Annual Report 2016–2017

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 1 Colorado Public Radio Bridges Broadcast Center 7409 South Alton Court Centennial, CO 80112 303-871-9191 www.cpr.org

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Making Waves Beyond Radio...... 4–5

Connecting Colorado With Outstanding Journalism...... 6–7

Sharing Stories Behind The Music...... 8-9

Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Accomplishments...... 10–11

Your Donations At Work...... 12–13

Investing In The Community...... 14

FY17 Revenue & Expenses...... 15

Donor Support...... 16–22

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 3 Making Waves Beyond Radio

For more than four decades, Colorado Public Radio has moved and inspired listeners in unexpected ways. And this year, with the help of CPR’s supporters, thoughtful, mean- ingful and in-depth news and music reached farther and impacted more people than ever before.

It’s been a year of major achievements for Colorado Public Radio as we’ve adapted to serve a 21st-century audience. The organization made significant strides to go beyond broadcast, reaching Coloradans wherever they are — whether in the car, at work or using the smartphone in their pocket.

Providing a community resource that so many depend on is only possible because of the people who support Colorado Public Radio. Every CPR member and underwriter strengthens the organization’s ability to expand local programs. And their financial contributions this past year allowed us to reach more people with new podcasts and forward-thinking partnerships in the newsroom.

Over 800,000* people turned to Colorado Public Radio for in-depth news and music in the last 12 months — the largest audience in the organization’s history.

*Source: Nielsen Audio Spring/Fall 2016 and Google Analytics.

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Coloradans also demonstrated how much they value CPR’s programming with a record-number of philanthropic donations and an influx of Evergreen Members who sustain CPR with monthly contributions. The tens of thousands of people who made a financial commitment to CPR sent a clear message: Colorado Public Radio is impacting the lives of individuals and the larger Colorado community.

“Thanks to CPR, I learn something new every day and can stay up to date on Curious people across Colorado and the what’s happening during my commute U.S. discovered CPR this year through at home and around the world.” access to new podcasts, curated Spotify — Karen Sherman-Perez playlists and stories on the NPR One app. CPR Member, Montrose

Thanks to this strong and generous network of supporters, Colorado Public Radio can inform, enlighten and entertain hundreds of thousands of Coloradans as we continue to PHOTOS - Left: “Colorado Matters” Executive Producer and Host grow and evolve alongside the community, just as we have Ryan Warner interviews author Scott Carney at one of four this past year. CPR member-appreciation events. Top: Members of Colorado Chamber Players in the Colorado Public Radio Performance Studio. Above: “OpenAir Session” with the Colorado group Ugly Architect.

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 5 Connecting Colorado With Outstanding Journalism

Colorado Public Radio has a long history of exceptional reporting and, over the last 12 months, CPR News continued to produce the highest quality journalism for an ever larger audience. Thanks to new and longstanding partnerships, experimentation in the newsroom and an expanded broadcast network, CPR News is more accessible to people throughout Colorado and beyond.

Photo: Arts advocate Brian Elyo in front of a downtown Colorado Springs sculpture. Elyo was featured in an interview for a 2016 story about funding for public art projects.

BRINGING THE NEWS TO NEW PLACES “Greater accessibility helps ensure that CPR News expanded its reach and geographic makeup we’re connected to the state’s large — this year, helping to realize the organization’s vision to be a statewide network that connects Colorado’s diverse and growing — population.” communities to news and information. CPR’s dedicated members made the addition of new signals in Boulder, Pueblo and Colorado Springs possible so that CPR News — Sean Nethery is accessible on the FM dial across the Front Range. Senior Vice President, Programming

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WORKING TOGETHER RAISES THE BAR Left to right: NPR’s Robert Smith with CPR’s Digital Producer Nathaniel Minor, General Assignment Reporter Ben Markus and “Colorado Matters” Managing Producer Rachel Estabrook at the The goal is simple: Work collaboratively with other 2017 NPR StoryLab workshop. newsrooms to produce more comprehensive reporting that reaches more people. Whether it was sharing stories with the Durango Herald or working with NPR and member stations to give stories local and national context, CPR News made significant progress toward this goal.

The 2016 election involved a truly integrated approach to cover stories impacting not only those in Colorado, but across the country. Colorado Public Radio worked closely with NPR to delve deeper into critical issues, present mul- tiple viewpoints, and help Coloradans understand what’s happening around the country, while contextualizing local issues for a national audience.

“It’s so valuable to connect with reporters in other cities who are looking at the same issues with their own local perspective. We might identify differences between our regions, or we might discover patterns that exist in both places — either of which can result in really meaningful stories.”

— Megan Verlee Three members of the CPR News team traveled to Wash- Features Editor, CPR News ington D.C. this spring to participate in NPR’s Story Lab workshop — a project designed to incubate experimental journalism in the newsroom. CPR’s team was one of 10 Colorado Public Radio’s collaborative reporting efforts selected nationally, and is using the opportunity to develop were recognized with several awards this year, including a forthcoming series exploring Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of the organization’s first Alfred I. duPont Award from the Rights (TABOR), due in the fall of 2017. Columbia School of Journalism — one of journalism’s highest honors. Member support for the CPR newsroom this past year furthered the organization’s tradition of outstanding These editorial partnerships, particularly with NPR, are journalism, providing resources to produce even more also informing the future of Colorado Public Radio News content. And now, with an expanded statewide network as they’ve supported projects that foster innovative and partners to support distribution, CPR News is reach- storytelling and distribution. ing more people in more places than ever before.

