Denver Public Schools Foundation Annual Report 2014/15 dpsfoundation.org Mission In partnership with Denver Public Schools, we raise and manage funds, make strategic program investments, and serve as community leaders so that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
Vision In Denver Public Schools, outstanding educational achievements are the norm and all children have hope of a great future.
Shared Core Values
Students First + Equity + Collaboration + Integrity + Accountability + Fun
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Dear Friend of the DPS Foundation, Denver is among our country’s most vibrant urban cities, with a thriving economy and a rich culture of arts and intellectual exchange. It is a much sought-after place to live for people of all ages, including families with school-aged children. Our community demands and deserves a top-notch public school system for our children. Access to a quality education for all of Denver’s students is a critical reason thousands more families continue to choose Denver Public Schools (DPS) to steward their children’s education. It’s why DPS continues to be the fastest growing urban school district in the country. Our future depends on the investment we make as a community today to provide a high-quality education for every child for generations to come.
Your support of the DPS Foundation is helping to push forward this important work to make Denver’s school system the best in the country. Your gift is at work, and the work being done in DPS is recognized nationally. We thank you for your dedication to the lives of Denver’s students and to the quality of our public education system and our collective future.
DPS continues to reach milestones in its quest to become the best public school district in the country. Under the direction and vision of the Denver Plan 2020, DPS students have shown dramatic improvement over the rest of the state in every core subject area. In the past six years, on-time graduation rates have risen by 24 percentage points while dropout rates have been cut in half. As the largest school system in Colorado, DPS serves more than 90,000 students – a 24 percent enrollment increase in the past 10 years.
Despite our progress and growth, we can’t ignore the difficult truths and incredible challenges urban school districts face. Closing the opportunity gap between our affluent and non-affluent students continues to be an urgent priority. Only six in 10 third-grade students are proficient readers. Research continues to show that third-grade proficiency is one of the key indicators of high school on-time completion. Our goal is to ensure every child is reading at grade level, and 100 percent of our students are graduating from high school on-time and ready for college, career and life.
You play a critical role in this growth and progress as part of a powerful community-wide movement to ensure the strength of our public school system. Thanks to supporters like you, we raised more than $15 million in 2014-15 for DPS students and schools. We are pleased to highlight some of this past year’s success stories in the pages that follow.
With your help, we’re empowering school leaders to identify, evaluate and replicate the highest-performing and most exciting new innovations; and we’re expanding core programs proven to have measurable impact on the lives of our students. Together, we will achieve our shared vision: Every Child Succeeds!
Along with the DPS Foundation 2015-16 Board Chair Craig Umbaugh, we thank you for your commitment to Denver’s students.
Sincerely,
Kristin Heath Colon Brooke Brown Tom Boasberg President & CEO, Denver Public Schools Foundation 2014-15 Board Chair, Denver Public Schools Foundation Superintendent, Denver Public Schools
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With the support of the community, the Denver Public Literacy is tied to Schools Foundation funds innovative literacy strategies for students of all ages to ensure every child is reading at grade level everything we do and prepared to be a lifelong learner. These literacy programs allow children to build the confidence and skills they need to become strong in life. The power readers and future leaders. of literacy lies not just in the ability + to read and write, 6K Only six in 10 third-grade students Through the DPS Foundation’s are proficient readers. Research School Partners Program, more than but more so in a continues to show that third- 700 community members spent grade proficiency is one of the key 6,000 hours reading with students indicators of high school on-time one-on-one, increasing students’ person’s capacity completion. confidence in literacy. to apply these skills to effectively connect, interpret and discern the intricacies of the
world in which Every student has talent and potential. It is up we live. to us to build a foundation for their success.
4 A to Z Fund: Classroom Grants for Schools and Teachers
All of our students deserve access to educational “ enrichment opportunities that allow them to achieve at the highest levels; and teachers deserve our support to help provide these opportunities.
The A to Z Fund provides grants to individual schools and classrooms for programs and activities that go beyond schools’ limited budgets. These grants are available to any DPS school to enhance classroom learning.
$1.26 Since 2006, the DPS Foundation has awarded 946 million A to Z Fund classroom grants totaling $1.26 million.
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A to Z Fund Prepared Students for the DPS Shakespeare Festival
Each year, more than 5,000 students from across the metro-area celebrate the works of Shakespeare at the annual DPS Shakespeare Festival, the oldest and largest student Shakespeare festival in the country. Using the works of Shakespeare, students from Munroe Elementary were challenged to acquire new vocabulary, make connections to their own cultural heritages, and incorporate critical and imaginative thinking. In addition, students were provided a forum to demonstrate their talents as performers. Preparing for the Shakespeare Festival enhances literacy and brings out the artist, actor and leader in each of our kids.
In my classroom, 100% of my students speak English as a second language, so one of the things we struggle with is expression when speaking. Learning the works of Shakespeare has really helped them to excel. We used the A to Z Fund grant to bring in actors for extra practice “sessions, a performance, and to purchase brand-new costumes, which really boosted their confidence when performing. -Rachael Nyberg-Hampton,” Teacher at Munroe Elementary
A to Z Fund Provided Skiing Lessons for DPS Students!
I had never been skiing before. I always thought it would be really hard, but my ski teacher showed me lots of cool techniques to make it easy. I know to “french fry” and “pizza” to control how fast or slow I go. I also learned to move like a snake and lean when making sharp turns. I am pretty good at skiing now! Most of “the class was afraid of skiing — they were able to overcome their fear because of these lessons. It was so awesome, and the teachers were just so amazing and fun!
-Daijah, 5th Grade, Gust Elementary
” 6 Development of five rigorous CTE pathways focused on STEM-related careers including: “
Biomedical Engineering Applied Digital and IT Finance and Healthcare and Energy Manufacturing
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Pipeline to Success My commitment to the DPS Foundation is both a personal and a professional investment. I believe providing high quality public education is a social justice issue, through Career and and all students – regardless of their socioeconomic status, ethnicity or where they “are from – should be afforded an opportunity to go to a great public school. The Technical Education DPS Foundation enriches the lives of young people by enabling school opportunities students wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to participate in, such as afterschool programs and arts education.
DPS has set out on an ambitious path to dramatically When I came to Denver to work for Kaiser Permanente, I recognized that Kaiser was improve how we’re preparing students for college and career. a big supporter of many community-based activities. It was important for me to bring By implementing a pipeline of Career and Technical Education my passion to community giving. I’m a believer and supporter of CTE to help connect (CTE) pathways, DPS is preparing our future leaders for the our young people to the next step in their lives – whether that is a CTE career or a very jobs that are in highest demand in Denver – ensuring that college degree. Kaiser is a large employer in the Denver-metro area. I have a desire we are strengthening our city, and our students’ futures. to hire people from our community, and our commitment to CTE and STEM helps to CTE pathways involve worked-based learning. Students have the connect students to these careers. chance to gain hands-on workplace experience and mentoring, including job shadows, career fairs and summer industry One of my passions is that all children must be healthy in order to learn well. academies, in addition to their targeted classroom curriculum. Kaiser’s work has helped to provide health care and instill healthy habits for DPS students. It’s an area we can help with – and we do this through our commitment and investment in DPS and the DPS Foundation.
Student Spotlight: Amanda Donna Lynne has been a longtime CEC Middle College of Denver supporter of the DPS Foundation. Under her leadership, she has helped ” forge a strong partnership between I love attending CEC Middle College of Denver where I am Kaiser and the DPS Foundation. Most currently studying in the health program. So many opportunities recently, Kaiser awarded a three-year, are offered to me, and I know the school has the best intentions $650,000 grant to DPS to support “for us students. I am really eager to continue learning more CTE pathways in the health and and to determine if I will specialize in a specific field or be a bioscience fields at four DPS high Donna Lynne, Group President, Kaiser Foundation general physician. The hands-on activities at the job shadow Finance schools. Donna Lynne has served Health Plan, Inc. & Kaiser Foundation Hospitals were really interesting, and the professionals who came in were on the DPS Foundation’s Board of President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of so passionate about their work. They are the people saving lives Directors since 2007, and served as Colorado, with her husband Jim Brown and DPS students at the Achieve Gala. every day – how rewarding! I can’t wait to help people live better. the Board Chair from 2011 to 2013. ” 8 “ 9000 School Partners donated more than HOURS 9,000 volunteer hours.
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The SCHOOL PARTNERS PROGRAM creates meaningful partnerships between Denver’s local businesses/community organizations and DPS schools to contribute to the success of every DPS student.
73 In 2014/15, 73 active School Partners had + a tremendous impact on 42 DPS schools. The School Partners Program is a collaboration between 42 the DPS Foundation, Mile High United Way and DPS. School Partners provide a combination of volunteer time, in-kind contributions and financial resources to Over $125,000 in direct financial and in-kind meet the specific needs of their partner school. $125,000 support was contributed to DPS schools.
