The Longmont Community Foundation
The Longmont Community Foundation is a public charity based in Longmont, Colorado, that supports nonprofits and community needs in Longmont and the St. Vrain Valley through philanthropy and charitable leadership. Its work includes annual grants, scholarships, and managing charitable funds for local donors, businesses, and nonprofits.
The Longmont Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Longmont Community Foundation gave $1.9M across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Colorado. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,908,034
- +81.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,500
- +53.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,675
- Total assets
- $27,194,596
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (31 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Longmont Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Review the guidelines for each opportunity and apply through the Foundation’s grant application portal. The Foundation encourages applicants to contact it with questions about applications.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January as the annual Live & Give application deadline, with final decisions by early March. Check the application portal for the specific date.
- Deadline
- The website lists January as the annual Live & Give application deadline, with final decisions by early March.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 678-6555
Website: https://longmontfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Longmont Community Foundation
AAUW Community Action Grant
The Longmont Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Alchemy Fund Grant
The Longmont Community Foundation
Amount
US $7,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Left Hand Giving Circle
The Longmont Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Longmont Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wild Plum Center for Young Children and Families ($313K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
357 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 357 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s programs serve residents of the St. Vrain Valley, including Longmont and surrounding areas. In filing year 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Longmont Community Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 71 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $916K (2022) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Plum Center for Young Children and Families Longmont, CO | Program Support | $312,545 |
| UCC Church of Longmont Longmont, CO | Program Support | $222,852 |
| Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce Longmont, CO | Program Support | $124,814 |
| Roberta's Legacy Inc Longmont, CO | Program Support | $66,300 |
| Outreach United Resource Center Inc (Our Center) Longmont, CO | Program Support | $64,489 |
| Town of Mead Mead, CO | Program Support | $54,000 |
| El Comite De Longmontinc Longmont, CO | Program Support | $50,167 |
| Niwot Cultural Arts Association Niwot, CO | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Equality (Out Boulder) Boulder, CO | Program Support | $48,600 |
| Recovery Cafe Longmont Longmont, CO | Program Support | $47,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,194,596 | $3,930,174 | $3,162,014 | $1,908,034 | 72 | $1,110,231 |
| 2023 | $25,314,606 | $3,432,946 | $2,377,146 | $1,053,170 | 61 | $645,177 |
| 2022 | $22,262,235 | $3,138,586 | $1,960,899 | $915,646 | 61 | $174,724 |
| 2021 | $25,533,151 | $3,449,357 | $1,875,280 | $1,261,555 | 64 | $673,743 |
| 2020 | $21,004,174 | $2,504,716 | $4,664,330 | $2,103,827 | 99 | $123,427 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states its mission as improving life in the St. Vrain Valley through philanthropy and charitable leadership. Its Live & Give Longmont Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations serving residents of the St. Vrain Valley, including Longmont and surrounding areas. The program’s seven areas are Animals, Arts, Civic, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services, and grants may support general operations or projects.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of community services. Wild Plum Center for Young Children and Families says it prepares children for lifelong learning and self-sufficiency through early childhood education and family wellness. The OUR Center says it helps people in need move toward self-sufficiency through basic-needs and child-development services. The Inn Between of Longmont says it provides affordable housing and promotes stability for families and individuals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 72 grants totaling $1,908,034. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $312,545, with a median of $10,675. The largest grants included $312,545 to Wild Plum Center for Young Children and Families, $222,852 to UCC Church of Longmont, and $124,814 to Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce; each was listed for program support. Other notable awards included $66,300 to Roberta’s Legacy, $64,489 to Outreach United Resource Center, and $50,000 to Niwot Cultural Arts Association, also for program support.
The Foundation’s website describes additional opportunities, including an AAUW Community Action Grant for projects advancing gender equity for women and girls within the St. Vrain Valley School District, and the Alchemy Fund, which offers two annual $7,500 grants for organizations working to improve the lives of children from birth through third grade. The Live & Give program’s website lists a January annual application deadline and early March decisions. Its application guidance says the program supports organizations with operating budgets under $1 million and looks for at least one board representative who lives or works in the St. Vrain Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eliberto Mendoza as president, Donald Alspaugh as vice president, and Steve Nading as treasurer. Trustees listed were Tedd Davis, Kelsie Betsch, John Caldwell, Emily Lucero, Shakeel Dalal, Lynne Harkness, and Brian Laartz.
The Longmont Community Foundation is led by Eric Hozempa, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Hozempa
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Eliberto Mendoza
President
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Laartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Van Kessel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Caldwell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Harkness
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madelyn Strong Woodley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsie Betsch
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Swiderski
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shakeel Dalal
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tedd Davis
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Noonan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Palacios-Ramirez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Lucero
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felipe Mosqueda
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie McDonald
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Alspaugh
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Nading
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Lorne Jenkins (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Monica Baldwin (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sam Napp (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Sonia Marrero (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dale Bernard (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Jan Kanemoto (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Roy White (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Shirley (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Eric Hozempa (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Longmont Community Foundation
How much does The Longmont Community Foundation give each year?
The Longmont Community Foundation gave $1.9M across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 61 grants.
What is The Longmont Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Longmont Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,675, and its average grant was $26,500, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Longmont Community Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Longmont Community Foundation give grants?
The Longmont Community Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Longmont, CO (33 grants), Boulder, CO (13 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Louisville, CO (2 grants).
Does The Longmont Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 72 grants with a stated purpose on The Longmont Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (72 grants).
Who are The Longmont Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Longmont Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wild Plum Center for Young Children and Families ($312,545), UCC Church of Longmont ($222,852) and Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce ($124,814), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Longmont Community Foundation?
The Longmont Community Foundation reported $27.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What does The Longmont Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation states its mission as improving life in the St. Vrain Valley through philanthropy and charitable leadership. Its Live & Give Longmont Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations serving residents of the St. Vrain Valley, including Longmont and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Longmont Community Foundation?
Review the guidelines for each opportunity and apply through the Foundation’s grant application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Longmont Community Foundation's EIN?
The Longmont Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3894713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Longmont Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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