Annual Report 2014–2015 Table of Contents

success through our people...... 4 –5

BOARD OF DIRECTORS...... 5

News impact made real...... 6 –7

THE power OF MUSIC amplified...... 8–9

keeping you connected...... 10 –11

strength & support...... 12 –18

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Colorado Public Radio Annual Report 2014–2015 3 Success Through 32 COLORADO COUNTIES This year, we launched the CONNECTED ACROSS CPR Fellowship Program, which currently supports Our People two year-long, full-time, paid opportunities in news 26,100 and music. These are hen Bob Hensler members to Western Slope the first in what will SQUARE MILES W started working for produce, organizing a much hopefully be a long Colorado Public Radio in anticipated shipment of line of annually ap- the 1970s, the organization locally grown peaches down pointed fellows— was headquartered in a Interstate 70 each summer. any of whom could be the next Bob and Mary both Bob Hensler or retired from CPR Mary Verdieck. 2014–2015 this year, and Board Of Directors their combined 50 years of

service to Left: Mary Verdieck. Above, right: Mary in front of CPR’s Grand Junction office. S. Robert Contiguglia, Chair Colorado Above, left: Western Slope landscape (Photo: Marko Forsten/Flickr). Bob Hensler with engineering Public Radio Karen Newman, colleague Al Stewart (right) and Vice Chair local contractor Hal Kneller. characterizes staff members’ Carolyn Daniels, Secretary

In the 1970s, Colorado Public Radio collective commit- headquarters were in a bungalow on Justin Borus, Treasurer the University of Denver campus. For more than ment to connecting two decades, Mary and enriching the Colorado Christie Cadwell Verdieck served as a community. The longevity 1,200-square-foot bungalow personal link between CPR of service and expertise that Liane Clasen on the University of Denver and the Western Slope, Vail propels our success is one campus. One of Bob’s first Valley and Roaring Fork of our biggest strengths as Michael P. Dowling projects as CPR’s engineer Valley. Working as a CPR an organization. As we honor staff contri- was to install a light in the butions and plan for CPR’s Gary W. Ferrera underwriting associate in S. Robert Contiguglia, M.D. restroom to alert staff not We recognize the critical future, we recognize that an office on Main Street in Chair Ann E. Hinkins to flush the toilet when downtown Grand Junction, role staff members have without the commitment hosts were on air—so the Mary was a mainstay and played in shaping Colorado and generosity of so many Balan Nair sound wouldn’t be picked familiar face in the commu- Public Radio’s service to the supporters, our work to en- up by microphones. More nity, helping area businesses community for nearly half rich and connect the Colo- Melinda Quiat than three decades and engage their customers a century, and we’re taking rado community would not countless projects later, statewide through CPR steps to develop the next be possible. We thank each Bryant Reber Bob helped build Colorado underwriting. Not only did generation of public radio and every one of you for Dean Salter Public Radio into a state- she help connect CPR to talent to ensure that tradi- your support and invite you wide network, connecting Western Slope commu- tion of service continues. to join us as we reflect on Max Wycisk, Ex-Officio 32 Colorado counties across nities, but she connected this year’s accomplishments. Left: Bob Hensler trouble-shoots a problem more than 26,000 square miles. Denver-based CPR staff at a remote station site. Above: When winter Max Wycisk, President Tania Zeigler conditions stymie access to station sites, Bob relies on CPR’s all-terrain vehicle to navigate snow-packed trails.