“Collaborations with NPR continue to transform and challenge our journalists to tell Colorado stories in new and different ways.”

— Kelley Griffin Vice President of CPR News

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 7 Sharing Stories Behind The Music

Behind every great piece of music on Colorado Public Radio is a great story. In the last 12 months, CPR uncovered many of these stories and found innovative ways to share them with new audiences.

“Listeners appreciate learning about the influences and backstories of music they hear. Being able to tell musicians’ stories and provide context for what makes their music special is inspiring.”

— Alisha Sweeney Host / Colorado Music Coordinator, CPR’s Open Air

CPR Classical teamed up with conductor and lecturer Features like “OpenAir Live & Scott O’Neil to produce weekly features and a five-part Local” and “Colorado Spotlight” series exploring the life of Mozart, both projects lending showcased local musicians who are context and insight into the most important classical music. influencing Colorado’s cultural footprint. Thanks to dedicated members, Colorado Public Radio can continue to explore new programs and teach curious music-lovers something new.

Through generous donations, CPR members supported Colorado Public Radio’s commitment to serve diverse “Scott’s deep knowledge of the music music communities and share untold stories behind music and his immersion in Colorado’s being created today. This helped CPR launch several new initiatives this year, including podcasts from CPR Classical classical community through conduct- and CPR’s OpenAir: ing the Colorado Symphony is a huge

“Inside Track” from CPR’s OpenAir takes listeners back- asset for CPR and listeners alike.” stage for exclusive interviews with notable musicians and offers an inside look at their latest music. — Monika Vischer “Centennial Sounds” from CPR Classical explores the CPR Classical Program Director world of contemporary classical music and living composers making music right here in the Centennial State.

8 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO SPOTLIGHT ON COLORADO MUSIC

A focus for both of CPR’s music services is shining a light on Colorado’s vibrant music community. Recording sessions in the CPR Performance Studio continue to be a central resource for Coloradans to experience home- grown local talent. Each interview, story and performance serves as a megaphone to amplify the distinct music shaping Colorado’s culture today.

Throughout the year, CPR’s OpenAir and CPR Classical also partnered with local venues and organizations to present more music in-concert, including a special col- laboration with The Music District to showcase musicians in Fort Collins, and two world premieres: Stephen Lias’ orchestral piece, “All the Songs that Nature Sings,” broad- cast live with the Boulder Philharmonic and the Colorado Symphony’s performance of a new violin concerto by Daniel Kellogg featuring soloist Yumi Hwang-Williams.

PHOTOS - Above, clockwise from top: Boulder-based classical artist Matthew Dane. Emcee Kalyn Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp recording an “OpenAir Session.” Clay Rose of local country-rock band Gasoline Lollipops. Denver-based Devotcha’s Tom Hagerman. Flutist Brook Ferguson of the Colorado Symphony. Opposite, left to right: More than half of CPR’s 196 in-studio “OpenAir Live & Local” with Colfax Speed performances over the last year featured Queen. Scott O’Neil lecturing in the CPR Performance Studio and with CPR Classical local musicians. host Karla Walker.

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 9 Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Accomplishments

It’s the extraordinary talents of people behind the voices you hear on Colorado Public Radio who bring our story to life. Every day, more than 100 people come to work at Bridges Broadcast Center, sharing their creative energy and passion for public radio, which fuels outstanding news and music programming.

Individuals are at every stage of their career at Colorado Public Radio and, this year, we celebrated five in particular for their unique contributions to CPR’s legacy: Long-time radio veterans Charley Samson and Richard Ray — both of whom retired after decades on the airwaves — and three CPR fellows — Sam Brasch, Rebekah Romberg and Michael Sakas — who were hired into full-time positions this summer.

With the help of members and supporters, the people who work at Colorado Public Radio have opportunities to thrive and succeed. Through their successes, the organization will continue its extraordinary legacy and chart a successful path into future.

10 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Thanks to the success of CPR’s Fellowship Program, which launched in 2015, the next generation of public radio talent is being cultivated right here in Colorado.

PHOTOS - Above, left to right: Reporters Michael Sakas and Sam Brasch, and content producer Rebekah Romberg. Below clockwise: CPR Classical host Richard Ray. Ray’s retirement celebration with fellow hosts (left to right) David Rutherford, Jean Inaba, Monika Vischer and Karla Walker. Ray greets a concertgoer at the Colorado A page in local radio history turned when Music Festival. Ray with pianist Anne-Marie long-time CPR Classical hosts Richard Ray McDermott at Bravo! Vail during “SummerFest.” Opposite, clockwise: CPR Classical’s Charley and Charley Samson retired this year after Samson and Monika Vischer recording at his retire- ment celebration in August, 2016. Samson in-studio storied careers. with Central City Opera performers. Samson hosts Cadmus in the CPR Performance Studio. Samson with opera and Charley fan Ellie Caulkins.

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 11 Your Donations At Work

Thanks to a strong community of members, CPR was able to go above and beyond, producing and curating programs that continue to impact communities throughout Colorado. Your generous contributions this year made the expansion and improvement of our work possible.

