United Way of Larimer County
United Way of Larimer County is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving as a community foundation and grantmaking entity. Founded in 1958 and tax-exempt since June 1969, the organization operates as both a direct service provider and a funder of nonprofits throughout the region. The organization employs 24 staff members and functions as a public charity focused on mobilizing community resources to address critical social needs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-72.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-81.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$124K
+49.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Larimer County mobilizes the caring power of the community to support the success of all children and youth in Larimer County.
Vision: A Larimer County where all children and youth have everything they need to thrive.
The organization structures its work around four core building blocks:
- Family Financial Stability
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Reading at Grade Level
- High School Graduation
Core Values: The organization operates according to three primary values—Trust, Partnership, and Community Engagement—emphasizing donor-directed giving, long-term relationships with nonprofit partners, and collaborative approaches to systems change.
Grantmaking
United Way of Larimer County distributes grants to direct service nonprofits across multiple funding streams:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Larimer County primarily serves Larimer County, Colorado, with headquarters in Fort Collins. Grantmaking extends to neighboring counties including Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, and Jackson Counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2025):
- Total Assets: $7,004,664
- Total Revenue: $6,251,866
- Total Expenses: $7,258,704
- Total Giving: $4,109,862
Prior Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,750,000
- Total Revenue: $10,500,000
- Total Expenses: $11,300,000
Annual Revenue: $14,099,361 (based on organizational profile data)
The organization maintains a donor-advised fund and reported liabilities of $1.82 million as of June 2024.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,004,664 | $6,754,759 | $7,683,709 |
| Revenue | $6,251,866 | $10,510,981 | $5,373,652 |
| Expenses | $7,258,704 | $11,337,583 | $6,039,486 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $72,462 | $98,263 | $123,435 |
| 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
198 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Larimer County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kelsey Diastra: Acting CEO (joined December 2025)
- Joy D Sullivan: President
- Deirdre Sullivan: Listed as President/CEO in some filings
- Allison Hines: Senior Vice President of Development
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE FOLK | BOARD CHAIR (FROM 10/24) | 2 | — |
| KELLY MCBARTLETT | BOARD CHAIR (THRU 9/24) | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN WEST | CHAIR ELECT | 2 | — |
| TEGAN CAMDEN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BARBARA WALTON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALEXIS KENNEDY | COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LORI RASMUSSEN | RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JASON DAMWEBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KELLY MCBARTLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDA HOFFMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY KOLCZAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAWN PAEPKE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN DEPASQUALE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONI FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YOLANDA MCNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN WONG BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEE GREENE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOY SULLIVAN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 45 | $135,576 |
| DIANE HATHAWAY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $93,706 |
| NAOMI YOUNG-VP OF | STRATEGY & OPERATIONS (THRU 3/25) | 45 | $98,068 |
| LAUREN LEARY | VP OF IMPACT | 45 | $78,159 |
| CHRISTINA COOPER | VP OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 45 | $89,173 |
| KELSEY DIASTRA | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS | 45 | $74,230 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:** Announced recipients of the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund grants
2024 Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund Grant Awards announced | Larimer**2024:** Announced 2024 Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund Grant Awards; distributed $3.7 million in grant funding to 48 nonprofits
2024 Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund Grant Awards announced | Larimer**2024:** Distributed $5.1 million to Larimer County nonprofits
Announcing the 2025 Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Impact FundThe organization operates a free, multi-language, confidential 211 Information and Resource Navigation Program that connects thousands of local residents to more than 7,500 community resources statewide, including housing and utilities assistance.
Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, approximately 40% of children under age five in Larimer County receive free monthly books.
Announcing the 2025 Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Impact FundSubject 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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