4 Annual Report 2014–2015 Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio Annual Report 2014–2015 5 News Impact hungry during winter break Coloradans depend on This year, listeners turned without access to school CPR News not only for to CPR for daily news lunches. Soon after, the these and other stories updates with their morning Made Real local non-profit organiza- but, more importantly, coffee, for a bit of comfort tion Hunger Free Colorado to feel connected to their in the familiar voice of a gained new donors and neighbors and the world news host and for inter- n a media landscape Public Discourse volunteers who said CPR’s outside Colorado. Our esting topics to discuss Iwhere in-depth news General Assignment report had motivated them distribution of national with friends and neighbors. sources are scarce, commu- Reporter Megan to get involved. stories and programs gives Whatever their reasons, nity-centered journalism is Verlee wrote about context beyond state lines hundreds of thousands of critical to our understand- Colorado’s child care and makes up more than people tuned in and found ing of the world and our subsidy program and 10 percent of our program- what they were looking connections to one another. its role in affordable ming costs. Simultaneously, for, and the generosity and With steady support from child care. Several CPR’s quality, in-depth passion of CPR supporters CPR members and under- months later, state Sen. reporting puts Colorado made that possible. writers, our news team is Kevin Lundberg cited issues on the map for enriching Colorado commu- Megan Verlee conducts this coverage when he people outside our an interview in the San nities through innovative, Luis Valley. proposed a bill to deregu- state. Throughout 2015, in-depth reporting that late home-based child care NPR frequently broad- cannot be found elsewhere. operations. cast reports produced Colorado Public Radio by Colorado Public empowers Coloradans to This year, CPR has gone Radio’s news team, learn about emerging stories, one step further to measure Jenny Brundin with some award-winning including our story members of the CPR News team: Corey gain deeper understanding the impact our journalism Jones, Sadie Babits and Ben Markus. about Denver’s of the issues impacting our has on the Colorado com- fast-growing “ As a result of CPR News coverage, state and develop mean- munity, using an ongoing restaurant scene we are having many more, and much ingful connections to series exploring children in and our report deeper, conversations with folks across their community. poverty as a test case. Over Personal Connections on the 150th the state, including policy makers and the course of the year, Education Reporter anniversary of community leaders.” CPR reporters published Jenny Brundin shared the Sand Creek more than 70 stories for the the story of a high school Massacre. NPR series, covering the issue News editors chris watney senior supporting himself President and CEO, from various angles, con- and living in poverty. look to CPR Colorado Children’s Campaign Andrea Dukakis with “Colorado Matters” tinually seeking feedback colleagues: Rachel Estabrook, Ryan CPR listeners initiated a for deep, reliable, and reaching out to specific Warner and Michael de Yoanna. crowdfunding campaign timely reporting on organizations, agencies and to support the student’s Colorado stories that individuals for input. As college education, and one impact the nation. For a result of these efforts, Community Response listener connected with him instance, NPR relied on the we’ve seen that CPR re- “Colorado Matters” to offer tutoring, mentor- CPR News team to cover porting has a ripple effect, Reporter and Producer ing and housing. the entire Aurora theater which bolsters the strength Andrea Dukakis inves- shooting trial in lieu of and interconnectedness of tigated the number of sending its own reporters. our community. Colorado children who go