SEPTEMBER CPR Classical announces a new collaboration to help audiences explore classical music more deeply with former resident conductor of the Colorado Symphony, Scott O’Neil. OCTOBER CPR’s OpenAir debuts a new season of “OpenAir Live & Local,” in collaboration with Colorado Public Television.

NOVEMBER During a historic election year, the 2016 Colorado Voter’s Guide produced by CPR News amasses the largest digital audience in the organization’s history.

JULY CPR News expands efforts to engage Coloradans in the reporting process with two long-term projects taking an in-depth look at funding for public arts and the effects of climate change in Colorado.

12 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO MARCH The CPR News team was one of 10 selected to participate in the 2017 NPR StoryLab workshop, a project started by NPR in 2015 as an incubator for exploratory journalism. APRIL CPR Classical launches “Centennial Sounds,” a new podcast that spotlights classical music by living composers performed in Colorado.

DECEMBER Colorado Public Radio News wins an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for the 2015 collaborative expose with NPR about the U.S. Army’s dismissal of disabled veterans.

MAY déCollage records the 450th “OpenAir Session” in the CPR Performance Studio.

PHOTOS - October: A Red Rocks concert by Nederland-based band Elephant Revival is featured in the first episode of “Colorado Live & Local,” season three. December: Sgt. Larry Morrison, whose story was included in the JUNE award-winning investigation into the U.S. Army’s Colorado Public Radio establishes dismissal of soldiers with brain injuries and other two new signals in Colorado Springs, mental health issues. March: (Left to right) NPR’s Robert Smith with CPR’s Nathaniel Minor, Ben making CPR News accessible on the Markus and Rachel Estabrook. April: Boulder FM dial from Pueblo to Loveland. musician Matthew Dane plays the viola d’amore in the CPR Performance Studio. Dane’s collabo- ration with Los Angeles composer Reena Esmail, who wrote a piece of music for the unique instru- ment, is featured on the podcast’s first episode.

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 13 Investing In The Community

Bruce and Martha Clinton, with family members, gathered at Colorado Public Radio to cele- brate The Clinton Family Fund’s half a million dollar gift in support of CPR’s classical programming. A recording studio was named in their honor.

An investment in Colorado Public Radio is an investment in the future of the Colorado community. Each and every contribution from CPR members had a hand in bringing in-depth news and music to Coloradans everywhere. This “It’s abundantly clear that CPR has a community support is essential in order for CPR to foster a well-informed and engaged Colorado. huge impact on the public discourse in Colorado. The foundation sought to amplify this impact by strengthening “Public services like CPR enable great the newsroom’s bureaus, growing the things to happen in unexpected and talent pipeline with the Fellowship even unlikely places. Nothing could Program and by challenging other make me feel better than knowing I’m current donors to increase their gifts. part of something that reaches out to We have a deep conviction around the the world — not to gain something, but quality of CPR’s staff and programming rather to give something.” and it has been incredibly satisfying — Marisa Paull-Gorst to see these strategies bear fruit.” CPR Member — Nicole Marie Bergeron Jacques M. Littlefield Foundation

14 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO FY17 Revenue & Expenses

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (In 000s) FISCAL YEAR: July 1, 2016 to FY17 FY16 ASSETS June 30, 2017 Current assets $15,225 $14,108 Fixed/other assets $26,595 $25,866 Total assets $41,820 $39,974

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Liabilities $756 $866 Bonds payable $14,607 $15,288 Net assets $26,457 $23,820

Total liabilities & net assets $41,820 $39,974

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (In 000s)

FY17 FY16 REVENUE $ $ Revenue Individual giving 11,180 10,135 Underwriting $5,31 1 $5,088 Individual giving 61% Corporation for Public Broadcasting $893 $881 Underwriting 28% All other support $1,097 $719 Corporation for TOTAL REVENUE $ 18,481 $16,823 Public Broadcasting 5% All other support 6% EXPENSES Programming/production $9,986 $9,531 Underwriting/fundraising $4,012 $3,837 Management/general $959 $915 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 14,957 $14,283

Net from operations $3,524 $2,540 Depreciation $ 886 $726 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS $2,638 $1,814

Expenses Programming/production 67% Underwriting/fundraising 27% Management/general 6%

For a copy of the audited financial statements, visit cpr.org.

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 15 Donor Support

This past year, Colorado Public Radio’s many thousands of supporters allowed us to better reflect the needs and interests of the Colorado community. Without your support, this year and every year, this important work would not be possible.

Colorado Public Radio’s supporters give in many ways:

MEMBERS More than 50,000 people make a contribution within a calendar year as CPR members, providing essential funding for day-to-day operations and stability.

EVERGREEN MEMBERS More than half of all members, Evergreen Members make monthly donations, providing a secure, steady stream of support on which CPR’s daily work depends.

NETWORK PARTNERS Members who make a gift of $1,200–$4,999 per year, reflecting their appreciation of CPR as a statewide community resource.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS Individuals who give higher-level annual gifts, between $5,000–$9,999, providing significant support to advance quality news and music.

LEADERSHIP PARTNERS Individuals and family foundations contributing $10,000 or more each year to ensure CPR is accessible to people all over Colorado.

UNDERWRITERS Over 600 businesses and organizations support CPR’s work, connecting Coloradans from the Western Slope to the Front Range.

LEGACY CIRCLE Members name Colorado Public Radio in their will, providing support for the Opportu- nity Fund, which enables CPR to meet changing community needs.