Partner Spotlight: PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a champion for public education, having established an ongoing partnership with Columbian Elementary, hosting multiple days of service and school supply drives. As a literacy champion, they also have provided two consecutive years of grants to the DPS Foundation for the Each One Teach One literacy program and also participate in Power Lunch, an in-person weekly reading program that pairs volunteers with DPS third-grade students.
At PwC, we have a desire, as well as a responsibility as business leaders, to take actions that have a lasting, positive impact on the communities in which we work. As a result, PwC is committed to providing opportunities for its people to participate both in firm-sponsored community events “and activities, as well as giving employees the time they need to lend a hand to organizations and causes to which they feel a personal connection. The Power Lunch program allows PwC partners and staff the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way, on a regular basis to an important cause – youth education. The strength of our community as a whole is tied to the strength of each of its individuals. Congratulations to Nina Nelan, National Points of Light award winner for her role in coordinating -Nina Nelan, Tax Director at PwC Power Lunch volunteers at PwC! Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service – mobilizing millions of people to take action and change the world. ” 10 10 Miler
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JOlN THE TEAM! lnterested in joining the 2016 DPS Foundation Colfax Marathon team? { Visit dpsfoundation.org/marathon for more details!
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Colfax Marathon Team Hits Record-Breaking Total
For the third year, the DPS Foundation was a Charity Partner of the Colfax Marathon, and had a team of 165 runners participating in various races the weekend of May 16-17. This was more than just a race for these runners; it was an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our DPS students. In addition to running, team members raised money in support of DPS students and schools.
Thanks to the dedication of our runners, the DPS Foundation team raised more than $32,000 in support of DPS students, tripling our goal!
Funds raised by the Colfax Marathon will help us reach our vision of Every Child Succeeds, making our community a better place to live, today and long into the future.
Student Spotlight: Sarah, East High School, Junior
Just keep running and go for home! That was my motto when training for the Colfax Marathon. I ran 5K for the DPS Foundation Colfax Marathon team because I love DPS! I am a junior at East High School, and I love being an East Angel for so many reasons. I appreciate our diversity, my classes are “rigorous and challenging, and I have so many opportunities to be part of various clubs, activities and sport teams.
I selected the DPS Foundation as my Charity Partner because of the support that’s been provided to me while at East. It was fun to challenge myself when training and when fundraising! It was difficult for me to step out of my comfort zone and ask for money, because Marathon I didn’t want to be annoying to my friends and family. But, I am so happy that I did it! I know the money goes right back to support Denver schools, and that’s all the motivation I need! ” 12 Achieve Gala raised $975,000 for DPS students, our best year yet! lt was an incredible evening,and we are honored and humbled by this show of support.
Please join us in thanking the many talented and inspirational DPS students who participated in this year’s Achieve Gala. The student speakers and performers made the night unforgettable for the nearly 1,000 guests and exemplified how critical community investment is to our students.
Student Spotlight: Raymond Pryor, SPOTLlGHT: Achieve Gala Keynote Speaker, We are so grateful for the support of 2015 East High School Grad our Gala Chairs. Thank you to Elaine Gantz Berman, former board member I chose to pursue my entire education in DPS because I know the quality of for DPS, DPS Foundation and the State education I am getting. I knew that in DPS, I could have every opportunity to Board of Education; Leanna Clark, Vice connect my interest with discovery and my potential with success. My dream is to Chancellor of the University of Colorado “have an impact in public education whether as a teacher, counselor, policymaker, Denver and the Anschutz Medical or social entrepreneur. I want to invest in the next generation of DPS students Campus; and Bain Farris, former because I am so grateful for the investments that have been made in me. President and CEO of Saint Joseph That’s why I dream of a career in support of education. Hospital, for your dedication and support of DPS students and schools!
Join us for the” 2016 Achieve Gala fundraiser. SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2016 Each and every one of us is personally capable of creating possibility { for the more than 90,000 students in DPS. With your support, we can continue to accelerate our progress and provide resources and opportunities to help every student graduate prepared for college or career. Together, we can reach our vision of Every Child Succeeds.
Visit dpsfoundation.org/achieve to learn more.
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l Give for Team DPS Employee Giving Campaign Raised $150,000 for DPS Students!
In addition to the work DPS educators do every day to help Every Child Succeed, nearly 500 educators from across DPS joined together to support the fifth annual employee giving campaign, raising $150,000 for DPS students! We extend our heartfelt thanks to all educators who donated, team captains for leading the charge, RICOH for donating the printing of campaign materials, and to Superintendent Tom Boasberg and the Salah Foundation for their generous matches.
500 RAlSED DPS Educators $150,000
Together, DPS team Congratulations to the second annual MVP award winners, Newlon Elementary, Skinner Middle members have School, and South High School (schools that earned the highest participation in the campaign). generously donated more SAVE THE DATE: The sixth annual I Give for Team DPS employee than $415,000 giving campaign launches. to support our November 2, 2015 { The DPS Foundation invites all educators across DPS to make a students since charitable contribution to support programs and resources that the campaign make a huge difference for our students. started in 2010! Visit dpsfoundation.org/teamdps to join!
14 We value that our donors trust their dollars are put to use in the most meaningful and lasting ways to affect positive change in our schools.
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Statement of Activities and Change in Net Assets
REVENUES, GAlNS AND OTHER SUPPORT TOTAL REVENUES
Contributions: 69% Family and grant-making foundations & organizations Family and grant-making foundations $10,619,000 21% Corporate & corporate foundations & organizations 3% Individuals Corporate & corporate foundations 3,241,000 <1% Local government & agencies Individuals 463,000 <1% In-kind Local government & agencies 70,000 6% Special events, net In-kind 40,000 <1% Investment income Special events, net 865,000 Investment income 57,000 TOTAL EXPENSES Total revenues, gains and other support $15,355,000
92% Program services & grants EXPENSES 4% Management & general 4% Fundraising Program services & grants $14,103,000 Management & general 596,000 Fundraising 666,000
Total expenses $15,365,000 GRANTS FUNDED
Change in net assets $(10,000) 32% Teacher effectiveness Net assets, beginning of year 6,790,000 2% Literacy 3% Health & wellness Net assets, end of year $6,780,000 24% Culture & leadership development 5% Classroom resources Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015 5% Afterschool & enrichment Denver Public Schools Foundation received an unmodified opinion by independent 29% Innovation auditors Kundinger, Corder & Engle, P.C. for the year ended June 30, 2015. The complete Independent Auditor’s Report on Financial Statements is available upon request. $14,001,000 in grants funded
16 US Bank Hogan Lovells US LLP BKD CPAs & Advisors Donors 2014/15 Western Union Foundation JP Morgan Chase & Co. Butler Family Fund, Cille & Ron Williams Donna Lynne & Jim Brown a donor advised fund of $250,000 or more Connie Burwell White Susan & Bruce Madison The Denver Foundation Anonymous (1) and William W. White $10,000 to $24,999 Piper Jaffray & Co. Butler Snow LLP The Anschutz Foundation Foundation Anonymous (1) Polsinelli Janice & Jim Campbell Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Denver Broncos Football Club Applejack Wine and Spirits PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. Marco Campos The Colorado Health Foundation The Denver Center for the Aspen Institute Martha Records Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird The Janus Foundation Performing Arts Bank of America & Rich Rainaldi Family Foundation Kaiser Foundation Health Plan The Denver Foundation Cody & Seth Belzley RevGen Partners Megan & Michael Cohen of Colorado Denver Post Charities, Barbara & Daniel Berv Riverfront Park Community Fund, Wendy & Steven Cohen The Wallace Foundation a McCormick Foundation Fund Boettcher Foundation a donor advised fund of Colorado State Bank and Trust Elaine Gantz Berman Mary Brauer The Denver Foundation Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP $100,000 to $249,999 & Steve Berman Kelli & Cedric Buchanon Mary & Jeff Ross Denver Health Foundation Anonymous (2) Gen Youth Foundation Sara & Scott Carpenter Saint Joseph Hospital Education Reform Now Colorado Rockies Charity Fund, Hoopla Inc. CenturyLink The Sprout Foundation Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. a McCormick Foundation Fund Hyatt Regency Denver CIGNA Foundation Sylvia Knobloch Brown Fund, Foundation for Educational Kroenke Sports Charities / at Colorado Convention Center Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc. a donor advised fund of Excellence Kroenke Sports IMA Financial Group Colorado Rockies Baseball Club The Denver Foundation Laura Lee & George Gastis and Entertainment, LLC The LARRK Foundation Comcast Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation George K. Baum & Co. The Piton Foundation Noble Energy Community College of Denver University of Colorado Denver Katherine Gold Rose Community Foundation QEP Resources, Inc. DaVita, Inc. Chris Valdez Dennis Humphries Kristin & Blair Richardson Denver Museum of Nature Kristin & Bill Waters Independence Capital Asset $25,000 to $99,999 RICOH and Science Britney & Richard Weil Partners LLC Anonymous (1) Kim & Rob Roberts Christine DeRose Wells Fargo Foundation Jared Polis Foundation Fund, BBVA Compass The Salah Foundation The Federico and Cindy Peña a donor advised fund of Marcy & Bruce Benson Suncor Energy Family Fund $5,000 to $9,999 The Community Foundation, Tom Boasberg Sutherland Foundation, Inc. Cathey & Richard Finlon Anonymous (2) Boulder County Campos EPC, LLC Target FirstBank Alpine Bank John G. Duncan Charitable Trust Carson Foundation UMB Sylvia & Emanuel “Manny” Baseball Tomorrow Fund Bruce Koepfgen United Launch Alliance Hilario Lindsey & Doug Begland Larry H. Miller Charities
SEED – the Society for Educational Excellence in Denver – is the DPS Foundation’s major individual giving society. Gifts of $2,500 and above made by individuals, family foundations, donor advised funds and individually owned businesses are included in SEED. These passionate champions are committed to transforming K-12 education for all children in Denver Public Schools to ensure that Denver reaches its highest potential.