6 Annual Report 2014–2015 Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio Annual Report 2014–2015 7 The Coloradans also Power of Music cheered the arrival of OpenAir on “ Thanks to OpenAir, FM. Meeting an I’m discovering new music expressed lis- again, and I actually like what tener need to Amplified improve quality I’m hearing on FM radio.” and accessibility, usic is a powerful Listeners enjoy a wide range Colorado Public SUZY SIMPSON Mvehicle for storytelling, of music to satisfy their Radio was able CPR Member transcending generations curiosity and delight their to purchase a new and languages, while inciting senses, as well as intriguing signal for OpenAir at a deep connection to the context, helpful perspective 102.3 FM in Denver and human experience. Backed and that fascinating tidbit Boulder. We heard from by a community of pas- of information provided by music fans who said they sionate supporters, we can knowledgeable CPR music had stopped listening to At CPR, Colorado musicians share the power of music hosts. Our music services are radio altogether, until they —from Boulder classical and provide a resource for an inextricable part of our discovered OpenAir on the conductor and violinist music discovery—whether mission, and with listener FM dial. Zachary Carrettin to you’re looking for insights support, we expanded offer- Denver singer-songwriter about a famous composer, ings for both CPR Classical The OpenAir team contin- Nathaniel Rateliff—find ues to generate more original seeking inspiration from an and OpenAir this year. the Aspen Music Festival rich exposure for their artistic content than ever before, unknown melody, exploring and School and Bravo! Vail. expressions and meaningful including a milestone variety within Colorado’s CPR Classical enriched In 2015, classical music 1,000th connections with fans. recorded this year in thriving music community listening opportunities hosts traveled hundreds song the or simply relaxing in the with a 24-hour classical of miles across Colorado CPR Performance With help from CPR —fittingly, during a company of music. music broadcast, to present an average of Studio members, underwriters performance by the very first complemented two live broadcasts each and supporters, we are band OpenAir brought into by online stories, month. These broad- nurturing a more vibrant the studio in 2011: interviews, casts included CPR Snake and connected community . videos and live Classical’s annual Rattle Rattle Snake of musicians and music Music lovers in Colorado performances “SummerFest” lovers who are experiencing and beyond can watch that connected concert series, high- the transformative power videos of these exclusive Opposite, top: Boulder-based classical conductor and listeners to music lighting classical of music and discovering its violinist Zachary Carrettin in the CPR Performance Studio. recordings on OpenAir’s Opposite, bottom: CPR Classical’s Monika Vischer and in poignant and music festivals integral role in everyday life. Richard Ray host broadcasts from classical music festivals YouTube channel. around the state as part of the “SummerFest” concert series. meaningful ways. statewide, with the Top: OpenAir Program Director Mike Flanagan cuts a cake to celebrate OpenAir’s new FM signal. Above: At Through an ex- first-ever live broadcast a Denver music festival, Colorado musician Nathaniel The CPR Performance Rateliff spends time with a CPR volunteer and records pansive schedule from the Colorado in OpenAir’s mobile studio. Left: Hayley Helmericks Studio frequently hosts of Colorado band Snake Rattle Rattle Snake of year-round College Summer records the 1,000th OpenAir song in the local musicians, provid- CPR Performance Studio. live broadcasts, Music Festival. listeners could ing a stage to showcase the depth and variety savor the very Musicians bring a variety of gear when they record in the of talent fueling best classical music CPR Performance Studio— featured here, a Colorado Colorado’s robust Colorado has to offer Chamber Player’s violin and Snake Rattle Rattle Snake’s music scene. —like performances from amplifier and guitar.

8 Annual Report 2014–2015 Colorado Public Radio 9 Keeping You Social media followers express real-time reactions Connected to our programming. Stories go viral and or 45 years, we’ve and to the world. CPR is take on a digital life Fserved our listeners more than radio: it’s a com- of their own. 652,721 through radio, delivering prehensive resource that’s in-depth news and music available whenever and % Website visitors navigate OpenAir YouTube through a dependable wherever you need it. 75 to photos, videos and video views statewide network that’s increase in graphics that help them accessed with the flip of CPR’s statewide network is web traffic visualize stories and a switch. While radio will steadily expanding to serve conceptualize issues. always be a central part of more communities. At the our identity and our primary same time, our online audi- CPR fans share the focus, we know that in 2015 ence is increasing rapidly as listening experience CPR reporters stay connected to with family and friends. our listeners and supporters people have the opportunity listeners with real-time updates are looking to connect with to find additional context while reporting from the field. Colorado Public Radio for the stories and music As we aspire to make our in more ways. Thanks to they hear on the radio. This programming ever more member and underwriter year, monthly website traffic meaningful and accessible contributions, we’re meeting increased by 75 percent, To support a mobile and to Coloradans, our ambi- this need with a growing with more people than ever connected audience, our tion is matched by the loyal digital service that connects before coming to cpr.org in-house production team commitment of our donors, Coloradans to one another for live streaming, news grew this year and, with it, who know that Colorado insights, music downloads the quality of digital content. Public Radio is so much and more. Distribution People can easily access a more than just radio. of news and music through story or discover a piece of many different channels music that they may have means that our listeners, missed if it hadn’t been readers and viewers had available digitally. Colorado more control to access Public Radio now offers Colorado Public more interactive content to Radio wherever it enhance the radio experi- “Thank you CPR. Fell back in was convenient— ence, connecting ideas and love with you while in Denver listening to the news telling stories in new ways last fall. Currently living in with photos, videos and behind the wheel in Warsaw, Poland, and listen to a traffic jam, reading interactive maps. For the Opposite, far-left: Digital Videographer Irvin Coffee films bands performing at a festival you everyday online.” showcasing the local music scene. an article on the train first time, we’re able to see Above: “Colorado Matters” Managing Producer Rachel Estabrook edits audio for a during their commute these connections develop CPR News broadcast. and multiply. Top: Audio Producer David Fender operates portable recording equipment at an OpenAir or downloading music Kimberly Bottoms live broadcast event out in the community. at the airport before CPR Member their flight.