16 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Donor support during the fiscal year, July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Names featured with donor permission.

LEADERSHIP PARTNERS Pat McClearn Paula Lutomirski Trygve and Vicki Myhren and Prentice O’Leary Balan Nair and Joe Joe Chacko-Nair Joe and Ginny Mello $100,000+ Jens Necker Charitable Fund MaryEllen Niehoff The Clinton Family Fund Lisa Negri Bryant and Nonie Reber The Jacques M. Littlefield Foundation Paul Bechtner Foundation Cork and Bill Rech Ann and Bob Pena Joanna and Mark Rosenblum $20,000+ Dean and Carolyn Salter Mary Kay Sharp Anonymous (1) Drs. Morris H. and Ellen P. Susman Stoddard Family Foundation Marilyn L. Brown Buzz and George Ann Victor Bob and Georgi Contiguglia Judi and Joe Wagner Greg Ellenoff and Celina Aisner COMMUNITY PARTNERS Margaret and Max Wycisk Gates Family Foundation Chester and Brooks Luby $5,000+ Anonymous (15) NETWORK PARTNERS $10,000+ 1040 Foundation Anonymous (7) Aaron Rashti Family Foundation $2,500+ Max and Elaine Appel Anchor Point Foundation Anonymous (9) Argosy Foundation (Amy Batchelor and Brad Feld) Jandel Allen-Davis Jeff Baldwin and Debra Perry The Ben and Lucy Ana Walton Fund and Anthony Davis The Barton Family Foundation of the Walton Family Foundation Catherine and Truman Anderson Benedict Family Foundation David Christerson James Berggren Ellen Blum and Karen Newman J. Fern Black Brett Family Foundation Liane and Robert Clasen Sara Blake Janet Burda and Bob Zupkus Eric Cornejo and Dr. Alan Arbuckle Arlene Bobrow and Charles Tenabe Christie Cadwell Family Foundation DeeDee and Peter Decker Justin and Tobey Borus Robert Connelly Kathy and Brian Dolan Marge Bozarth The Driscoll Foundation Michael P. Dowling Deborah and Clark Bublitz Sandy Elliott Peter and Ellen Durst Bernie and Mary Beth Buescher Gary W. Ferrera and Rebecca Ferrera Duke and Pam Hartman Jim and Janice Campbell Tom and Ginny Fowler Mike and Carleen Haselden Merle C. Chambers Gooding Family Foundation Lorraine and Harley Higbie Steve Coffin Rhondda and Peter Grant Michael and Christine Janeczko and Patty Shwayder-Coffin Green Fund Richard and Mary Anne Johnston John L Coil Jenks Necker Charitable Fund Larry E. and Mary A. Kuhn Sue Coughlin and Dino Ianni Living Closer Foundation Carole Q. Leight Carolyn Daniels The Lloyd J. King Luff Family Fund Mark and Katy Dickson and Eleanor R. King Foundation Nicole Luskey Brad Dobski Doctor and Mrs. Ted Eickhoff Mark Esposito and Cary Kinross-Wright Bruce Fierst Stacy and Henry Fischer Brent and Sarah Gephart Temple Grandin Joseph and Barbara Graziano Peter J. Griffiths Ann Hinkins Steiner Graham and Cathy Hollis The Hueni Family Doug and Rusty Johnson Phil Johnson and Lou Raders Greg and Catherine Kaiser Drs. Peter Kennealey and Colleen Murphy Libby Kirkpatrick Melinda and Terry Larrington Steve and Courtney Marsters Stephen C. Miller Bob Nogueira and Russ Johnson Gordon and Pam Parker Dr. Rachel K. Paull Mary E. Ricketson Kathryn Records Ryan Marilyn and John Salzman Rich and Terri Slivka Jim Steverson Tom and Kris Stoever CPR News’ Rachel Estabrook and Ryan Warner Tom and Kathy Stokes with supporter Monika Burkhart. COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 17 NETWORK PARTNERS continue