For questions, please contact Mary McGee, Senior Director of Major Gifts, All SEED members are marked with “ ” at (720) 423-3897, or [email protected].
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$5,000 to $9,999 (continued) Community First Foundation Leprino Foods Company Corpex Realty & Investment Donor Spotlight: Christine DeRose, Liberty Global Craig Hospital Kristen Martin D.A. Davidson & Co. a Champion for DPS Brenna & Kirk Mielenz Susan Daggett Mile High United Way & Michael Bennet DPS is a school district where we can make a difference because of its size and structure. Northern Trust Dell When you add the current administration, the dedicated teachers and principals, and the OneNeck IT Solutions Marguerite & Thomas Detmer DPS Foundation, our giving is very impactful. We can all see the fruits of our labor. We can Theresa K. Peña Beth & Robert Duncan be more hands-on. & Matthew Chavkin Mary & Don Elliman “ Pinnacol Assurance Catherine Farley How we give money to schools makes an impact on RBC Capital Markets & Enrique Chang RBC Wealth Management, GE Johnson Construction students’ lives – we are very thoughtful of how it helps The DeRose Investment Group Company and who it’s helping. It’s easy to write a check, but it’s Salazar Family Foundation, GH Phipps Construction harder to look closely at how we are using the funds we a donor advised fund of Companies have and how they can have maximum impact. The Denver Foundation GreenburgTraurig Sam S. Bloom Foundation Heidi & Bruce Hoyt I think the things going on in Denver are really incredible. Slavens School PTA Monica & John J. Huggins DPS is awesome. DPS and the DPS Foundation are doing Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Intertech Plastics Inc. cutting edge work that will change students’ lives in the Incorporated Heather Jernberg most positive way possible. It’s changed my life just being Westerra Credit Union & Robert Sarfi involved — maybe even more so than the students. Suzanne & Lee White Kinder Morgan Foundation Marianne & Les Woodward klipp | gkkworks Xcel Energy KPMG LLP Christine DeRose, a Society for Educational Excellence in Denver (SEED) donor, is a Katharine Lee & Daniel Shurz longtime supporter of the DPS Foundation, and has served on the Board of Directors since $2,500 to $4,999 Lockton Companies 2013. Christine serves on the A to Z Fund committee,” which is charged with the important Anonymous (2) The Meyers Family Foundation task of determining which schools and classrooms will be awarded A to Z Fund grants. Kathryn & Eric Albright OfficeScapes Christine DeRose’s company, DeRose Investment Group, and RBC Capital Markets & Wealth AT&T Colorado PCL-Slaterpaull: Management were also Presenting Sponsors for the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Wine Laura & Dave Baker Downtown Campus D-B Team Tasting for the past two years. Each year, the event raised more than $70,000 for DPS students! BC Interiors Pearson Teresa & Scott Binder Point B Natalie & Jack Blumenthal Jeanne Portmann Saunders Breo Solutions, LLC & Richard Saunders Kelly Brough Brandy & Ted Radey Stadium Management Kendra Valis Black WhiteWave Foods Brooke & Bill Brown Cari & Eric Riedlin Company, LLC & Eric Black Janice & Dee Wisor Busse Family Foundation Saunders Construction Strear Family Foundation Vectra Bank Colorado Deborah & David Younggren Stacy Carpenter Semple, Farrington & Everall, P.C. TIAA-CREF Travis Webb Lisa Zoeller & Craig Umbaugh Ciber Stan Siefer University of Denver Western Dairy Association Leanna Clark
18 $1,000 to $2,499 Priya & Matthew Burkett Deane Family Fund, Entravision Communications Andrew Martin Anonymous (2) Christopher Butts a donor advised fund of Corporation Alex J. Martinez Larry Allen Anne Bye Rowe & Frank Rowe The Denver Foundation EOG Resources Ann McCullough Elaine & Max Appel Augustus Cheh Tarra Deiter-Enright Jennifer Evans & Jonathan Postal Kayla McGannon Baker & Hostetler Kathleen & Robert Clark Denver Kids, Inc. Lisa Farber Miller & David Miller Jennifer McPeek Marianne Baldwin Kristin & Eric Colon Susan DeRose Gay Faris & Dave Farmer Toni & Paul Miller Terri Baldwin Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Donna & Bruce Dickinson Nancy A. & Bain J. Farris Ronnie Mitzner Mary Ann & Michael Bash Linda & Eugene Commander Kim & Jeff Dolan Molly & Bryan Ferrer Barb & Paul Moe Christine Benero Community Shares of Colorado Mary & James Donovan Michael Ferrufino Mortenson Construction Molly Broeren & Bill Mosher Susana Cordova & Eric Duran DST Systems, Inc. Shannon & Mark Fitzgerald Sharon & Matthew Most Winifred Brown Credit Union Strategic Partners, Inc East High School Debra & David Flitter Nancy and Robert Schulein Fund, Jan & Mark Bundy Daniels Fund El Pomar Foundation Marijean Frickey Saito a donor advised fund of Gerretson Realty The Denver Foundation Susan & John Gowen New York Life Foundation Melanie Grant Katherine Ott Donor Spotlight: Leslie Juniel, Christine & David Grawemeyer Russell Parker DPS Culture Equity and Leadership Team (CELT) Beverly & Harold Haddon Healy & Ted Parks Alexandria & John Hagan Jennifer & Peter Piccolo Jeffrey Harding Lou Raders & Phil Johnson I Give for Team DPS because DPS is a gift to me; this work is a gift to me. It’s a privilege Chris Haugen Rebound Solutions Consulting and an honor to be part of such dynamic and transformative work! I’ve spent most of my life Josie & Rollie Heath Daniel L. Ritchie in DPS, and I am proud to represent five living generations of DPS graduates and attendees. Gail Heitler Klapper Anna Ryan “I can personally attest to the impactful work taking place here. & Jack Klapper Kathryn & Tim Ryan Darrin Henke Nicole & Joe Saboe At every step of my life’s journey people have provided me with support, encouragement, Mary Holleman Mary & Paul Schadler Ann Hoyt Stolfa & David Stolfa Ellen Scott belief and confidence. We each have an obligation to leave the world a better place than IMA Financial Group Maggie & David Shapiro how we found it. For me, DPS is that small part of the world. We all have a role to play to Infor Patricia & Aaron Slaughter ensure the DPS legacy lives on forever. This is my personal responsibility and commitment, Rachel & Tim James Scott Springer so I give to the campaign. Maria Jennett Stand for Children David Johnson Elizabeth Temple I’m passionate about the work we do in DPS. It is my hope Michael Johnson & Aimee Wagstaff that every person in DPS is appreciated and valued for the Debra Kalscheur Texas Instruments Foundation skills, abilities, talents and treasures they possess. Wow! We Kelley Knox Family Foundation Vestar Capital Partners are fortunate to have such a diverse group of individuals who Susan & Leo Kiely Leslie & Armando Vidal have chosen DPS. I am confident that the contributions we The Koepfgen Foundation Judith & Joseph Wagner William Kohut Andy Walvoord as educators make each day have impact and will ultimately Barbara & Steven Krause James White help us reach our vision of Every Child Succeeds! Lau & Choi, P.C. Alyssa & Michael Whitehead-Bust Ann & Hal Logan Xanterra Parks & Resorts Jennifer Mackey
