The Women's Foundation of Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1987, the organization catalyzes community action to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families. The foundation operates as both a grantmaker and a convener of philanthropic resources, employing 18 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.4M
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-26.9% YoY
Grant Count
93
-14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-14.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families.
Core Values:
- Promise: Belief in infinite possibilities and the innate potential of all women and girls to succeed
- Leadership: Willingness to take risks and amplify diverse voices of women and girls across all sectors
- Community: Recognition that advancing women's economic self-sufficiency requires partnership and collective commitment
- Learning: Commitment to continuous learning from grantees and partners to inform research and identify needs
- Equity and Inclusion: Dedication to understanding intersecting identities and addressing structural barriers
Primary Focus Areas:
- Economic security and self-sufficiency for women and families
- Public policy advocacy addressing root causes of poverty
- Education and job training programs
- Access to work supports
- Community investments in organizations serving women
Grantmaking
The Women's Foundation of Colorado manages multiple giving vehicles and grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Women's Foundation of Colorado primarily funds organizations throughout Colorado, with particular emphasis on supporting women and families across the state. Grant-making also extends to New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $36,439,401
- Total Revenues: $9,073,119
- Total Expenses: $6,835,752
- Total Giving: $2,850,876
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $34.1M
- Total Liabilities: $809k
- Revenue: $6.12M
- Expenses: $7.13M
The organization maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,439,401 | $34,082,156 | $32,423,293 |
| Revenue | $9,073,119 | $6,118,523 | $6,466,024 |
| Expenses | $6,835,752 | $7,132,651 | $5,744,377 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $916,923 | $808,725 | $821,057 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc
WINcome (Women + Income = Women Thriving)
THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2027
WINcome Grant
THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC
Amount
US $30,000 - US $60,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Women & Girls of Color Fund
THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANIA ZEIGLER | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN LITTLER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY ALLEN-LUSSENHOP | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LORI FEEHAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FAYE TATE | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SANDY COOK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HELEN GAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLISON GAMBILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE GOLD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE HAMMONS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLY HARE | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL DEC '24) | 1 | — |
| SHANNON JONES | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL JUL '24) | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE OMALLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RUTH ROHS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE ROSECHILD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATTY SALAZAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TARA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLY WENDT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAWN BOOKHARDT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMILY DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DUNN | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF AUG '24) | 1 | — |
| ANNIE LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETSY MORDECAI-HEYMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN MULLANEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JODI ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CODY TEETS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAUREN CASTEEL - PRESIDENT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE (THRU JAN '25) | 40 | $279,784 |
| RENEE FERRUFINO - PRESIDENT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE (AS OF JAN '25) | 40 | $173,147 |
| JENNIFER KILPATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $127,872 |
| LISA CHRISTIE | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $155,425 |
| LOUISE MYRLAND | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $168,147 |
| MARGARET STOOT- VP OF DEVAS | OF FEB '25)/DEV. DIR.(THRU JAN '25) | 40 | $113,486 |
| TOMMIE MAILEY | CONTROLLER | 40 | $113,990 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Colorado Health Foundation awarded the Women's Foundation of Colorado a $1 million grant to support its strategic plan and bolster infrastructure
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Women's FoundationIn 2025, the foundation granted $500,000 to 50+ organizations strengthening Colorado's social safety net for women and families
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Women's FoundationThe foundation passed legislation safeguarding the rights of victim-survivors of gender-based violence, abortion care seekers, and LGBTQ+ individuals
Announced 23 WINcome Grantee Partners focused on women's autonomy and economic security
WFCO Announces 23 WINcome Grantee PartnersThe foundation continues to put resources directly into the hands of women leaders of color sustaining their communities
The Colorado Health Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Women's FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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