10 Annual Report 2014–2015 Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio Annual Report 2014–2015 11 Strength & Fy15 Revenue & Expenses Support Fiscal year: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

hief among the assets we find most rewarding and humbling is our community of supporters. CFrom members and vehicle donors to underwriters and legacy partners, loyal and generous supporters enable us to do the work that enriches and connects communities across our state. For that, we are grateful. Revenue (In 000s) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (In 000s) Individual giving $9,744 Underwriting $4,290 FY15 FY14 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $892 Michael P. Dowling Steve Coffin ASSETS donor support All other support $640 Driscoll Foundation and Patty Shwayder Coffin Current assets $13,438 $12,695 $ $50,000+ Peter and Ellen Durst Sue Coughlin and Dino Ianni Fixed/other assets $25,587 $19,646 TOTAL : 15,566 Greg Ellenoff and Celina Aisner Carolyn Daniels $ $ Bonfils-Stanton Foundation total assets 39,025 32,341 Gooding Family Foundation DeeDee and Peter Decker The Colorado Health Foundation Peter J. Griffiths Mark and Katy Dickson Gates Family Foundation Mike and Carleen Haselden Dr. and Mrs. Ted Eickhoff LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ $ Lorraine and Harley Higbie Mark Esposito Total liabilities 17,019 12,192 $ + $ $ 20,000 Michael and Christine Janeczko and Cary Kinross-Wright Net assets 22,006 20,149 Anonymous (3) Richard and Mary Anne Johnston Stacy and Henry Fischer Total liabilities & net assets $39,025 $32,341 The Barton Family Foundation Carole Q. Leight Rick and Margaret Garbe Bob and Georgi Contiguglia Living Closer Foundation Brent and Sarah Gephart The Lloyd J. Luff Family Fund Al and Gail Gerrish and Eleanor R. King Foundation Nicole and Randy Luskey Duke and Pam Hartman Balan Nair and Joe Joe Chacko-Nair Doug Morton and Marilyn Brown Ann Hinkins Steiner Lisa Negri Ann and Bob Pena Dr. Sue Ellen Hirschfeld Paul Bechtner Foundation Dean and Carolyn Salter Graham and Cathy Hollis STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (In 000s) Ben and Lucy Ana Walton Martin and Sue Inglis $10,000+ Margaret and Max Wycisk Drs. Michael and Tamara Jay Anonymous (4) FY15 FY14 Jeff Baldwin and Debra Perry $2,500+ REVENUE Benedict Family Foundation Anonymous (35) Individual giving $9,744 $8,946 Brett Family Foundation 1040 Foundation Underwriting $4,290 $4,545 Liane and Robert Clasen Dr. Lois Abbott Corporation for Public Broadcasting $892 $799 Valerie and Gil Clausen Jandel Allen-Davis All other support $640 $1,393 Donor $ $ Walt Duncan and Anthony Davis total revenue 15,566 15,683 Expenses (In 000s) Sandy Elliott Dave and Nan Anderson $ Gary W. Ferrera and Rebecca Ferrera Eric Cornejo Programming/production 8,688 EXPENSES Tom and Ginny Fowler and Dr. Alan Arbuckle Supp ort Underwriting/fundraising $3,556 Programming/production $8,688 $8,667 Rhondda and Peter Grant J. Fern Black $ Underwriting/fundraising $3,556 $3,374 Management/general 835 Green Fund Joe Blake 46,828 members Management/general $835 $749 TOTAL : $13,079 Ruth and George Hopfenbeck Arlene Bobrow Total operating expenses $ $ Chester and Brooks Luby and Charles Tenabe 580 underwriters 13,079 12,790 Julie and Mike Bock $5,000+ Marge Bozarth 428 legacy partner notifications Net from operations $2,487 $2,893 Anonymous (11) Deborah and Clark Bublitz Depreciation $630 $550 Marcelle Arak Bernie and Mary Beth $1,364,721 in car donations Increase in net assets $1,857 $2,343 The Auer and Bennett Families Buescher Damien Boyd Jim and Susan Cargill For a copy of the audited financial Ronald E. Carlson Fiona and Marvin Caruthers statements, visit cpr.org. David Christerson Forrest and Germaine Cason and Karen Newman Caulkins Family Foundation

