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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2025 Expires: September 2026

United Way of Larimer County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

525 West Oak Street, Suite 101
Fort Collins, CO, 80521

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

United Way of Larimer County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
We mobilize the caring power of our community to support the success of all children and youth in Larimer County.”

Year, State Incorporated:
1958, CO

United Way of Larimer County tackles issues that matter most to the community and uses a collaborative approach to accomplish more together. It provides opportunities for businesses, individuals and organizations to be involved in strengthening Larimer County. Its programs and partnerships focus on Youth & Education, Financial Stability, Community Engagement and Nonprofit Excellence.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, United Way of Larimer County's program expenses were:

Programs $8,982,523
Total Program Expenses $8,982,523

Chief Executive
Joy Sullivan, CEO

Compensation*
$153,942

Chair of the Board
Anne Folk

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Hach

Board Size
17

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, 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 United Way of Larimer County's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Grants and Sponsorships $6,172,825
Campaign Revenue $2,706,673
Change in Beneficial Interest $229,693
Special Events $146,953
Service Fees, Rental, and Other Income $105,663
Investment Income $98,346
In-Kind Contributions $39,185
Total Income $9,499,338

Programs: 88% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $9,499,338
Total expenses: $10,156,349
  Program expenses $8,982,523
  Fundraising expenses $519,341
  Administrative expenses $654,485
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-657,011
Beginning Net Assets $6,015,587
Other Changes In Net Assets $-425,000
Ending Net Assets $4,933,576
Total Liabilities $1,821,183
Total Assets $6,754,759

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