The Tim and Mary Haddon Susan Diaz Kathryn and Michael Huwaldt Family Foundation Bob and Julie Diehl William Hyde and Dolores Tiongco Dennis Trescott Sean and Carrie Dougherty Martin and Sue Inglis Polly Warner and Chris Crawford Bruce and Jaren Ducker John and Margaret Iwanicki Weiser Engineering Jim East and David Johns Gary and Janet Jacobs Windfall Foundation Pam Eaton and Ted Zukoski Ann Jones Robyn Wolf Janet Eden-Harris and Paul Harris Bob and Shani Jones Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias Doug Jones $1,200+ Barbara Ellman Judy Joseph John Elmblad and Diane Carter LaDonna and Jay Jurgensen Anonymous (497) Greg Eurich and Katy Miller Phil and Linda Keenan Raydean Acevedo Mary Lou Faddick Carol and Tony Keig Joe Adams and Patricia Habel Richards and Deborah Felder Howard Kenison and Debbie Heidish Mona Ahmed and Chris Hughes Janis S. and Richard W. Ferrell Sam and Lana Kevan Jonathan Anderson Jill Ferris Tessa and Steven Kirchner Dr. Don Aptekar Amy Fesmire Gabrielle Knox and John Edmiston and Harriet Moyer Aptekar Jack Finlaw and Greg Movesian Tom and Annette Kowal Family Marcelle Arak Steve Fisher and Luci Berte Paul and Joyce Krasnow In memory of Devon Arnold Bryan Fleming and Mike Orr Steve and Barbara Krause Lauren Arnold and Martin McCarter Rick Foster and Julie Waggener John Kreitner Dr. Joyce K. Aycock Dr. Terry L. and Pam Fouts Drs. Richard and Mary Krugman and Dr. Robert C. Doebele Susan and John France David and Pam Kurth Greg and Jenny Baldwin Drs. Michael and Molly Frank Bob and Susie Ladenburger Carol and John Balkcom Lorie Freeman and Bob Severson Robert Lambert MD The Bardsley Foundation David and Debra Freyer Ted and Carol Larremore Jill and Adam Barkin Sandra Fritz Elizabeth Legg and John White Tom and Diane Barrett Alice and Steven Gansfield Peggy Lehmann Michelle Barron Rick and Margaret Garbe Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Janice Baucum David and Carrie Gartland Wattis Foundation Chuck Becker Jenny Gentry Charles and Gretchen Lobitz David and Cynthia Becker Jody Georgeson Hal and Ann Logan Irene and George Becker Al and Gail Gerrish Mr. and Mrs. John Lohre George Belsey Paula Gibson and Scott Steinke Randy and Cindy Looper The Benziger Family Dr. Lindy Gilchrist, Dr. Timothy Dudley Judith Lopez Virginia Berkeley and Tom Dietvorst and Dr. Lynn Joffe Mrs. Jane H. Ludick Leigh A. Bingham Peter and Elisabeth Glass Fran MacKenzie Joe Blake Connie Golas Tom and Trang MacKenzie Beatriz Bonnet and Michael O’Connor Sandy and Marty Goldhaber James and Mary Kay Mallon Kelly Bookman Veronica Goodrich Kim and Nancy Malville Carolyn and Joe Borus Robert Gore and Marge Bornstein Jonathan and Chelsea Manheim Chuck and Robbie Breaux Ed and Dianne Green Dr. Jasmine Martin Tupper Briggs Erin and David Grisanti Jeanie and Randal Martines Bud and Marie from Boulder Dr. and Mrs. Eric Gross Andy Mathis Colleen Bryan Ira Haber Saranne Maxwell Peter Bryant Hal and Beverly Haddon Carly Mayer David and Elizabeth Budd Carl and Mary Hagen Jerrald McCollum The Campbell Foundation Margaret and Steve Hahn Jane McConnell and T.J. Heyman Steve and Linda Cantrill Gwen and Allan Hale Linda and Phillip McCurdy Hilary H. Carlson Simon Hambidge Anne McGihon Jay and Nancy Carlson and Elizabeth Bayliss Denny McGihon Brian and Adriana Carpenter Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hamlin John W. McKendree Jennifer Caskey David and Mary Mead Hammond Lynda McNeive and Lynn Hornbrook Caulkins Family Foundation Keith and Becky Hammond Joan H. McWilliams Sam Cheris Moya Hansen Barbara A. Medina Dan and Dona Chilcoat Robert and Catherine Harada Ken and Maria Mendelsberg Sarah Chilton Jeff Harding Joannah Merriman Janet and John Chrisbens Keith and Alyson Hayes Doug Michaels Charles Clack and Antoinette Tadolini John and Barb Helfrich Steve and Gayle Miller Sheila Cleworth Nancy and Bruce Henson Ellen Miller-Brown and Carl Kraus Adam and Mindy Cohen Dr. Sue Ellen Hirschfeld Wynn and Millie Montgomery Mary Jo and Jim Collins Kenneth and Tania Ho Ann and Alan Mord John and JoAnn Congdon Marley and Linda Hodgson Frank and Pat Moritz Tom and Noel Congdon Dr. Richard Hoffman Dr. Kathy Morse Guy and Helen Connolly Elizabeth Holman Bob Mosher Jerry Conover and Jacquelyn Wonder Richard and Janet Holman Teresa and Paul Mueller The Conway Bennett Family Ruth and George Hopfenbeck Norman Mueller Mark Coulter Garry and Carol Horle and Christine Murphy Joyce and Frederick Coville Holly Hoting Bob Musgraves Kathi and Steve Cramer Gray and Patricia Houlton and Joan Prusse Martha Davis Lee Ann Huntington Erin Neil Barbara De Jong and Dr. Neil Toribara Drs. Sarah and Harold Nelson Kate Denning

