary:
- Revenue: $75.7 million
- Expenses: $165 million
- Total assets: $2.89 billion
- Total liabilities: $146 million
Staffing: The Foundation employs 66-73 staff members across various departments including project management, finance, marketing, operations, general management, and research.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,893,236,966 | $2,822,619,846 | $2,822,318,238 |
| Revenue | $75,696,136 | $103,581,780 | $99,986,799 |
| Expenses | $164,501,793 | $186,268,845 | $154,734,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $149,915,340 | $159,615,076 | $139,837,645 |
| Net Investment Income | $67,417,647 | $53,080,726 | $70,864,673 |
| Distributable Amount | $141,943,101 | $139,217,574 | $139,760,068 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Karen McNeil-Miller – Chief Executive Officer
- Erin Brown – Chief Impact Officer
- Charles Reyman – Vice President, Communications
- Scott Downes – Portfolio Director
- Maribel Cifuentes – Portfolio Director
- Mason Harris – Managing Director, Investments
Board members include Oswaldo Grenardo and Sara Crossman Stratton.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN MCNEIL MILLER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $873,880 |
| MARK EVANS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $462,186 |
| ARON GRODINSKY | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $488,632 |
| AMY LATHAM | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $539,044 |
| ERIN BROWN | VP, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & IMPACT | 40 | $370,089 |
| TOMMY BARNHART | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JUANA BORDAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ISMAEL GUERRERO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARLOS MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAWN DAVENPORT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TERRI RICHARDSON MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| OSWALDO GRENADO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DANIEL GOTTLIEB | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LAURIE MULLER-GIRARD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROSS BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY MARKS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GARRISON ORTIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SARAH ECHOHAWK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LAUREN Y CASTEEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Colorado Health Foundation awarded $1.9 million to CAST to acquire its first affordable housing project in Trinidad, Colorado.
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards CAST $1.9 Million to ...The Foundation invested $2 million to strengthen local news and advance health equity through the Colorado Media Project.
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards CAST $1.9 Million to ...In partnership with CIVHC, the Foundation launched a $1 million Health Equity Fund to support local nonprofits.
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards CAST $1.9 Million to ...The Foundation received a grant to support health and housing sector collaboration.
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards CAST $1.9 Million to ...The Foundation participated in the Colorado Safe Futures Fund, which aims to increase community safety and prevent firearm harm.
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards CAST $1.9 Million to ...Subject 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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