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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

University of Northern Colorado Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(970) 351-1373
1620 Reservoir Road
Greeley, CO, 80631
https://www.bbb.org/wyoming-and-northern-colorado/consumer/qualify/46150607
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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

University of Northern Colorado Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

“This organization acts as a support entity for the University of Northern Colorado.  The University is responsible for all the fundraising activities and fundraising expenses.  The Foundation only accepts the donations and manages the funds.  As result, the organization has been provisionally passed on Standards 9 and 13.”

Stated Purpose:
The University of Northern Colorado Foundation is entrusted to provide support and steward donations for the University of Northern Colorado.

Year, State Incorporated:
1966, CO

Since inception, the UNC Foundation has accrued nearly 100 million dollars in endowed and current-use assets through fundraising initiatives and investment growth. With cornerstone values of integrity, accuracy, balance and partnership, the Foundation strives to achieve the following organizational objectives in support of the University: Every donor will be delighted about giving to UNC; It will be a trusted knowledge center for its stakeholders; Every dollar will be maximized toward its purpose; It will function as a cohesive team devoted to achieving its shared mission.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, University of Northern Colorado Foundation's program expenses were:

Programs $14,572,825
Total Program Expenses $14,572,825

Chief Executive
Andrew Feinstein, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mary Ann Littler, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
1

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.00%

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 University of Northern Colorado Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $30,890,564
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains $10,713,885
Interest and Dividends $3,991,412
Change in Value of Charitable Trust Annuities $2,755,966
Other Income $112,525
Nonfinancial Contributions $20,300
Uncollectible Pledges $-103,425
Total Income $48,381,227

Programs: 93% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $48,381,227
Total expenses: $15,627,916
  Program expenses $14,572,825
  Fundraising expenses $0
  Administrative expenses $1,055,091
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $32,753,311
Beginning Net Assets $160,495,519
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $193,248,830
Total Liabilities $1,613,814
Total Assets $194,862,644

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