18 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Nancy Nelson and Jim Krasno Caleb Stepan and Myken White Colorado State University Nelson Family Foundation Donald L. Stevens Global Campus Raule Nemer and Bob Topp and Gail S. Schoettler DaVita Carol and Richard Neslund Mr. Peter A. Stevenson Koelbel & Company Sean and Melissa Nethery Ken and Pab Stiefler Leeds School of Business George Nimmo Margaret J. Stookesberry at University of Colorado The O’Brien Family Dr. Bill Strempel ListenUp Kevin D. O’Connor Michael Sturges MD St. Joseph Hospital and Janet Ellen Raasch Decker Swann Wright Water Engineers Brian and Joyce Olson Jim and Sue Swanson Xcel Energy Edward and Jean Onderko Irene and Joe Szyliowicz The O’Rourke Family Mrs. Thomas Taplin $25,000+ Hugh and Colleen Osborne John Tarr 5280 Magazine Bruce Paton Chris and Christine Tesmer Bonfils Blood Center Diane Peake Barb and Mike Thomas Brilliant Earth Virginia and Perry Peine Jack R. and Konnie E. Thompson Canopy Airport Parking Karl Pelletier and Jennifer Rocks Richard Turner and Britta Erickson Centura Health Eric Perryman and Lori Potter Ben and Amie Valore-Caplan Citywide Banks Nancy and Jeff Peterson Ed and Pat VanBramer Colorado Chautauqua Association Dr. Susan Pharo Joan Venable Comcast Janice and Malcolm Pitts Varela Wilson Family Denver Art Museum Keith and Mimi Pockross Jim Walker Divorce Matters Dr. Robin Post and Herman Post Drs. Fred and Marianne Wamboldt Dorsey & Whitney Susan Powers and Russ Wayman Drs. Michael and Patrice Whistler EON Office Products Robert and Dory Pratt Greg and Dorothy Wilson Europtics Nick and Kathy Prinster Leslie Y. Wilson Iliff School of Theology Amy Pulver Jimmy Winokur InnovAge Carol Quinn Dee and Jan Wisor Landmark Theatres Scott and Joellen Raderstorf Carol Wolf Live Urban Real Estate Leslie C. Randolph Estelle R. Wolf Lone Tree Arts Center and Dr. Brann Johnson Drs. Julie Wolf and Wes Williams Marczyk Fine Foods Harland and MaryAnn Ranney Dean and Marsha Woodward Marczyk Fine Wines Randy and Kathy Reims Mitch and Eva Woolhiser The Remy Family John Wright Patricia Renner Karen Yablonski-Toll Nora Reznickova Phil Zeitler and Barbara Morris Myra and Robert Rich Vince Zimmerman Peter and Marinka Riley and Dan Murphy Steven and Joan Ringel Joseph Zmugg Jan and Dave Robertson Andy Robinson Liane and Tobin Rockley VEHICLE DONORS Genie Roosevelt Sally and Byron Rose Sherry and Alan Rowe $2,500+ Rachel Weston Rowell Anonymous (206) and Knox Rowell Bill and Sharon Elfenbein The Ruhnka Family Gooding Family Foundation Travis Rumsey Phil Johnson and Lou Raders David Rutherford and Kelly Zander Jesper Perl Kristensen Monika M. Rutkowski The Ruhnka Family Colorado Public Radio News’ Megan Verlee with the co-host of WBUR’s “Here & Now,” Jeremy Hobson. Mo and Carole Salman Steve and Janie Saul $1,200+ Van Sauve Anonymous (88) Bob and Linda Schenkein Randy and Cindy Looper Benjamin and Alessandra Schulein Rodolfo and Margaret Perez Noosa Yoghurt Bill and Debbie Self Oster Jewelers Russ Shaw PetAid Colorado Barabara Shecter and Will Carpenter UNDERWRITING Planned Parenthood Patty and David Shelton of The Rocky Mountains Matthew Sherman and Margit Sereny SUPPORT Public Service Credit Union Stan Siefer Quest Diagnostics Doug and Cindy Smith $100,000+ Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Dr. Aris and Suzanne Sophocles Denver Center Swallow Hill Music Association Sorenson Family Foundation for the Performing Arts The Burnham Law Firm The Sorenson Family Trust University of Denver The Colorado Health Foundation Robert E. Springer, Jr. The Harris Law Firm and Lucy Bradley-Springer $50,000+ University of Colorado Denver Stephen Stank AEG Presents Denver University of Northern Colorado James Steed Bonfils Stanton Foundation Graduate School Bob and Carol Steele Colorado Lottery Vacasa Diane and Bill Steen COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 19 UNDERWRITING SUPPORT continued