12 Annual Report 2014–2015 Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio Annual Report 2014–2015 13 Betsy Bardsley Mary Lou Faddick William Hyde and Dolores Tiongco Barbara A. Medina Mo and Carole Salman Tom and Diane Barrett Jill Ferris John and Margaret Iwanicki Joe and Ginny Mello Van Sauve Janice Baucum Bruce Fierst J.F. Maddox Foundation Ken and Maria Mendelsberg Bob and Linda Schenkein Chuck Becker Steve Fisher and Luci Berte Stacy and David Jackson Dr. Mark and Mr. Jesse Merrill Jane and Don Scheuer Irene and George Becker Rick Foster and Julie Waggener Gary and Janet Jacobs Steve and Gayle Miller Dr. Wagner and Annalee Schorr George and Phee Belsey Dr. Terry and Pam Fouts Doug Jones Lisa Farber Miller and David Miller Benjamin and Alessadra Schulein The Benziger Family Susan and John France Judy Joseph Wynn and Millie Montgomery James Berggren Drs. Michael and Molly Frank LaDonna and Jay Jurgensen Frank and Pat Moritz Virginia Berkeley and Tom Dietvorst Lorie Freeman and Bob Severson Phil and Linda Keenan Dr. Kathy Morse Leigh A. Bingham Sandra Fritz Carol and Tony Keig Bob Mosher Kendra Black Alice and Steven Gansfield Johanna Kelly John and Pamela Moye Sara Blake Jenny Gentry Howard Kenison Norman Mueller Carolyn and Joe Borus Paula Gibson and Scott Steinke and Debbie Heidish and Christine Murphy Chuck and Robbie Breaux Dr. Lindy Gilchrist, Dr. Colleen Kepner Bob Musgraves and Joan Prusse Rutt and Annie Bridges Dr. Timothy Dudley Sam and Lana Kevan Dr. Russell E. Myers Tupper Briggs and Dr. Lynn Joffe Dr. Edith W. King Elisabeth Naiman “Colorado Matters” Reporter and Producer Stephanie Wolf hiked to the top of Mount Elbert for a story about Denver artist Lisa Martin’s quest Michael Browning Peter and Elisabeth Glass Tessa and Steven Kirchner Drs. Sarah and Harold Nelson to paint atop every 14,000-foot peak in Colorado. (Photo: Lisa Martin) and Frances Hartogh Sandy and Marty Goldhaber Dick Kirk Nancy Nelson Colleen Bryan Veronica Goodrich Gabrielle Knox and John Edmiston and Jim Krasno Peter Bryant Robert Gore and Marge Bornstein Melody L. Kollath Sean and Melissa Nethery David and Elizabeth Budd Temple Grandin Tom and Annette Kowal Family Tricia Nichols $ + 2,500 (cont.) Ann Butler Jim and Carol Griesemer Steve and Barbara Krause Kevin D. O’Connor Leslie Kelly Keith and Lindsay Campbell Hal and Beverly Haddon John Kreitner and Janet Ellen Raasch Drs. Peter Kennealey The Campbell Foundation Carl and Mary Hagen Drs. Richard and Mary Krugman William Ohs and Colleen Murphy Steve and Linda Cantrill Margaret and Steve Hahn Pat Kuehl Brian and Joyce Olson Libby Kirkpatrick Hilary H. Carlson Bruce and Mary Jane Hall David and Pam Kurth Hugh and Colleen Paula Lutomirski Jay and Nancy Carlson Simon Hambidge Katharine C. Kurtz Osborne and Prentice O’Leary Brian and Adriana Carpenter and Elizabeth Bayliss Bob and Susie Ladenburger Bruce Paton Pat McClearn Merle C. Chambers David and Mary Mead Hammond Ted and Carol Larremore Virginia and Perry Peine Stephen C. Miller and Hugh A. Grant Deanna Hanna Melinda and Terry Larrington Karl Pelletier Myra H. Monfort Dan and Dona Chilcoat Felicity Hannay and James F. Wood Lee Lautmann and Bill Campbell and Jennifer Rocks and Dr. William Runyan Janet and John Chrisbens Moya Hansen Peggy Lehmann Rodolfo and Margaret Perez Anne and David Necker Charles Clack Meg Hansson Jennifer Lewan Eric Perryman