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$500 to $999 The Ginn Mill Shayley Olson Helen Atkeson & Stan Raine Britta Erickson & Richard Turner Anonymous (2) Jerry Glick Carol & Gus Ostermann D.J. Banker & Robert Shannon Marla Fernandez Christy & Dave Alberts Robert Goldstein Marta Osuna Robert Barnstable & Rolando Benavides Bart Alexander Brooke & Thomas Gordon Liz & John Palmquist Elizabeth Bayliss Veronica Figoli Josh Allen Graland Country Day School Kerry & Nathan Pearlman & Simon Hambidge Fran & Mike Fisher Carolyn & Gerald Anderson Sharyn Guhman Mary & Peter Peterson Mary Lee & Don Beauregard Lisa Flores & Rick Tallman Andrew Baker Curtis Hagedorn Marilyn & William Plummer Kristina & David Bobrowski Jack Fox Laura & Allen Balczarek Catherine Hance Joseph Poli Rae Ann Bories-Easley Kyle Gamba Deborah Blair-Minter Stefanie & Taggart Hansen Nicole Portee & Nate Easley Margaret & Rick Garbe Kara Boulanger Lisa & David Hart Elizabeth Prentiss & Douglas Rao Joan & Larry Brennan Gavlin Family Foundation Seth Bradley Janet Hartgrove Robin Pringle Laura Brinkman Rik Goyton Camela & Tom Brinegar Stephanie & Edward Harvey The Pujet Family Ryan Brown CJ Grace Amy Bringedahl Maria & Andrew Harwood Ellen Rehmar Chris Brust Penny Hanson Linda & Wesley Brown Michael Hickman Rivers Charitable Fund, Jill Bukowski Charl Hardesty Mary Kay & Ken Buckius Karen Jenni & Mark Fitzgerald a donor advised fund of Nita & Don Burkhardt Rebecca & Greg Hatcher Sheila & Rick Bugdanowitz Jennifer Pearce & Erik Johnson The Denver Foundation Mary & Ronald Butz Anna Jo Haynes Lois Calvert Kristen Johnson Debi & Michael Roads Cheryl Caldwell & Win Deal Happy Haynes Connie Casson Marcia & Will Johnson Krista & David Roberts Megan Callaghan Debbie Hearty Jennifer & Chris Chavez Barb Jones & David Suppes Catherine & Jon Robinson Brenda & Bruce Campbell Joel Heath Michelle Chiang Christy Jordan & Chris Little Patricia Rodrigues Nicole Capage-Brown Stratton Heath Children’s Hospital Colorado Barbara Kallay & Reinaldo Michelena & Eric Brown Megan Hendricks Marilyn Cleland Cheryl & Arthur Karstaedt Cheryl & Bruce Scott Tanya Carter Arlene & Barry Hirschfeld Montgomery Cleworth Kelli Kindel Events, Inc. Diane Smith Teri Chavez & Scott Murphy Michele & Bruce Houtchens Adam & Colleen Cohen Kristi Kelly Robin Smith Gerald Chen Barbara & John Hughes Aimee & Jonathan Coleman Susan Knill Shayne Spalten Steven Clark Idaho Women’s Charitable Gary Constant Michelle Koyama & Tracy Allgeier & Frank Baumgardt Dori Claunch Foundation Virginia & Kevin Conwick Barbara & David Landy Sandra & Kurt Stenmark Brenna Copeland Kristen Jensen Carter Amy Cook Sarah & Jon Lehmann Mark Sullivan Bridget Coughlin & Brian Wegner & Charles Carter Gary E. Cooper Susan & Leigh Lutz Ali & Jason Sweeney Douglas Crane Bryce Johnson Sara & James Culhane Dan Lyons Pamela & Christopher Telli Timothy Dale Kathy & Arthur Judd Shannon & Jeffrey Davine Michael Manning Diana Tidler & David Cripe Sarah & Mark Davidson Rebecca Kantor-Martin Julie & Edward DeCecco Kimberly Martinez Truist Jerome Davis & Reed Martin Dovetail Solutions Anne McCarthy & Thomas Carter Brian Trujillo Landry de Souza Brenda Kazin Alexis & Michael Elder Robin & Cameron McClearn Tracy & Ben Dorland David Kim Elitch Gardens Carole & Jim McCotter $250 to $499 James Dorrough David Kowalski Lois Ferguson Mary McGee & Pete Collegio Anonymous (9) Joseph Doyle Tiphani Krueger Mark Ferrandino Theress & Andy Mendelsberg John Albright Benita Duran Anupama Kumar First Southwest Company Genaro Mercado-Perea Sarah Almy Stacy Dvergsdal Gary LaPlante Jeremy Flug & Robert Thompson Tiffany Anderson Denver Outlaws Linda Lebsack & Hugh R. Pitcher Judy & Michael Friemann John Moyski Emanuel Anton Lou Anne & Kent Epperson Timothy Leddy Sidney & Caleb Gates National Western Stock Show Therese Appell Audrey Epstein & Scott Merenstein Darlene LeDoux
20 $250 to $499 (continued) Lee Renfrow Lorene G Ahner Beverly & Thomas Baldwin Mark Bird Nadine Lee Kathleen Rinkel Claudia Alba Steve Ball Robert Bishop Peggy Lehmann JoAnn Rivera Andrew Alberti Marcia & Robert Bankirer Kerry Black Jessica & Troy Lerner Elinor Roller Dave Alex Cristina Bansch Schott Margaret & Stuart Black Kathryn Lester Lisa & Jack Rouff Aisha Alexander Joanna Barker Scott Black Linda Lipsius Patricia Salazar David Alexander & Brandt Wilkins Karen Barker Jay Blackburn Victor Luke Bruce Savage Kristin Alexander-Kemp Rachael Barkin Deborah Blake Lizabeth Lynner Tim Schoonover Ivan Alfaro Adam Barnett John Blomberg & James Palenchar Jean & David Scott Cynthia Allen Susan & Mark Barter Sandra & Paul Blomeyer Shari Marcely Julia Shepherd Jade Allen Dolores Basquez Rebecca Bochmann Greta Martinez Debra & Don Silversmith Kristen Allen Kathryn Bates Gavin Erin Beolling Deborah Maruyama Nina & Tom Sisk Mary & Robert Allen & James Gavin William C. Boesch Jr. Joy & William Mathews Mike Stiff Elizabeth Allen-Parrish Dawn Bauer Mary Laura Calhoun MAX Vanessa Trussell Dan Altepeter Teresa & Diogo Bauleth & Kevin Bogardus Patricia McClearn Deborah Tu-Tygrs Kelsey Andersen Barbara & Fred Baumann Lee Bollacker Janae & Zach McKendry Pamela Tyrrell Katherine Anderson Katherine Taylor Beach Patricia Bollacker George D. McNear Kelli Varney & John Tanner Jane & Barry Beal Nathan Bond Microsoft Alberto Vasquez Laura Anderson Mary & Robert Bearman Jessica Bondy Donna Middlebrooks Hollie Velasquez-Horvath Shealyn Anderson Darlene Beaton Kathryn Boogaard & Tom Gougeon Jamie Villarreal Eleanor & Michael Andrade Bridget Beatty Gigi & Mark Boryla Brendan & Lori Morse Jennifer Walmer Mark Andreas Deborah Beck John Bostwick Christine Murphy Patricia Wintergalen, Ed.D David Ankele Jack Becker Kim & Randy Boswood & Norman Mueller David Wood Max Appleton Ken Beckey Juan Botello Roxanne Nice Nancy Wood Kristy Armstrong Jessica Beegle Judith & Ivan Botvin Betsy Odell Tom Wright Steve Armstrong Robin Beery & Mark Filerman Kara Bovenzi & Michael Bleier Jessica Ostoyich Rebecca Zachmeier Carrie Arnold Denise Bellucci Big Horn CrossFit Elin Overvik & Douglas Laird Yufeng Zhao Wendy & Ed Aro Benevity Community Impact Jeffrey Bowen Malisa Pace Wesley Ashley Fund, a Fund of American Janet Box Stephen Parce Gifts up to $249 Amy Asper Endowment Foundation Dot & Greg Brackett Patricia Paredes Anonymous (93) Leticia Austin Pamela Benik Eric Braden Shelly Parker Paul Aaker Vivian Avila Michelle Berge Susan & Edward Bradley PEAK Resources, Inc. Dick Abels Katie Axelson Kyle Berger Phyllis Bradsby Virginia & Perry Peine Susan Abeyta Gerardo Ayala Ryan Berger Shirley Bradsby Diana & Alan Peppers Cynthia & John Abramson Fernie Baca Alana Berland Veronica Bradsby Katherine Plog Martinez Dominique Acevedo Debbie & John Backus Analia Bernardi Fernando Branch Christina Polycarpou Terri Acevedo Elizabeth & Grant Baesman Ellen Bernhardt Jessica & Trevon Brandhorst Sybil Praski Ashlee Adams Mallene Bailey Tiffany Berry Eric Brandt Mel & Marlyne Preusser Marty O. Adams Trish Baird Elizabeth Bible Jennifer & John Brandt Karen Radman Robert Adams Kathie & Gary Baker Judy Biegler Ellen Brettell & Michael Farrimond Heidi Aggeler William Baker Paula Bieneman Kenneth Brewer Jay Regan Ellen Ahn Madeleine Baker-Goering Chris Binnicker Miriam & Mitchell Brodsky
