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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2026 Expires: August 2028

Mile High United Way

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(303) 433-8383
711 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO, 80205
https://unitedwaydenver.org
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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

Mile High United Way meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good."

Year, State Incorporated:
1957, CO

Mile High United Way (MHUW) reports it brings people together to solve the Denver metro region’s most pressing issues. The organization supports programs and agencies that focus on giving children a strong start, promoting education and academic success, and creating economic opportunities for all. MHUW’s programs include the 2-1-1 Help Center, United for Families, United for Business, Bridging the Gap, Tax Help Colorado, and Strategic Investment Grants. The 2-1-1 Help Center helps families with referrals for child care, financial assistance, education, shelter, and food assistance. Bridging the Gap supports young people, ages 18 to 24, exiting the foster care system in setting career goals and accessing skill-building opportunities. Participants also receive a 36-month housing voucher, with some staying in the organization’s Uptown Apartments. The organization’s United for Families program works to increase access to high-quality child care, training for parents and caregivers, and education programs. MHUW’s United for Business helps women and minority small business owners access capital, provides business consulting, and skills training. In 2024, MHUW reports it invested $25.5 million in the community and impacted over 668,000 lives.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Mile High United Way's program expenses were:

Distributions to community agencies $10,630,248
Community impact $5,056,239
2-1-1 Help center $3,796,255
United Neighborhoods $1,343,786
Bridging the gap $1,225,333
Total Program Expenses $22,051,861

Chief Executive
Christine Benero, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$394,393

Chair of the Board
Neil Oberfeld

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Board Size
52

Paid Staff Size
125

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Workplace Giving, Cryptocurrency

Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $26,097,529, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

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 Mile High United Way's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Gross campaign results, net $11,776,856
Government $6,869,497
Opportunity Now Colorado $3,920,168
Investment return, net $3,168,285
Foundations $2,116,300
Special events, net $690,318
In-kind contributions $573,620
Other income $516,898
Rental income $193,877
Founder's Legacy Society $150,770
Total Income $29,976,589

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $29,976,589
Total expenses: $27,128,875
  Program expenses $22,051,861
  Fundraising expenses $3,825,073
  Administrative expenses $1,251,941
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,847,714
Beginning Net Assets $57,915,788
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $60,763,502
Total Liabilities $9,264,857
Total Assets $70,028,359

Note: According to the organization's consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, MHUW received in-kind contributions totaling $573,620 in the fomr of professional services ($499,058), food, good, and prizes ($43,082), and marketing and advertizing services ($31,480).

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