and Lori Potter Cintra Pollack and Antoinette Tadolini Robert and Catherine Harada Lloyd David and Nancy and Jeff Peterson Kathryn Records Ryan Sheila Cleworth Jeff Harding Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation Dr. Susan Pharo Marilyn and John Salzman Mike and Betty Coan John and Barb Helfrich Charles and Gretchen Lobitz Janice and Malcolm Pitts Rich and Terri Slivka Adam and Mindy Cohen Nancy and Bruce Henson John and Mary Lohre Keith and Mimi Pockross Drs. Morris H. and Ellen P. Susman Alan and Susan Cohen Kenneth and Tania Ho Hal and Ann Logan Dr. Robin Post and Herman Post Dennis and Joanna Trescott John L. Coil Elizabeth Holman Randy and Cindy Looper Susan Powers and Russ Wayman Buzz and George Ann Victor Mary Jo and Jim Collins Garry and Carol Horle Judith Lopez Nick and Kathy Prinster Student musicians from the Denver School of the Arts perform an excerpt Anne Warhover John and JoAnn Congdon Scott and Ria Hudson Mrs. Jane H. Ludick Amy Pulver of Dvorak’s String Quintet in G major in the CPR Performance Studio. Weiser Engineering Guy and Helen Connolly The Hueni Family Fran MacKenzie Melinda Quiat Windfall Foundation John and Susan Conover Kathryn and Michael Huwaldt Tom and Trang MacKenzie Carol Quinn Carol Wolf Ann Corrigan and Kent Price James and Mary Kay Mallon Scott and Joellen Raderstorf Robyn Wolf Joyce and Frederick Coville Kim and Nancy Malville The Ralph L. Smith Foundation Ward and Tracy Sear Karen Yablonski-Toll James and Marilyn Craft Jonathan and Chelsea Manheim Harland and MaryAnn Ranney Bill and Debbie Self Bill Zinke Alan and Silvia Danson Mars Geo Sciences US, Inc. Randy and Kathy Reims Mike and Norelee Sexton Rock musician Todd Rundgren Martha Davis stopped by the CPR Performance Jasmine and Ledson Martin Katie Reinisch Barabara Shecter $1,200+ Barbara De Jong Studio during an April trip Jeanie and Randal Martines The Remy Family Patricia and David Shelton to Colorado. Anonymous (335) Deane Family Fund Kathy Martinez Patricia Renner Stan Siefer Anthony and Nancy Accetta Kate Denning Andy Mathis Nora Reznikova Ruth Silver Joe Adams and Patricia Habel Susan Diaz Seth Matters Myra and Robert Rich Enid Slack Kathleen Adams Bob and Julie Diehl Saranne Maxwell Catherine Riggs and Jeff Richards Diane and Kirke Snyder Sally Allen and Sam Wagonfeld Shawn and Carrie Dougherty Jerrald McCollum Peter and Marinka Riley Dr. Aris and Suzanne Sophocles Cathy and Truman Anderson Pam Eaton and Ted Zukoski Jane McConnell Robert E. and Anne T. Sneed Sorenson Family Foundation Catherine H. Anderson Helene W. Eckstein and T.J. Heyman Family Foundation Robert E. Springer, Jr. Jonathan Anderson Janet Eden-Harris Linda and Phillip McCurdy Jan and Dave Robertson and Lucy Bradley-Springer Donald Aptekar and Harriet Moyer Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias Nancy McDonald Liane and Tobin Rockley Sternberg Family Foundation Lauren Arnold and Martin McCarter Tudy Elliff Anne McGihon Genie Roosevelt Ken and Pab Stiefler Dr. Joyce K. Aycock Barbara Ellman Denny McGihon Sally and Byron Rose Doris and John Stipech and Dr. Robert C. Doebele EOS Foundation John W. McKendree Rachel Weston Rowell Tom and Kris Stoever Greg and Jenny Baldwin Karen Eriksen Lynda McNeive and Knox Rowell Tom and Kathy Stokes Carol and John Balkcom Greg Eurich and Katy Miller and Lynn Hornbrook Travis Rumsey Margaret J. Stookesberry

14 Annual Report 2014–2015 Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio Annual Report 2014–2015 15 UNDERWRITING Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers $7,500+ Marzyck Fine Wine Jesse Davidson Colorado Ballet 20th Century Fox MetLife Insurance Janna Duffy Support Colorado Department of Breckenridge Outdoor Mind Springs Health Ginger and Tom Ellison Human Services NIMBL Nanette and Kalman Gould $ + Education Center 100,000 Colorado HealthOP Canopy Airport Parking Oster Jewelers Eric Graboski University of Denver Colorado Housing Carmine’s on Penn Parisi & Firenze a Tavola Lee and Lourdes Hardies and Finance Authority Central City Opera Porchlight Real Estate Group William A. Heaton $50,000+ Colorado Music Festival Colorado River District Purrfect Health Cat Hospital Karen L. Josephson, PA-C, J.D. AEG Live Denver Colorado State University Community First Foundation Random Order Shirley K. Knight Colorado Lottery Comcast Credit Union of Colorado Regional Air Quality Council Andrew and Deirdre Maguire CSU Global Campus Denver Academy Denver Arthritis Clinic Renaissance Hotels Marcia and Lexie Martin Denver Center for the Denver Folklore Center Denver Botanic Gardens RevGen Partners Drs. Sarah and Harold Nelson Performing Arts Denver Health Medical Plan Denver Math Fellows RGS Energy Peter Roshko University of Colorado Boulder Dorsey & Whitney LLP Faegre Baker Daniels Robinson Hungate, PC Kathleen Stevens University of Colorado Hospital Douglas County Libraries Fairfax Wine and Spirits Rose Community Foundation John Suydam Wright Water Engineers, Inc. Emporia State University FruitRevival Save Home Heat Company Jonathan Wright Europtics Guaranty Bank Shaw Construction Dr. Martin Yussman $25,000+ G. J. Gardner Hi-Tech Import Automotive Sony Pictures Classics Cancer Treatment Centers of America Greenberg Traurig LLP Holland American Line Ten Thousand Villages CenturyLink Hammersmith Management Classical host Charley Samson Innovative Openings Tennyson Center for Children $2,500+ HealthONE chats with violinist Lara St. John The American Insitute of Children’s Hospital Colorado during a recording session in International Rescue Committee Anonymous (53) Citywide Banks History Colorado Center the CPR Performance Studio. Lazarus Investment Partners Architects Colorado Neil Ashby and Marcie Geissinger CollegeInvest Householder Group Noodles & Company The Residence at Filmore Plaza Kitrina and Alan Bryant In Salida, News Director Sadie Babits records an interview Iliff School of Theology Unitarian Universalists of Denver with Christo about his “Over the River” art installation. Colorado State Bank and Trust OZ Architecture Steve and Rachelle Bucknell Colorado Symphony Illegal Pete’s Polsinelli VRCC Veterinary Hospital Andy Cech Community Banks of Colorado Intuit Swiftpage Wonderbound Sarah L. Davidon Delta Dental iWeSocial Tattered Cover Bookstore Steven Grebe $ + 1,200 (cont.) Denver Art Museum Live Urban Real Estate The Carillon at Boulder Creek Dr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Hambley Michael Sturges, M.D. Denver Museum of Nature Lone Tree Arts Center The Nature Conservatory Ronald and Dolores Harbeck Decker Swann and Science Mental Health Center US Bank Vehicle Donors Lawrence and Donna Kaufman Jim and Sue Swanson Divorce-Matters Denver Vail Valley Medical Center Sarah Kovoor-Misra and Manav Misra Irene and Joe Szyliowicz Eon Office Midfirst Bank Warren Village $1,200+ Karl J. Krebs Mrs. Thomas Taplin Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado Mile High United Way White Wave Foods Anonymous (196) Michelle Mang Dennis and Susan Tellis InnovAge