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Gifts up to $249 (continued) Wendy & Sean Cassity Brandi Chin Jennifer Coffey Anna Conley Mary Brothers Peter Castillo Colleen Chock Sarah Cohen Mick Conlon Marie Brouhard Rachel Caughern Emily Chomyn Susan & Brett Cohen April Connolly Callie Brownlee-Groff Central Resources Inc. Timothy Chorba Amy Cole ConocoPhillips Diane Broz Robyn Chabala Kay Christensen Catherine Cole Ginger Conroy Joseph Broz Ann & John Chafee Janis & Michael Cicerchi Paul Coleman Jo Conroy Suzanne Broz Charlotte & Mark Chaffin Jackie Cira Margarita Colindres Sue Contreras DeVita Bruce Charitable Giving Card Maureen Clarke Lorilyn Colleran Elizabeth Cookson Nikole Bruns Carey Program of The Community Stephen Clawson Laura Collins & Carolyn Keene Sally Buchanan Foundation of Middle Mike Clem Sara Collyar Gretchen Cooper Catherine Buchanan-Richardson Tennessee Heather L. Clifton Bruce Colon Matthew Cooper Barry Buck Francine Chase Jami Cline Jennifer & Will Colosimo Virginia Coors Debbie & Martin Buckley Susanna Chavez Janis & Thomas Closs Margaret Conable Elizabeth Coppinger Timothy Buczak Lori Chesley Ann Cobb & Kevin Crandell Denise Cordova Ellen Buechner Nicholas Childears Carolyn Cobbs Eleanor Conger-Milnes Margo Cordova Melissa Buerge Shannon Burke Valerie Burke Katherina Burkett Donor Spotlight: Jessica & Trevon Brandhorst, Carol & John Burtness Sara Butler AmeriCorps Members Jay Calderone Rebecca Caldwell As AmeriCorps Members, we support DPS because we find education to be an opportunity to help the students and Ashley Calhoun families of DPS succeed. Our two years of serving has allowed us to gain a greater understanding of what life looks like Amber Callender Roslyn Cantrell for our students and families and helps us better serve them in the future. We were motivated to join and fundraise for Adam Capage “the Colfax Marathon team for two reasons; one was the personal challenge of leading a more healthy and active lifestyle, Kathryn Capage and the second was to help support the DPS Foundation which makes literacy programs like Power Lunch possible. Carla Capritta Emily Carder This was our first time fundraising for a nonprofit organization. One of Jodi Carlson the reasons we had a successful campaign was due in part to asking Charles Carpenter our network early, staying active and connected, and showing them why Kelly Carr their donation would be so impactful. We also attribute our success Salvador Carrera to the tremendous amount of support that we received from our Dawn Carrico department, friends and family, who share in our mission and ultimately Judy Carroll helped us surpass our goal. Being a part of the DPS Foundation’s Colfax Patricia Carroll Debbie & Rex Carter Marathon Team was a fun and rewarding way to support DPS students. LW Cassavell Plus as a top fundraiser for the team, we got to designate $1,000 to Judith Cassel-Mamet Columbine Elementary to help improve their reading room and ensure & Samuel D. Mamet that children’s literacy is a priority! ” 22 Gifts up to $249 (continued) Jean De la Mata Ivan Duran Susan & Paul Fishman Diane Gibbs David Corkill Kate Deal Loretta Duran Suzanne & Eugene Fitzpatrick Mary & Shawn Gibbs Laura Cotsapas Ronald Deal Thomas Dybvik Sarah Flanders Nikki Gibson Natalie Cotter Trena Deane Holly Earls David Fleischer James Giessinger Nicole Covington Laci Dearden Michael Eaton Kathleen Fleming Lawrence Giessinger David Cowan Susan Dearing Elise Edwards Julie Fore Annette Gilbert Larry Cox Cindy Deckerd Sarah Ehly Jan Forster Sara Gilbert Matthew Craig Debbie Dedrick Amber Elias Gina Forte Therese Gildea Erin Cranmer Jerome DeHerrera Mary Elliott Priscilla Fowler Ashley Giles Melissa Craven Craig Dehning Patricia Elliott Jessica Frahm Gregory Gillis Dana Crawford Monica Delage Patrick Emery Stephanie Francis Girls Athletic Leadership Schools Mike Crawford JoAnn delHierro Tamari A. Emory Patricia Frank & Thomas Kozelka Marilyn Girouard Sharon Crawford Andrea Denis Ron Engels Jim Franks Barbara Glaser Jeremy Creamean Kurt Dennis Marisol Enriquez Phyllis Franks Scott Glaser Jane Crisler Courtney Denson Carla Erickson Hanna Franzblau Sarah Glaza-Shea & Christopher Bennett Dependable Cleaners Kim Erickson Glynn Frechett Sarah & Joe Glover Rosemary & John Crouch Hans Desai Rachel & Brian Eschbacher Sarah Freeman Diana & Brian Goad Erica Crownhart Della DeSonia Deanna & Arthur Espejo Carla Frenzel Myrella Goff Nancy Cruz Katherine Despagni Ashley Essick Amy & Bernard Friedman Amy Golden Jennifer Culhane Doris Dexter Roger Eustance Ozi Friedrich Sandra Goldhaber Suzanne Culin Katherine Diaz Barb Evans Virginia Furze Phil Goldstein Sally Cumine Aylane & Gabriel Dibildox Ruth Evans Dana Gaertner Steve Goldstein Suzanne Curtis Patricia & Kenneth Dickey An Eye for the Eye, PC Linda & Joel Gaertner Diane Gomez Ashley & Frank Daidone Julie & Christopher Dilorio Mary Fabrikant Stefanie Gaffigan Skyler Goodner Michael Danahey Danielle DiMauro Sylvie Fambrini Kevin Gallaway Doris Goodteacher Cynthia Daniels Flora Jane & James Dirienzo Virginia Fanning Carolyn Gamba Holly Goodwin Denise Daniels Nathan Dischinger Kyla & Winston Fant Jacqueline Gamby Judith & Daniel Gordon Prudence Daniels Abigail Dixon Nancy & J.M. Farley Benjamin Garcia Carol Gordy Kristina DaSilva Jessica Dixon Susan & Doug Farmen Andre Garcia-Lutri Michelle Gore Janine Dauzy Lynn Doble-Salicrup John Farnam Tiffany & Aldwyn Gardner Joyce Gottesfeld Kim Davenport Kay Domini Shirley Farnsworth Blossom Garibay Sonia Graber Martha Davidson Jyler Donovan Ann Fawcett Lisa Garvey Elizabeth & Joel Grabois Frank Davila Wendy & F.W. Dorband Anne Catherine Feeney Shaun Geiger Bettina Grandey Andy Davis Elizabeth Douma Delores & Jordan Fender Marla & Richard Gentry Catherine Grandorff Emily Davis Peter Downing Robyn Fergus Gabrielle Gerlits Grant Beacon Middle School Kathryn Davis Josh Drake Wayne Fett Maya Geryk Grant Nesbitt Stuart Davis Karen Duell Al Fialkanvich Mikael Gerzon-Kessler Adam Gray Valerie Davis Kari & Corey Dukai Barb Fiedler Laci & Jon Gettings Erin Gray Marsha & Pat Dawe Roger Dungan Lauren Fine Kathleen Gianatasio Kayla Grayson Katherine Day Liz Dunn Julia Finlayson Mario Giardiello Catherine Greeley Bill de la Cruz Georgia Duran Mary Finlayson Vicki Giauque Jonathan Green