$10,000+ Gay And Lesbian Fund For Colorado Grand Junction Subaru Accelerated Schools Gensales and Grand Junction Volkswagen Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Greenberg Traurig, LLP Great Divide Brewing Company Anythink Libraries Guaranty Bank Gusterman’s Silversmiths Arvada Center for the Arts History Colorado Center Ibraheems Rugs & Furnishings and Humanities Illegal Pete’s Jones & Keller Aspen Ridge Recovery Immunoe Mindfish Test Prep Baby And Company Innovative Openings Inc. Monarch Casino Black Hawk Balfour Instructure Movemasters, Inc. Boulder Creek Neighborhoods IXL Learning Parisi & Firenze A Tavola Brain Balance Achievement Centers Kantorei Phamaly Bravo! Vail Kitchen Distributors Postmodern Company Brock Publishing Company Kitchens By Wedgewood Roo Bar BSW Real Estate Larkburger Shaw Construction Carillon at Boulder Creek Live Nation Sony Pictures Classics Carrier Colorado Lokal Homes St. John’s Cathedral Center for Out of Court Divorce MAD Greens Tattered Cover Bookstore Chalat Hatten and Banker Manitou Springs Chamber The Fort Restaurant Children International Market Perceptions Thrive Market Christy Sports and Patio Metropolitan State University Visit Denver ClearChoice Dental Implant Center Mile High United Way White Wave Foods CoBank Modern Market Wonderbound CoBiz Financial Naropa University Young Americans Center Coit Services National Jewish Health for Financial Education Colorado Allergy & Asthma Center Northstar Investment Advisors Colorado Ballet Oneneck I.T. Solutions $5,000+ Opera Colorado Colorado Music Festival Agape Healthcare Otten Johnson Robinson Colorado State Bank and Trust Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor Neff & Ragonetti Colorado State University AndersonMasonDale Architects Parker Arts Culture & Events College of Business Atelier Interior Design Paintcare Colorado Symphony Attention Homes Peak ENT and Voice Center Comcast West Breckenridge Creative Arts Pelegrin & Radeff, P.C. Community Shares Of Colorado City O’ City Pental Surfaces Curious Theatre Company Colorado Academy Pharmaceutical Research Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Polsinelli Colorado Free University Regis University Colorado Shakespeare Festival Robert Mann Rugs Colorado Wildlife Council Silicon Stem Academy Community Foundation Snell & Wilmer of Boulder County Spencer Fane Credit Union Of Colorado Stinson Leonard Street CU Presents The Dairy Center for the Arts Denver Botanic Gardens Traer Air LLC Doris Stipech Utah Office Of Tourism Douglas Triggs, Attorney Window World of Colorado Downtown Grand Junction Business Improvement District $7,500+ EKS&H Aurora Fox Arts Center Excelsior Youth Centers, Inc. Denver Health Medical Plan Bitsbox Floor & Decor Denver Metro OMS Call To Arms Brewing Company Formula Roofing Denver Museum Central City Opera Friends of Chamber Music of Nature and Science CGI Good Samaritan Denver Screen Print and Embroidery Children’s Museum of Denver Medical Center Foundation Douglas County Libraries at Marisco Campus Gregory R. Giometti & Associates Downtown Grand Junction Businesses Cisco Webex Greystone Technology Elevation Beer Company Classic Pianos Hanes Outlet Stores Emporia State University Clyfford Still Museum Healthier Colorado Equip Colorado River District HealthOne Ethos Veterinary Health Colorado State University Hi-Dive Etkin Johnson Group Executive MBA Home Care Of The Grand Valley Faegre Baker Daniels Crested Butte Music Festival Ibex Outdoor Clothing Fairfax Wine and Spirits Denver Folklore Center International School of Denver Fantastic Sams Denver Spine Surgeons Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC Fennemore Craig Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa Iwillandtrust.com First Western Trust Bank Emporium Presents Keith County Visitors Commission Flynn Investigations Group GB Fish And Chips Kuni Honda

20 Annual Report 2016–2017 | COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Littleton Adventist Hospital Rob and Ruth Brown Lotus School of Excellence Richard Montgomery Bruce Mind Springs Health Family Trust and West Springs Hospital Colleen Bryan Molly’s Spirits Elizabeth Bryant Mount Saint Vincent Kitrina and Alan* Bryant Namaste Solar Peter Bryant Odell Brewing David and Elizabeth Budd Praxis Advisory Gary Burandt Great-West Life & Annuity Prestige Imports Janet Burda and Bob Zupkus Insurance Company Purrfect Health Cat Hospital Monica K. Burkhardt IBM Corporation REcolorado Don I. Campbell Illinois Tool Works Foundation Robin Wood Realty Jennifer Caskey The Janus Foundation Savio House Donald J. Cato* Matching Gift Program Seakr Engineering Janneli and Eric Chapin Nelnet Foundation Simon & Schuster Liane and Robert Clasen Qualcomm Matching Gifts Program Sound Relief Hearing Center Drs. Andrea and Ken Cohen Xcel Energy Foundation Staenberg-Loup Jewish Tom and Noel Congdon Community Center Robert Connelly Station 26 Brewing Company Kathleen E. Conway Tennyson Center for Children LEGACY CIRCLE Eric Cornejo and Dr. Alan Arbuckle Terry Bicycles Sue Coughlin and Dino Ianni the mama ’hood Anonymous (508) Janet Crouch The Nature Conservancy Dr. Debra Josephson Abrams Penelope S. Cunningham* Tony’s Meats and Market Sally V. Allen Barry and Gay Curtis-Lusher University of Colorado South Denver Donald W. Alperstein Helena Davis US Bank Max and Elaine Appel Barbara De Jong Vail Health Marcelle Arak Bob and Julie Diehl Volunteers of America Tara Aronson Cyndra Dietz Westervelt Ecological Services Kathleen Aubert Deborah Distler and Garth Englund, Jr. Westword Chris Power Bain* Edwin Dommreis* Wings Over The Rockies Museum Paul H. Barrett, MD Walt Duncan Zoom Lisa E. Battan Suzanne Dysard David and Cynthia Becker Jim East and David Johns George Belsey Janet Eden-Harris and Paul Harris David and Patricia Bennett Todd T. Egan MATCHING GIFT Sonja E. Benson* Bill and Sharon Elfenbein COMPANIES Virginia Berkeley The Ervin Family Lyle E. Bourne Mark Esposito $1,200+ Dr. Sally J. Boyson and Cary Kinross-Wright Marge Bozarth Sean Essex Caterpillar Foundation Elizabeth Bradley and Andee Rubin Sally I. Everett Chevron Andre and Janet Branum Hollen Ferrendelli The Colorado Health Foundation Taina Brin Jill Ferris EOG Resources Fred and Mary Brown Rick Foster and Julie Waggener Jimmy Gagliano* Bernie Gardetto B. I. Garlinghouse Robert L. Gaudreau* Dr. Charles L Geddes* Jenny Gentry Thomas M. Georges* Paula Gibson and Scott Steinke Helen Gillikin Kathryn J. Goff and Harold C. Scott Sandy and Marty Goldhaber Christopher Goméz Luann Good-deCurnou David J. Gottorff Tom Graham and Judith Pettibone Steve and Carol Gransee Ron Guillot Mark and Stacey Hall Krista Hall-Meriwether Paula and Edward Hamlin Laurel Hammack Singers from Opera Colorado’s production of Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West” in the CPR Performance Studio. *Deceased