Naropa University Lauren Anderson Robert and Pat Moore Gary and Maria Elena Thomas Kabbage New West Physicians $5,000+ In memory of Devon Arnold Rebecca Prichard Northstar Investment Jack R. and Konnie E. Thompson Kaiser Permanente EKS&H Audit|Tax|Consulting Matt Ash Vicki Schroeder Betsy A. Thorpe ListenUp Advisors Archerfish Technologies Carol L. Beck John and Jennifer Souders The Tim and Mary Haddon Regis University Nova Home Loans Barbara Bridges Jen Bolcoa Joseph and Andronica Wheelock Family Foundation Saint Joseph Hospital Opera Colorado Bennington Johnson Biermann Kyle Brunger and Jessica Perrill Richard Turner and Britta Erickson Swallow Hill Music Otten Johnson Robinson Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael and Erica Byrne Ben and Amie Valore-Caplan The Colorado Health Foundation Neff + Ragonetti PC Bravo! Vail Tammy Chamberlain Ed and Pat VanBramer University of Colorado Denver PACE City of Golden and Robert Stubbs Matching Gift Peak ENT & Voice Center Varela Wilson Family Urban Lights City of Lakewood Donna Charlevoix and Glen Romine Companies MaryBeth and Mark Vellequette Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and Perkins Coie Colorado Railroad Museum Fred and Joan Venable Veterinary Specialists RE/MAX Colorado Recovery $1,200+ Jim Walker WideFoc.us Robert E Loup Jewish Colorado School of Mines Polly Warner and Chris Crawford Xcel Energy Community Center Denver Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. IBM Corporation Larned A. Waterman Robert Mann Oriental Rugs CRMCulture Microsoft Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers The Colorado Health Foundation and Paul S. Mesard $ + Denver Fisher House 10,000 Rocky Mountain Health Plans Nordson Corporation Drs. Michael and Patrice Whistler Accelerated Schools Denver Metro OMS Greg and Dorothy Wilson Rocky Mountain Hospital Doctor Abby Coven Williams Community Relations American Natural Gas Alliance for Children Schneider Electric Square D Leslie Y. Wilson Anythink Libraries Door to Door Organics Jimmy Winokur SEAKR Engineering, Inc. Downtown Development Authority Foundation Appliance Factory SolarGlass WPX Energy Dee and Jan Wisor & Mattress Kingdom Fox Broadcasting Company Drs. Julie Wolf and Wes Williams The Children’s Museum of Denver Front Range Precast Concrete Nelnet Foundation Arvada Center The Colorado Chautauqua Millennium Pharmaceuticals Dorothy Wolfe Atomic Cowboy Gorilla Logic Dean and Marsha Woodward Association If You Care® Gary Community Aurora Fox Arts Center The Denver Foundation Investment Company Joan and Tom Woodward Balfour Institute for Life & Care John Wright The Harris Law Firm International School of Denver Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company The Kempe Foundation Phil Zeitler and Barbara Morris Carrier Colorado Johnson & Wales University Pat Zeller The King Foundation Jones & Keller CoBank University of Colorado Denver Above, top: The Lumineers donate their tour van—the vehicle that Joseph Zmugg CoBiz Financial Kantorei co-founders Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz drove from New Vesuvio Entertainment Kentwood Real Estate Jersey to Denver to revitalize their music career—to CPR in February. COIT Services VISIT Denver Above, bottom: OpenAir hosts are on-site for The Lumineers’ rehearsal Kuhn Advisors with the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Top, left: Colorado Public Radio headquarters at Bridges Broadcast Center in Centennial. Top, right: Station site for CPR Classical in Glenwood Springs. Bottom: Station site for CPR News in Montrose.

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