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Gifts up to $249 (continued) Ken Hansen Demesha Hill Kristen Hyde Reynold Kalstrom Kathleen Green Michael Harbaugh Kathleen Hill Richard Iannacone Linda Kammerer Margaret & Larry Green Carol & David Harguth Susan Hill IBM Leslie Karnauskas Neil Greenzweig Carol Harmon & Robert Weight Gary Hillman Guillermo Iglesias Wyleen Kaspzyk Eldridge Greer Ariana Harner Cheri Hilton Julie & John Ingram Linda Kato Yolanda Greer Jennifer & Steven Harris Anne Hines Heather Intres Melanie Kay Nancy Gregorio Deborah Hart Taryn Hinken Becky Irvin Robert Keatinge David Griesedieck Martha & James Hartmann Lorez & Bradley Hinson Torrence Jackson Patricia Keck Mary Griesedieck & Jac Sperling Paige Hartnett Paige Hirsch James Jacobs Charmaine & Darryl Keeton Sarah Griesedieck D.E. Harvey Sarah Hite Kim & Chris Jacoby Kelly Kehoe Nancy Griesedieck-Skaggs Jeanine Harvey Amanda & Byron Hittle Sherri & James Jacoby David Keller & Clayton Skaggs Vicki Haussmann Michelle Hix Lara Jakubowski Jennifer Kelley Andrew Griffin Cynthia & Marc Haverland Andy Hoang & Sandeep Wadhwa Alice & Terry Kelly Mary Groome Mary Haynes Nicola Hodkowski Casey James Leota Kelsey Nicholas Grossman Elizabeth Hays Steven Hogg Elyse Jancosko Amy Keltner Bradley Grubbs Lindsey Hazel Sarah Holbrook Jessica & Jerry Janson Michael Keng Harold Grueskin Pat Hazel Rebecca Holmes Amy & Paul Jarvis Julie Keppler Frank Gryglewicz Virginia Heddens Jennifer Holtzmann Veronica Jeffers Gwendolyn Kerby Alan Guagliardo Cathy Heikkinen Joseph Honings Tracey Jeffrey Rebecca & Russell Kerr Caitlin Guerrie Norma & Randal Heinz Mike Hopkins Coral Jenrette Sherilee Kerschen Alex Gunderson David Heinzerling Christine Hoppe Bruce Jensen Mark Kessinger Georgia Gunzenhauser Julia Heinzerling Alli Horst Debbie Jessup Dan Khadem Kim Gutierrez David Hendershot Kathleen Hortenstine Jeff Jevne Cathy & Jim Kidder Lily Gutierrez Kim Henderson Jennifer Horvath Felicia Jimenez Michele & Troy Kilen Saara Haapanen Latia & Franklin Henderson Carrie & Gregory Houck Abigail Johnson Susanne Kim Eileen & Mark Haban Margit & John Henderson Corrie Houck Ahnalee Johnson Kristine Kimball Albert Habercorn Gwendolyn Henderson-Gethers The Howard Family Betty & Michael Johnson Marybeth King Showalter Regina & Robert Hackley & Jerome Gethers Carolyn & William Howard Joshua Johnson Juliet & Sam King Sheena & Edward Hackstaff Deb Hendrickson Emily Howard Myron Johnson Laura King Ted Hagan Carla Henebry Randall Howard Nancy Johnson Travis King Pamela & Norman Haglund Megan Hennessy Dorothy Howe Amy Jones Cristina Krinz Margie Hahn Madalyn & Douglas Henninger Stephanie Hoy Barbara Jones Pamela Kirk Anna Hallen & Eric Ross Julie & Clinton Henry Antoinette Hudson Meridith & David Jones The Kitchens John Halloran Kiera Hensel Lee & LaMar Hudson Lynn & James Jui Wendy & Michael Klein Sara Hamilton Carolyn Henzel Kate Huisken Leslie Juniel Christy Kline Susan & K.E. Hammermeister Suzie Herb Carisa Hull Lori Kadin-Benson Rachel Knaizer Sara Hanlon Felicia Hermosillo Tyrone Hull Wendy & Steve Kaeuper F. Walker Knight Cheri Hanna Stacey Hervey Suzanne Hunt Karla Kalahar Shane Knight Leslie Hannon Beth Hessel-Kirkman Debi Hunter Holen Courtney Kallas Bethany Knighten Amy Hanophy Therese Hester Crystal Hutchison Steve Kallsen Erin & Dan Kobler Brian Hansen Calandra Hicks Patricia Huth Kate Kalstein Kyle Kochis
24 Gifts up to $249 (continued) Dianne Kost Dustin Kress Dorothy Lagger Lucy Loomis Ryan Kockler Kate Kotaska William Kretzer Robert Lamb Josefita Lopez-Khosravi Scott Koehler Kelley Kovar Alisha Kropuenske Dottie & Dick Lamm & Amir Khosravi Lucretia & Richard Koeppe Katherine & Alfred Kozlowski Terry Kulesa Chris Lane Benita Lopez-Provencio Dan Koken Stephanie Krajnik Natalie & Fredric Kutner Constance Lane Joel Lorentz Susan Korach Brianna Kramer Suresh Kuyilath Lora Langlee Janet Lovato Donna Kornfeld Jason Krause Doris Lackner Katie Langlois John Low Jimmy Lanonh Ashly Loza Ann & Aaron LaPoint Leann Lucero Carol Lassen Erica Luker Partner Spotlight: Noble Energy, Jarrod Lassen F. Luparello a Champion for Colorado’s Future Workforce Michael Lauer Miriam Lupfer Reed Huyen Thi Le Anne Lynn Marlene & Robert Lederer Dennis Lyu For us, it’s a passion to help the next generation be more successful than we are,” said Cherie LeDoux Kristin Mabbutt Noble Energy Senior Vice President Chip Rimer. “This is one of the many reasons why Suzanne Leff Erin Mack Trapanese Noble Energy supports DPS students. Timothy Lehmann Juanita MacKenzie Joan & Harold Leinbach Jason Maclin “ Gaye Leonard Emily Madison In partnership with the Denver Broncos, Noble Energy’s “Red Zone” campaign raised $40,000 for DPS students. When the Broncos moved the ball inside their opponents’ Elliot Lepert Veronica Maes Renae & Sidney Levin Kenneth Maestas 20-yard-line, a $1,000 donation was” given! Noble Energy also gave DPS students a once- Allison Lewis Laura & Aaron Magid in-a-lifetime experience to attend each Broncos home game and be down on the field. Dianne Lewis Erin Magley Karen Lewis Kelsey Mahler Noble Energy is a champion for DPS, contributing Natalie Lewis Sharon Mahler financial and volunteer support to several DPS schools. Ramona Lewis Nilsa & Dave Mahon Employees participate in Power Lunch, a weekly reading John Liberatore Roberta Makely program, which pairs a volunteer with a young reader. In Maurice Liddy Greta Maloney & Bob Palaich addition, more than 1,000 students received brand-new Ashly Ligouri G. Maness backpacks filled with school supplies. Shelli & Daniel Lind Paul Mangone Veronica Lindau-Winkler Maria Marbach Today while I was stuffing backpacks I was reminded how Daniel Linn Michelle Marcano-Johnson Michael Liou Anita Marchant excited I used to get when I got new school supplies,” Sandra & Stanley Lipkin Joseph Marik said Ben Dillon, Noble Energy’s Vice President of Donn Livingston Marilyn & Leland Huttner Family Communications and Government Relations. “I am just so “ Dominic Lloyd Foundation glad we were able to provide students with the tools they Gretchen & Charles Lobitz Lauren Marinelli need to be equipped to learn. Noble Energy has a vested M. Carol Lofft Sarah Marks interest in serving DPS because we want DPS students to Sam Lombardo Philippa Marrack have the programs that encourage and support them to Kiley Long Alan Marsh explore and understand technical careers. Grant Loomis Donna & Jerry Martin 25 ” + Annual Report 2014/15
Gifts up to $249 (continued) Gregory Meltzer Leigh & Matthew Moore Linda Neuville Stacey & Lance Paulson Irene Martin Scott Mendelsberg Susan & Lonny Moore Mary Nevarez Diane Payne Macquel & Rick Martin Liz Mendez Ian Morales Helen Neville Rachel Payne Maggie Martin Russell Mendoza Kristen Moreland Pamela Newcomb Jane Paz Merv Martin Nancy Mentzer Sherri & William Morgan Jason Newcomer Lisa Pearl Sherry Martin Erin Merrigan Kerry Morimoto Lori Newcomer Gordon Pelton Dorotea Martinez Jennie Merrigan Judith Morr Hoang Nguyen Heidi Pergament Jake Martinez Julie Merrill Mary Morr Jessica & Dao Nguyen Helen & Pascal Perin Richard Marvin Wendy & Charles Merrill Linda & Michael Morris Nicole Noecker Jordon Perlmutter Kim Marzke Margo Mertaugh Jennifer Morrison Brad Nolan Lisa & Jonathan Perlmutter Jenifer Masias Joyce Meskis Suzanne Morris Sherer James Nora, Jr. Andrew Peterson J. Mast Loughridge Marian Messner & Michael Sherer Patricia Norris Helen Peterson David Mathias Laura & James Metcalfe Kimberly Morse Lisa & Andrew Nowak Catherine Petros Dana & Jonathan Matta Felicia Michael Lorraine & Mario Mrva Kimberly Nusbaum Kelli & Evan Pfaff Mike Maughlin Susan Michal-Smith Bart Muller Lisa Nute Lillian & James Phelps Mary & Thomas Mauries Shannon Mika Chris Mullin Sheri & Todd