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO | Annual Report 2016–2017 21 Local authors and scientists join “Colorado Matters” Executive Producer and Host Ryan Warner Richard A. Price for an interview at the second of four CPR member-appreciation events. This event included a Gerald Quiat* discussion about colonizing space. Other topics in the popular event series explored supernat- Marshall Quiat* ural encounters from the last 1,500 years and journalism ethics. Melinda Quiat W. Gerald Rainer, M.D. and Mrs. Lois Sayre Rainer Leslie C. Randolph and Dr. Brann Johnson Harland and MaryAnn Ranney George Rannie Jan Rauker Arnold Ray Nora Reznickova Peter and Marinka Riley Neil and Lee Roberts* Nancy J. Robitschek* Laura Roiger Genie Roosevelt Joanna and Mark Rosenblum Marilyn Joan Russell Mo and Carole Salman Dean and Carolyn Salter Fran Scannell Scott D. Schell Dr. Wagner and Annalee Schorr Barbara Servis Audrey and Ronald Sevalt Harry O. Lawson* LEGACY CIRCLE Joan Shepardson* Jay W. Lindsey continued Stan Siefer Chester Luby Frank E. Sitchler* Mrs. Jane H. Ludick Stephen T. Soich, Jr. Keith and Becky Hammond Harley and Gail Lyons and Leslie R. Soich Dr. Earl K. Hanna Kim Lysobey Dr. Aris and Suzanne Sophocles and Rhonda K. Hanna Eileen Malloy Elisa M. Speranza John W. Haralson Sharon Malloy Gayle L. Stallings Jeff Harding Brian Wayne Mann* James Steed Dr. Bryn Harris and Michael Schulman Alesia M. Martin* Caleb Stepan and Myken White Pancho Harrison Dr. Jasmine Martin Robert and Jill Stoecker Stephanie Harrison Jeanie and Randal Martines Robert* and Margaret J. Stookesberry Mike and Carleen Haselden Mark Masters Connie and Don Stoutt John Haverland* Dennis Mateski Drs. Morris H. and Ellen P. Susman Keith and Alyson Hayes Melany Matheson and Eric Meer Decker Swann Paula M. Hein Robert Thomas Matschulat* Tomiko Takeda John and Barb Helfrich Harold May Chris and Christine Tesmer Ms. Karen Hickey Gene McCullough Dennis Trescott Lorraine and Harley Higbie Jerrald McCollum Buzz and George Ann Victor Mardell Hill Linda and Phillip McCurdy Carolyn Vittorelli and Gary Carnes Leslie Hilton Debby McGlathery Diane L. Vliem Kathy Hixson Jane McGrath Ruth M. Wathen* John Hobson Lynda McNeive Joyce Wells Elizabeth Holman Donald E. Melton Susan Whitehurst Holly Hoting Dr. Mark and Mr. Jesse Merrill Lawrence Wild Scott and Ria Hudson Joannah Merriman Pamela Wilson Doug and Rusty Johnson Lisa Farber Miller Leslie Y. Wilson Joanna and Christopher Johnson Sandra L. Miller Eve A. Wood, M.D. Kevin W. and Amy B. Johnson Norris and Ellen Minick James F. Wood and Felicity Hannay Richard and Mary Anne Johnston Edward J. Morrison* Joan and Tom Woodward Thomas A. Johnson Bob Mosher Joann Wooley and Kurtis Mitchell Doug Jones Balan Nair and Joe Joe Chacko-Nair Pat Zeller* Colman and Marcia Kahn Anne and David Necker Bill Zinke Steven B. and Sandra Phillips Kaye Carol and Richard Neslund Leslie Kelly Sean and Melissa Nethery *Deceased Mike and Kathy Kirwin George Nimmo Michael J. Klimo* Faye O’Brien Gabrielle Knox and John Edmiston Sandi and Bruce Ogin David and Lori Ann Knutson Steven Okuley and Richard Dusseau Tamara Krenz Karamjeet Pandher and Sukhi Khera Jennifer and Joel Lackey Loretta Paparella* Bob and Susie Ladenburger Luke Paparella Janet K. Landis Dr. Rachel K. Paull Louise G. Larrick* Virginia* and Perry Peine Melinda and Terry Larrington Eric Perryman and Lori Potter

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Virginia Berkeley, Vice Chair Christie Cadwell Liane Clasen S. Robert Contiguglia Carolyn E. Daniels, Secretary Michael P. Dowling Gary W. Ferrera Ann E. Hinkins Philip Johnson Karen Newman Bryant Reber, Treasurer Mary Ricketson Joanna Rosenblum Dean Salter, Chair Bob Steele Max Wycisk, Ex-Officio Tania Zeigler

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