United Way of Larimer County
United Way of Larimer County is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Colorado. It mobilizes community resources to support children and youth in Larimer County, with work focused on family financial stability, early learning, literacy, and high school graduation.
United Way of Larimer County at a glance
In short: United Way of Larimer County gave $1.6M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $124K), mostly in Colorado. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,609,332
- -72.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -81.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,795
- +49.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $7,004,664
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Larimer County
- Review Cycle
- Fall 2026 WomenGive applications close June 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- Fall 2026 WomenGive applications close June 29, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 W Oak St 101, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 407-7000
Website: https://uwaylc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Larimer County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County ($848K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 239 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way’s mission and stated program focus are centered on children and youth in Larimer County, Colorado. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The organization’s 2024–25 donor-designation distributions went to nonprofit agencies across Larimer County, Colorado, and the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of Larimer County open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $240K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $240K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $931K (2023) to $5.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | General Program Support | $848,490 |
| Noco Foundation Fort Collins, CO | General Program Support | $473,743 |
| The Matthews House Fort Collins, CO | General Program Support | $80,211 |
| The Family Centerla Familia Fort Collins, CO | General Program Support | $53,474 |
| Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Services Estes Park, CO | General Program Support | $29,826 |
| Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition (Isaac) Loveland, CO | General Program Support | $25,300 |
| Poudre School District Foundation Fort Collins, CO | General Program Support | $23,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency Loveland, CO | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| The Women's Foundation of Colorado Denver, CO | General Program Support | $16,000 |
| Estes Park Education Foundation Estes Park, CO | General Program Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,004,664 | $6,251,866 | $7,258,704 | $1,609,332 | 13 | $72,462 |
| 2024 | $6,754,759 | $10,510,981 | $11,337,583 | $5,886,934 | 71 | $98,263 |
| 2023 | $7,683,709 | $5,373,652 | $6,039,486 | $931,276 | 35 | $123,435 |
| 2022 | $7,692,443 | $6,500,342 | $6,970,556 | $1,612,862 | 56 | $69,325 |
| 2021 | $8,419,924 | $8,188,374 | $6,063,857 | $1,848,020 | 64 | $81,708 |
| 2020 | $5,949,307 | $5,608,977 | $5,488,799 | $1,956,939 | 83 | $42,939 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to mobilize the caring power of its community to support the success of all children and youth in Larimer County. Its four building blocks are family financial stability, kindergarten readiness, reading at grade level, and high school graduation.
United Way describes its investments as supporting areas such as housing, child care access, workforce development, basic needs, early literacy, tutoring, books at home, student mentoring, and career exploration. Its 2024 filing also describes investments in literacy, academic success, child care availability and affordability, and nonprofit infrastructure and capacity.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address youth development, child and family services, education, economic independence, and community advocacy. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County says its mission is to help young people reach their full potential; The Family Center/La Familia describes its work as providing child care and supportive services with an emphasis on cultural attunement with the Latinx community; and Project Self-Sufficiency says it assists low-income single parents in pursuing economic independence and strong, healthy families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way reported 13 grants totaling $1,609,332. The reported grants ranged from $6,450 to $848,490, with a median of $23,000. The largest awards included $848,490 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, $473,743 to NOCO Foundation, and $80,211 to The Matthews House. Other listed recipients included The Family Center/La Familia ($53,474), Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Services ($29,826), and Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition ($25,300). The listed grant purposes were general program support.
United Way’s 2024 filing describes $2.79 million in program-service investments benefiting more than 17,000 children, and nearly $1 million in child care scholarships, including support for 40 children of single mothers pursuing higher education. It also reports processing $1,372,032 in donor designations during 2024–25; these donor-directed distributions are distinct from the filing-year grant totals above. Its filing further describes infrastructure and capacity investments, including $3.7 million awarded in 2025 to nonprofit infrastructure grantees.
WomenGive child care scholarships are for eligible single mothers pursuing postsecondary education, with awards paid directly to child care providers and a once-per-semester direct cash assistance payment to recipients. Applications are submitted through the United Way application portal during designated application periods. This is a scholarship program for individuals, not an application process for outside organizations seeking grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Folk as board chair, Stephen West as chair-elect, Tegan Camden as secretary, and Barbara Walton as treasurer. It also lists Alexis Kennedy as community impact committee chair and Lori Rasmussen as resource development committee chair. Board members listed include Jason Damweber, Kelly McBartlett, and Linda Hoffmann.
United Way of Larimer County is led by Joy Sullivan, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; 6 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy Sullivan
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Anne Folk
Board Chair
Hr Committee Chair → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly McBartlett
Board Chair & Board Member
Secretary → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Chair & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Kennedy
Community Impact Committee Chair
Board Member → Community Impact Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Rasmussen
Resource Development Committee Chair
Board Member → Resource Development Committee Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Hathaway
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $94K (2025)
Lauren Leary
Vice President of Impact
Vice President & Impact → Vice President Impact, 2023
Vice President Impact → Vice President of Impact, 2024
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$63K (2022) → $78K (2025)
Christina Cooper
Vice President of Resource Development
Vice President of Development & Communications → Vice President of Resource Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $89K (2025)
Kelsey Diastra
Vice President of Communications & Events
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$74K (2025)
Naomi Young-Vp Of
Strategy & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$98K (2025)
Joni Friedman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hoffmann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen West
Chair Elect
Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kolczak
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Walton
Treasurer
Ci Committee Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Paepke
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Damweber
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tegan Camden
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Depasquale
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wong Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Greene
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda McNight
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Laura Jo Bhimani Washle (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Naomi Young (2022–2024) — Vice President of Strategy & Operations
- Former: Caesar Garduno (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly McBartlett - Chair (2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Kelsey Diastra-Boardthru (2024) — Vice President Communications & Events
- Former: Allison Hines (2020–2023) — Vice President Resource Development
- Former: Denise McFann (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Davis (2020–2023) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Deirdre Sullivan (2021–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Jeffrey Jackson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Cory (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lise Youngblade (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hooker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Molly Ghent (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Meuller (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Wagner (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tracy Oldemeyer (2020–2022) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Maria Gabriel (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Davids (2021–2022) — Vice President, Ops & Bus Development
- Former: Tina Harkness (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Yolanda Bevill (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Annie Davies (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Claire Bouchard (2020–2021) — Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Lorna Reeves (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Diaz Estrada (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Sparks (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $136K, to Joy Sullivan (President/CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Larimer County
How much does United Way of Larimer County give each year?
United Way of Larimer County gave $1.6M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.9M across 71 grants.
What is United Way of Larimer County's typical grant size?
United Way of Larimer County's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $123,795, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Larimer County that year got $240K on average.
Where does United Way of Larimer County give grants?
United Way of Larimer County gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (7 grants), Loveland, CO (3 grants) and Estes Park, CO (2 grants).
Does United Way of Larimer County give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Larimer County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Larimer County's largest grantees?
United Way of Larimer County's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County ($848,490), Noco Foundation ($473,743) and The Matthews House ($80,211), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Larimer County?
United Way of Larimer County reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.
What does United Way of Larimer County fund?
The organization’s mission is to mobilize the caring power of its community to support the success of all children and youth in Larimer County. Its four building blocks are family financial stability, kindergarten readiness, reading at grade level, and high school graduation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Larimer County?
United Way of Larimer County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check uwaylc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Larimer County's EIN?
United Way of Larimer County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6031503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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