Nystedt Alexa Phillips Anatascia & Daniel May John Mill Stacey Mundis Christine Obert Lynette Phillips Carol McBride Alexandra Millard Melissa Muniz Rebecca O’Brien Theress Pidick-Mendelsberg Victoria McBurney Adena Miller Gilbert Munoz Dan O’Connell Jake Pieruccini Margaret & Derek McCandless Charlie Miller Tom Murnan Maureen O’Connor-McGinn Tammye Pirie Lauren McClanahan Darryl Miller Avery Murphy Laura Odom Roma Pitt Pamela McClintock Keri Miller Julie & Michael Murphy Melanie Oliver Anne & Adam Poe Tyler McConville Michael Miller Elizabeth & Michael Musick Tammy Olmedo Sarah Poellet Danny McCormick Michelle Miller Donna Mussett Lorraine Olson Sharon Pojedinec Joan McCracken Paula Miller Jeff Myers Richard Omilian Elizabeth Polizzi Carolyn McCrary-Bowen Valerie & Zach Miller Amanda Nadeau Matt Ondrof Jason Pollock Lara McDonald Ellen Miller-Brown Sally Nagel Oracle Corporation Susan Pomiechowski Charles McElwain Michael & Julie Mills Pam Naiman W. Orr Andrew Portee Brenna McEvitt Mrs. Roy Mills Karen Nakandakare Connie & Kenneth Ortiz Deborah & William Porter Sharleen McFadden Christopher Milosevich Nick Narverud Efren Ortiz Tonda Potts & Kenneth Howe Nina & Rex McGehee Stuart Miner Kimberlee Natal Sherry Ortiz Judy Powell Virginia & William McGehee Tracy & Michael Miranda David Naus The Ortlieb Family Jami Powell Sharon McMeel Yvonne Miranda Nancy Naylor Adrianna Pallares Rich Powers Marsha & James McNally, Jr. Erica Mitchell Sean Naylor Freida & Michael Palmieri Sean Precious Maureen McNeil Joanna Moldow Pat & Richard Nearman Rita Pantoya Roger Predmore Doreen McNicholas Marissa Molina Quintana Lisa Negus Kris Paolino Alexandra Prehn Lindsay McNicholas Thessa Monaco Dustin Neiman Frank Parce Elizabeth Price Patricia Mead Ray Mondragon Ruth & Gene Nellesen Bonith Parker Violeta Prieto Greg Mehalovitz Suzette Montera-Smith Kelly Nelson Jay Parks David Prinaris Carol Mehesy William Moon Lacey & M. K. Nelson Deb Parsons & David Downs Carla Prochnow Alison Meloni The Moore Family Ruth Nelson Patricia Paul Joshua Pruyn
26 Gifts up to $249 (continued) Darilyn Robinson Susan & Kenneth Ryerson Brette Scott Judy & Gary Sliwinski Alicia Qliebo Eileen & Sam Robinson Michelle Saab Donald Scott Virgina Smetana Perrin Quarles James Robinson Bryan Sakuoka Patricia Scriffiny Pamela & John Smiley Nancy Quinn Charlotte Rocha Michael Salima Lynn & Tom Seaman Bethany Smith Kate Raabe Jane Roche Debroah & Del Samac-Townsend Katherine Self Melanie Smith Lorii Rabinowitz Scott Rodgers Paola Sanchez Ellen & Andrew Selig Roger Smith Paul Raff Diego Rodriguez Victor Sanchez Devin Seligsohn Marshall Snider Susan Rafferty Jesús Rodríguez Jodie Sandell Kay Sellers Rita Soeken Craig Ramsey Rosemary Rodriguez Amber Sanders Sarah Senger Jamie Sohan Mary Rangel Dawn Roedel Michele Sandoval Thomas Senger Isaac Solano Kalpana Rao Margaret Rogers Karen & David Sanger Jean Settles Edie & William Sonn Ludivina Rascon Janice Rogness Dominic Santarsiere Timothy Severance Michele Sorensen Reed Rawlings Ruth Rohs Mario Santarsiere Sandra Shaffer & Stephen Biley Marsha Spanswik Rana Razzaque Ardis Rohwer Saradhi Saripalli Laney Shaler Janice Spearman Jesse Rector Jesse & Dresden Romero Marianne Sasso Robyn Shank Joel, Jenn, Stella & Zoe Spicola Ann Redding Jeff Romero Marybeth Sauer Juliana Shanley Nick Spinosa Jill Redding Niki Rooff Chris Sautter Elizabeth & Zachary Shannon Deborah Staten Sandra Redman Monica Rosenbluth Lauren Savelle Richard Sharpnack Teresa Steele Sara Reeser Chris Ross Benjamin Sawyer Katie Shaw Roslyn & Jonathan Steeler Jennifer & Matt Regan Anthony Rossi Kristy Sawyer Kevin Shaw David Stefanski Jennifer Reich Karla Rossi Melissa Sayouthasad Marilyn Shaw Mildred Steiner Kristin Reif Pam Rossi Steve Schaffner Rick Shaw Carolyn Steinlage Jeffrey Reiman Deborah Rostvedt Laura Schaub Theresa Shaw Jennifer Steuck Robert Renfro Nicolette Rounds Paul Schechter Toni Shelton Helen & Lyle Stewart Andrea Renteria Jenifer Rouse Celia Schefe Atsuko Shimizu Sue Stiles Adina Reshotko Michael Rowley Sandra Scherer David Shindoll Dwight Stone Alex Rhino Donald Roy Linda Schliebe Kathleen Shiverdecker Kathleen Stone Rita Rhoades Jamie Roybal Kelsey Schmitz Tonia Shook Marvin Stone Kim & Gary Rible Patsy Roybal Andrew Schnackenberg Deborah & Jim Shpall Suzy Stone Coy Rice Jesus Rscarcega Larry Schneider Lynn & Richard Schults Ann M Strange Shirley Richard Charlotte & Irvin Rubin Kelly Schokmiller Martha Shwayder Julie Stremel Jill Richards Omar Ruiz Jacqueline Schott Erika Sidney Marcia Strickland Jody Richards Vicki Rumpeltes Judith & Larry Schulman John Sieker Amanda & Brett Stringer Timothy Richman Martha Runnettte Michael Schulman Chet Siembpr Cherise Strzok Rosa Rieben Jillian Rushing Jill Schultz Colleen Siembor William Stuart Cesar Rivera Francine Ruybal Andrew Schutz Sean Silvers Anthony Sturges Emily Rivera Carey Ryan Calista & Daniel Schwartz John Simmons Elizabeth Sturges Nikki Rivera Daniel Ryan Teri Schwartz Valerie Simons & Ronald Gerrans Ambar Suero Brian Robbins Donald Ryan Julie Schwarz Kirklyn & John Simonton Doris Sullivan Judith & Walden Roberts Donna Ryan Carrie Sclar Danielle Simpson Edythe & Floyd Sunshine Stephen Roberts Erica Ryan Jane & Rob Scofield Jodie Skodol Leba Sunshine
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Gifts up to $249 (continued) Shirley Trujillo Marc Wasserman Bette Wisotski Edna Sutton Mary & Michael Tully Norma Watts Dinkayehu Woldegebriel Debra & Theodore Swan Stacy Turnbull Michael Wear Daniel Wolf Eileen & Gordon Swartzfager Shannon Tyler David Wedmore Scott Wolf Jennifer & Brian Szilagyi Kate Tynan-Ridgeway Damindu Weerasena Dennis Wolfard Ken Taga Margaret Ulrich-Nims Perin Wehde Christopher Wong Janet Taggart Elise Unger Irving Weiser Cheri Wrench Rose Tanaka Heidi Unger Wendy & Richard Weiskopf Jacquelyn Wright Samantha Tanenholtz John Unger Bridgette Weiss Margot Wynkoop Jesse Tang Matthew Unger Randi & Allen Welch Patricia Wynne Pamela Tanner Maria Uribe Catherine Welch Lorraine Yamada Denise Taplin Kathy Valenta Ceci Wells Judy Yaw Adrienne Tate Helen Van Anne Kathy & Matt Wesner Alison Yeh Laurie & John Tatlock Virginia Vance Bonnie & Peter West Brad Yohe Nancy & Donald Taylor Renee Vanhorn David Westenskow John Youngquist Kristin Teare Todd VanOpdorp Milly & Vernon Westphalen Lisa & Robert Yurglich Celia Tejeda Garcia Paul Varosy Philip Wheaton Zach Zanetell Llansley Thelwell Mary Rose & Grant Varveris Robert Wheeler Melissa Zaragoza David Thomas Brenda Vasquez Amy & Steve Whited Melissa Zeligman Susan Thomas Michael Vaughn Patricia Whiteside Alex Zeltser Janice Thompson Taylor Nicole Veltze Brandi Wiebusch Andersen Cynthia Zimmerman Michael Thornton Tom Ver Straate & Steve Andersen Sonny Zinn Julie Thorpe Renee Verspoor Lola & Charles Wilcox Don Ziska Mieke Thorson & Scott Esserman Amy Vidia & Jeffrey Fankhauser Jill & Andrew Wildenberg Ziv & Micah Company Beverly Thygesen Liza Villarreal Shana Wilhelm UnSuk Zucker Alex Tideman Pamela Virden Caroline Wilkinson publications. Karen & Frank Timmons Visa Giving Station Charles Wilkinson, Jr. Marcia Toll & Gregg Rippey Visser Family Richie Williams The DPS Foundation has made every effort to accurately Rebecca Toner Karen Vittetoe Donna & Donald Willis acknowledge our donors. If we have made a mistake, Eileen Tooher Stephen Vogler Sarah Willkomm Spencer Toppen Emily Volkert Karen & Brian Wilmoth please accept our deepest apologies and contact Cassandra Torres Sarah Volkert Barney Wilson [email protected] so that we can Deborah Torres Peggy Waldon Hugh Wilson correct the error in the future. Elizabeth Torres Glenn Walker Joy Wilson Pegi B. Touff Anna Wallace Leigh & Michael Wilson Cynthia Tovrea Kathleen Walsh Franklin Wimer, Jr. Eryn Trauth Heather & Donald Walton Ruth Wimer Angela Trujillo Lance Ward Stefanie Winfield Eileen Trujillo Franita Ware Sam Winfrey Eric Trujillo Kim Warner Ellen Winiarczyk Julie Trujillo Bryan Washburn Catherine Wise
28 Gifts In Tribute Scott Sala In-Kind Donors Buckley Air Force Base National Renewable Energy We extend our special thanks to Philip Serafini 5280 Magazine Callahan Management Laboratory donors who made gifts in honor Katie & Taylor Shloff Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Campos, EPC Noble Energy of the following: Vivian R. Smith Colorado Rockies Baseball Club CBRE Otten Johnson Robinson Neff South High Class of 1994 Denver Broncos Football Club Chrysler Group LLC + Ragonetti David Alexander & Brandt Wilkins Shayne Spalten Denver Center for the City and County of Denver Parallon Terri Baldwin David Suppes Performing Arts Clayton Fixed Income Services Patton Boggs Tom Boasberg The Tamburello Family Denver Museum of Nature Coffee at the Point PEAK Resources Debbi Carlson Team DPS and Science Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Ping Identity Chris & Jennifer Chavez Diane Uren Denver Zoo Denver Art Museum Polsinelli Kristin Heath Colon Alyssa Whitehead-Bust FirstBank Denver Broncos PwC Susana Cordova Hyatt Regency Denver at Denver Health QEP Resources DPS Peer Observer Team Gifts in Memoriam Colorado Convention Center Denver Metro Chamber of RevGen Partners Ivan Duran We also extend our very Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group Commerce RICOH Stacy Dvergsdal special thanks to donors who Kroenke Sports Charities / DISH Network RingCentral Cathey Finlon made gifts in memory of the Kroenke Sports Dovetail Solutions RK Mechanical Hayden, Marin & Noah Fisher following individuals: and Entertainment, LLC Downtown Aquarium Snelling Staffing Devin Fletcher Donna Lynne & Jim Brown DPS CARES Society of Petroleum Engineers Tammy Giessinger Omar D. Blair MillerCoors Dufford & Brown Saint Joseph Hospital Holiday Goodreau Robert L. Clifton National Western Stock Show Easthigh Neighbors Starbucks Paula & Stan Gudder Amy Colleen Hynes Association EKS&H Sungard Availability Services Grant Guyer Frank DeSonia Planet Laboratories Fidelity Investments TeleTech Latia Henderson Linda Ebner QEP Resources, Inc. Healthgrades The Anschutz Corporation John, Amy, Katie & Claire Hseih Joan Gamel Murnan RICOH Hogan Lovells TIAA-CREF Amy Keltner Shirley Johnson Sage Hospitality IMA Financial Group ViaSat Michele Kilen Rosemarie Kellogg United Airlines International Brotherhood of Western Union Tim Leddy Donald Langlee United Launch Alliance Electrical Workers Westerra Credit Union Darlene LeDoux Diana Lebrun US Bank Intertech Plastics Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell Will Lee-Ashley Lynn Lehmann Westerra Credit Union Janus Windsor Gardens Retirement Clifford Lewis Grayce Masciotro Johnson & Wales University Community Donna Lynne Helen McCrary JPMorgan Chase Xcel Energy Maggie Martin George Morrison, Jr. School Partners Kiewit Building Group Zachry Group KPMG Kim Martinez Carol Nevens Walker Anschutz Office of Inclusion Leprino Foods Alan Peppers Betty Nuanes and Outreach Li’L Teeth Dentistry Theress Pidick Lonnie Powell Ashford University Microsoft Katherine Plog Martinez Anita Theriot Gallegos Assured Title Agency Mile High United Way James F. & Mary E. Porcaro Miki Walling-Vine Atkins & Women’s United Laura Pretty Ball Corporation Mortenson Construction Rebound Solutions Barnes & Noble MSU Denver Kristin Richardson BBVA Compass Jessica & Raja Ridgeway
29 + Annual Report 2014/15
2015/16 DPS Foundation Board of Directors DPS Foundation Staff
Craig Umbaugh, Chair Cedric Buchanon Taggart Hansen Kristin Heath Colon Michele Kilen Partner, Hogan Lovells CEO- Metropolitan Denver, BBVA Chief Counsel for Labor & President & CEO Grants Manager Compass Employment, CH2M HILL Leanna Clark, Chair-Elect Kristy Armstrong Kimberly Martinez, CPA Vice Chancellor of University Priya Burkett Emanuel “Manny” Hilario Vice President of Marketing & Vice President of Finance & Communications, University of Director of Strategy & Performance, CFO, Sizzler Platter Communications Operations Colorado Denver- Anschutz Medical Xcel Energy Campus Donna Lynne Kristina Bobrowski Mary McGee Scott Carpenter Executive Vice President, Kaiser Communications & Events Specialist Senior Director of Major Gifts Dee Wisor, Treasurer President, Anschutz Investments Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Partner, Butler Snow LLP & Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Laura Caldwell Karen Radman, MNM Chris Chavez President, Kaiser Foundation Annual Giving Manager Vice President of Development Christine DeRose, Secretary Director of Government Affairs & Health Plan of Colorado Senior Vice President – Financial Corporate Citizenship, United Launch Nicole Capage-Brown Kimberly Reynders Advisor, Senior Consulting Group, Alliance (ULA) Kirk Mielenz Director of School Partners Program Database Specialist RBC Wealth Management Executive Vice President, Kristin Heath Colon (non-voting) Client Services, RevGen Partners Landry de Souza Brooke Brown, President & CEO, DPS Foundation Staff Accountant Immediate Past Chair Ruth Rohs Executive Director, Carson Foundation Bridget Coughlin Vice President of Corporate Barbara Fiedler Vice President of Strategic Communications, IMA Financial Executive & Administrative Assistant Kathryn Albright Partnerships & Programs & Adjunct Group Senior Vice President & National Sales Curator, Denver Museum of Nature Laci Gettings Manager for the Commercial Real & Science Anne Bye Rowe (non-voting) Database & Development Specialist Estate Deposit & Payments Vice President, DPS Board of Solutions Group, U.S. Bank Jeff Dolan Education Latia Henderson Vice President of Regulatory & Communications & Development Dave Baker Government Affairs, Comcast Mile Jeanne Saunders Specialist President, FirstBank High Region Owner, Saunders Financial
Christine Benero Jennifer Evans Mary Seawell President & CEO, Managing Shareholder, Polsinelli Program Officer/Grants Manager, DPS Foundation Board of Directors and Mile High United Way Gates Family Foundation Staff lists are current as of September 1, 2015. Mike Ferrufino Tom Boasberg (non-voting) Vice President & General Manager, Lee White Superintendent, DPS Latino Communications Executive Vice President & Manager, George K. Baum & Company
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