BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado focuses on enabling physical and mental wellness across Northern Colorado by helping to fill the gap between available resources and the needs of the community. We achieve this through supporting community wellness programs, hosting fundraising events for local projects and programs, and pursuing projects related to wellness in the community.
Year, State Incorporated:
1981, CO
Also Known As:
BridgeWell Foundation
PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: BridgeWell Foundation provides direct financial assistance to patients in Northern Colorado who are facing serious health challenges and financial hardship. This support helps ensure individuals can access critical care when they need it most, including cancer treatment, urgent medical or dental crises, and mental and cognitive health services. By reducing financial barriers, BridgeWell helps patients focus on healing and stability during some of lifes most difficult moments. COMMUNITY GRANTS:Through strategic community grants, BridgeWell Foundation invests in programs that strengthen health and wellness across Northern Colorado. Funding supports initiatives such as the Blue Star Fund for Veterans, HEARTSafe Community efforts that expand AED and CPR capacity, and nonprofit organizations delivering direct health and wellness services. These grants extend the Foundations impact beyond individual patients, helping build healthier, safer, and more resilient communities. HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: BridgeWell Foundation is committed to the future of healthcare through investments in education and workforce development. The Foundation provides scholarships for individuals pursuing degrees, licensure, or certification in health professions and partners with healthcare sector leaders to address critical staffing shortages. These efforts help ensure a strong, skilled healthcare workforce for Northern Colorado—today and for generations to come.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,202,423 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,202,423 |
Chief Executive
Nate Lamkin, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Mike Ball
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
FNBO
Board Size
10
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $1,140,230 |
| Investment Income | $429,204 |
| Special Events | $289,257 |
| Other Revenue | $9,050 |
| Total Income | $1,867,741 |
Programs: 65% Fundraising: 25% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $1,867,741 |
| Total expenses: | $1,863,070 |
| Program expenses | $1,202,423 |
| Fundraising expenses | $457,865 |
| Administrative expenses | $202,782 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,671 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,969,081 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,973,752 |
| Total Liabilities | $304,081 |
| Total Assets | $5,389,079 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming