2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT

One by One. Every student counts. Every student graduates. our message to you letter from the President/CEO and Board Chair

There’s a widening opportunity gap for children who are not getting the education they need and deserve. More than 90% of the students at Denver Kids are living near or below the poverty line. Without our support, one in two of these students will likely drop-out of school.

One by one, we are losing our children and this is a crisis.

At Denver Kids, we believe that the dropout crisis is solvable in Denver in our lifetime. We believe that every child deserves the chance to pursue their future aspirations.

We’re creating a new narrative for our children. A narrative for the future that says all children - no matter their background, skin color, or zip code - can be successful.

Leo and Jaydon are creating a new narrative for their future.

Jaydon graduated on time last year as measured by the No Child Left Behind federal standard. When Jaydon joined Denver Kids in the sixth grade, he was facing big challenges; challenges no eleven-year-old should have to face: a special education diagnosis, a disabled mother, and an incarcerated father. Jaydon’s Denver Kids Educational Counselor and volunteer mentor stood beside him. They found resources outside the school-day, a new school that better addressed his needs, and most importantly, a connection to the future. Jaydon went to Europe with his mentor, which incited a new interest in languages. With a team by his side, Jaydon crossed the finish line and is now attending Northwestern Junior College.

It took Leo five years to graduate high school. He joined Denver Kids in the fifth grade and like Jaydon, faced tremendous barriers. He struggled with self-confidence and motivation which showed up in his poor attendance and grades. His Denver Kids Educational Counselor and mentor stood by him, pushed him, and connected him with resources even when he wanted to quit. Leo took an extra year to finish high school; not “on-time” as measured by the federal standard. But in our book, Leo is a “Super Senior.” His path was different then Jaydon’s, but just as much a success. Had his Educational Counselor and mentor not convinced him to keep going for that extra year, Leo would have dropped out. He is now attending the Lincoln College of Technology.

While Jaydon and Leo had different graduation/completion dates, they are both champions. Official graduation rates hold us accountable, but they do not tell the whole story. This last year, we graduated almost 70% of our seniors on-time as measured by that federal standard. Here’s the deeper story: 84% of our seniors graduated or are continuing on with us for that important fifth year.We are equally proud of all our graduates.

Our 2020 Vision challenges us to increase our on-time graduation rate to 90% and double the number of students we serve by 2021 – making the invaluable support of Denver Kids available to more students like Jaydon and Leo. To do this, we must increase our annual budget by $4 million. That is a lot of money, but it’s nothing compared to what it will cost us if we don’t solve this crisis. Each student we fail to graduate will cost us nearly $300,000 in increased social services throughout their lifetime.

Denver Kids is taking a stand and we ask that you stand with us. We can end the dropout crisis, but we can’t do it without you. We ask that you join our movement today by investing in our 2020 Vision or giving your time.

We will tackle it one student at a time. One mentor at a time. One dollar at a time. One graduate at a time.

Glenna Norvelle Peter Karpinski President/CEO Chair, Denver Kids, Inc. 2013-2014 Board of Directors 1 who we are MISSION Denver Kids helps Denver Public Schools students, grades K-12, who face the personal challenges of higher risk environments to successfully complete high school, pursue post-secondary options, and become contributing members of the community. VISION Every student counts. Every student graduates. CORE VALUES Courage to Excel We never give up on achieving our dreams no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem. We believe in ourselves and that through perseverance, dedication, resiliency, and hard work we can accomplish anything.

Integrity We are truthful, fair, and accountable in words and actions - even when it is hard or when no one is looking.

Lifelong Learning We strive to challenge ourselves and one another to grow and develop to our fullest potential. Lifelong learning occurs in the classroom and also through enrichment opportunities and other life experiences that encourage deeper thinking, a broader range of feeling, physical challenge, and emotional development.

Partnership We are committed to working together as a community toward a common goal, empowering one another to create positive change.

2020 UPDATE The second year of our 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan brought Denver Public Schools (DPS) is currently the fastest-growing more ambitious growth. Technology played a major role in our urban school district in the country, with 3% growth year-over progress as we updated our student information management year. Still, 72% of its students qualify for Free or Reduced systems, launched performance dashboards, and took our Lunch. Should this growth continue at its current pace, referral process online. As a result, we were able to reduce the we can expect 12,000 students living in poverty to time it took to refer a student to the program by half. In turn, we enroll in DPS by 2020. The work of Denver Kids is as were able to add 350 new students to the program, bringing important as ever. This next year will bring great focus our total students served to over 1,400 - a 32% increase over towards formalizing our evidence-based service model, the previous year. Eight new Educational Counselors were hired hiring a Training Manager to support our growing staff, and to serve these students. We hired a new Manager of Enrichment systemizing academic milestones for students at all grade Services, a new Data and Technology Coordinator, and a new levels. We are strengthening our wrap-around services for Manager of Information and Evaluation to support the work of parents, mentors, and graduating students to ensure they our Educational Counselors. Our donors responded to our call to are college and career-ready. Denver Kids continues to build expand our services with a 15% increase in annual revenue. relationships with other community agencies dedicated to serving at-risk youth. Through true collaborative impact, we There is still much to do. This next year will be a time for us to will all move the needle on the District’s graduation rate. shore up and strengthen our existing programs and processes as we prepare for another period of aggressive growth.

2 Our dropout crisis is not small, neither is our ambition.

2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair, Peter Karpinski Jodi Brown Nanci Kerr Pete Wall Sage Restaurant Group Transamerica Financial Services Sky to Ground, LLC Burns, Wall, Smith & Mueller Vice Chair, Billy Brown Alice Bullwinkle John Leslie Tim Walsh Stryker Spine Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. DPS Assistant Superintendent, Retired Confluence Companies Treasurer, Dave Sjerven Mark Clouatre Brian McCleary Antwan Wilson Coughlin & Company Wheeler, Trigg, O’Donnell LLP Blue Ribbon Technologies Denver Public Schools Secretary, Katie Reilly Meredith Coors Charles Miller Oakland Unified School District Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP Community Philanthropist Stutz, Miller, & Urtz, LLC EX-OFFICIO Past Chair, Mike Pardun Wiley Daniel Roberta Molock-Sanders, Kip Hertzenberg Standard Alcohol Company of United States District Court Parent Representative MorganStanley SmithBarney America, Inc. Roberta’s Refurbishing Eric Gutknecht Glenna Norvelle Linda Appel Lipsius Continental Sausage Lawrence Montgomery Denver Kids, Inc. Teatulia Kaiser Permanente Ruben Jones, Parent Representative Joan Brennan Denver Sheriff’s Department, Retired James Richardson Community Volunteer Aspen Valley Hospital

Suzanne Fanch – Co-Chair Michelle Parker Ashley Andersen Blane Harvey Sprout Foundation Lucas Group Denver Kids, Inc. Sherman & Howard LLC

Judy Schiff – Co-Chair David Puchi Shauna Anderson Suzanne Hultin Community Volunteer Baceline Investments UMB Bank State of Colorado-Lt. Governor

Joan Brennan Gary Sumihiro Mark Bailey Molly Hummel Community Volunteer Charcoal Restaurant Colorado Attorney General Key Media

Jim Emme David Suppes Bryce Ballew Jarrad Jackson Endeavour International Denver Public Schools Construction, Incorporated Mortenson Construction

Molly Hummel Pete Wall Kyle Ballew Nicole Kennedy Key Media Burns, Wall, Smith & Mueller Your Castle Real Estate Zen Planner, LLC

Peter Karpinski Jim Wiltshire Anita Banuelos Brian McCleary Sage Hospitality Community Volunteer Excel Academy – Denver Public Blue Ribbon Technologies Schools Jim Mack Jason McMillan MTech Ventures Christina Beisel Flood & Peterson Joint Budget Committee, Jerry Middel State of Colorado Michelle Parker Financial Designs Ltd. Lucas Group Elisa Berzins Charlie Miller Colorado Rockies Jenny Starkey

2013-2014 2020 COUNCIL Stutz, Miller & Urtz, LLC Lassy Project Kevin Clafer Craig Mills Comcast Terry Switz The Mossa Group – UBS Bank of the West Financial Services Dani Diercks Diercks Law, P.C. Antonio Wint Mike Pardun SAF Network & Computer Services Standard Alcohol Company Jordan Evans 2013-2014 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL Denver Broncos DENVER KIDS TEAM Educational Counselors Program Support Team Far Northeast Satellite Northwest Satellite Southwest Satellite Marc Morgan – Regional Manager Laurence Bleicher – Sr. Manager of Dan Frederick Greg Diggs Denise Flanders Debbie Morrill – Regional Manager Information & Evaluation Daniel Fuentes Lauren Keeler Darla Harrah Jeff Romero – Manager of Enrichment Ashley Andersen – Sr. Development Christa Lyons Nikki Murillo Philip Hatchett Services Officer Lizzeth Nevarez Ismael Ramos Diana Olivares Audrey Reyes – Volunteer Mentor Michelle Maldonado – Manager of Donor Emily Weiss Jesse Sperry Ben Raznick Coordinator Relations Jason Wilson Karina Weymouth Curt Spykstra Christine Fiedler – Development Jesse Woodworth Administrative Support Team Coordinator Northeast Satellite Southeast Satellite Glenna Norvelle – President/CEO Travis Lachner – Data & Technology Eloy Castro Troy Alexander Jen Andrews – Chief Operating Officer Coordinator Pateath Herndon David Carey Julie Stone – Director of Growth & Lisa Mauldin – Staff Accountant Erin Howard Debbie Dawson-Thomas Evaluation Christine Sandoval – Administrative Warren Smith Zuleyma Duarte Andy Tiehen – Director of HR & Finance Assistant Monique Threet Cynthia York – Sr. Director of Development & Communications

3 denver kids is proud to announce the class of 2014

Joseph Abeyta Bersain Hernandez Abraham Lincoln High School Abraham Lincoln High School Adams State University Darrell Hopper Sabrina Adame Emily Griffith High School Abraham Lincoln High School Community College of Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver Adrian Jimenez-Arellano RESPECT Academy Keli Balili South High School Isha Koroma Metropolitan State University of South High School Denver Kent State University

Jonathan Beltran Eduardo Luviano- Emily Griffith High School Gonzales Abraham Lincoln High School Eunice Bembissa Community College of Denver South High School Colorado State University Mariah Macias North High School Aaron Busterna Tim Cruz Eric Fontes University of Colorado Denver Bruce Randolph High School KIPP Denver Collegiate High Abraham Lincoln High School Metropolitan State University of School Metropolitan State University of Esias Martinez Denver Red Rocks Community College Denver North High School Mesa State University Alex Cabrera Krystal Cutter Isaiah Gallegos RESPECT Academy John F. Kennedy High School North High School Engagement Joshua Martinez ITT Technical Institute Arapahoe Community College Center West Career Academy

Michileen Chapman Javon Davis Julianna Gilbert Oliverto Martinez East High School Emily Griffith Technical College DPS Online High School Emily Griffith High School Community College of Denver Northeastern Junior College Community College of Denver HVAC Licensure program

Bernice Chavez Stefany Diaz-Diaz Abby Guardado Shawndee Mascarenas- North High School South High School South High School Lucero Community College of Denver Community College of Denver Colorado State University, North High School Pueblo University of Colorado Denver Jasmine Chavez Pilar Dominguez Synthia Irutavyose DC21 Wyman High School Bruce Randolph High School Jesus Mena South High School Emily Griffith Technical College Community College of Denver John F. Kennedy High School Community College of Denver Cierra Connor De’Ajia Fields Ivan Mendoza Nyree Henderson-Hayes Bruce Randolph High School Montbello High School Abraham Lincoln High School East High School University of Colorado Denver Langston University Red Rocks Community Colorado State University College

4 Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yates

Marche Miles Ebony Stegall Manual High School George Washington High Adams State University School Houston Community College Rose Ndoutou-Lima South High School Mariam Taher Colorado State University South High School Community College of Denver Omar Noor Emily Griffith High School Alex Trejo East High School Gustavo Olivas Community College of Aurora Bruce Randolph High School Community College of Denver Gauge Trujillo Inner City Parish Evelyn Orozco Metropolitan State University Abraham Lincoln High School of Denver University of Denver Jordan Whitaker Giovanni Ortega East High School North High School Northeastern Junior College Community College of Denver Octavia Wilson Fortino Rendon Thomas Jefferson High School Emily Griffith High School Arapahoe Community College Community College of Denver Julio Yanez-Salinas Estephanie Rodriguez West High School East High School Emily Griffith Technical College Jareed Young Bruce Randolph High School Tukano Salat Otero Junior College Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning Nechama Zakroff Northeastern Junior College George Washington High School Henry Sandoval Community College of Denver West High School Engagement - DPS Step Up Center Lincoln College of Technology

Isaiah Servantes Inner City Parish Community College of Denver

5 educational

to be an counselor

At the very core of who we are and what we do, are the nearly thirty Educational Counselors that work as servant-leaders to over 1,400 students in Denver Public Schools. Educational Counselors like Jason serve as resource navigators who address the whole child, whole family, and whole community. Jason works beyond the classroom to advocate for his students before and after school and within the home. He builds long-term relationships with his students and sees them through some of their most transformative years. Through these relationships and personal credibility, Jason works with his students to remove barriers impeding their success.

Denver Kids Educational Counselors specialize in serving elementary, middle, and high school students and closely monitor achievement indicators like behavior, attendance, and academics. The mission is to get our students on track and keep them there. Educational Counselors partner with the school, parent, and community to collectively wrap their arms around the child as to say, “We will not let you fail.” He builds long- term relationships with his students and sees them through some of their most transformative years. 350 32% 62%

new students more students are the first in their served in served than the families to graduate 2013-2014 previous year from high school

6 mentorto be a

Over two-hundred men and women volunteer countless hours and invaluable perspectives to mentor the students of Denver Kids. If Educational Counselors are the heart of our program, our mentors are surely the gem. Mentors come to Denver Kids looking to make a difference in the lives of others. They are friends that lend an ear and champions that offer a boost. They share experiences and broaden horizons.

Always a lover of the outdoors, Jamie sought out to share his passion with another. Over the past two years, Jamie and Druce have developed a rich friendship during their time on the trails. “We talk about things going on in each other’s lives. We value the time we have with one another. I get that I am a role model for Druce, but I hope that he gets that he is a role model for me, too.” Jamie works hand-in-hand with Druce’s Educational Counselor to open doors and foster dreams. “I get that I am a role model for Druce, but I hope that he gets that he is a role model for me, too.”

age ethnicity gender MENTOR STATSMENTOR

28% 17-29 years old 82% Caucasian 33% Male 40% 30-39 years old 8% Latino 67% Female

14% 40-49 years old 6% African American/Black 11% 50-59 years old 2% Asian

7% 60+ years old 2% Other

7 engagedto be an student

Learning doesn’t stop after the final school bell. What we do with our time after school and during the summer has considerable impact on the character of our students. For the students of Denver Kids, access to camps, activities, and incentives are limited. As part of our holistic, wrap-around approach, we work to provide our students access to enriching opportunities outside of the classroom. We refer to this as Student Engagement.

John was struggling with school. His attendance waned and his grades began to sink. John just couldn’t get focused. His Educational Counselor decided to use John’s love of skateboarding as a motivator. “If you get to school on time for the rest of the semester and get your grades above a 2.5 GPA, I will nominate you for the Denver Kids Ski & Snowboarding Program.” John always wanted to learn how to snowboard, but his mom hasn’t had the time nor the resources to take him. This was the chance he was waiting for and nothing was going to get in his way. “To me, Denver Kids is about school, goals, and having fun. We always get to do cool things.”

gender ethnicity grade level

56% Male 50% Latino 21% Elementary school 44% Female 38% African American/Black 43% Middle school

STUDENT STATS 6% Caucasian 36% High school 4% American Indian 1% Asian 1% Other

8 to have future options

A high school diploma is not enough. Unless our graduates are college and career ready, we’ve missed our mark. It starts with a crucial, future-focused conversation. It happens as soon as a student joins Denver Kids. “What do you want to be? What are your dreams? How do we get you there?” Our Educational Counselors set an expectation that their students will have a plan after graduation. By setting the bar high, nearly all Denver Kids graduates apply to college their senior year. Four out of five are the first in their families to go.

Aaron was really good at math. His ability to explain difficult concepts to his peers was a great sense of pride for Aaron. Darla, Aaron’s Educational Counselor, took him on college visits, helped him secure financial aid, and buckled down on his study habits. “Over the years, I was able to show Aaron that if he did the work, college was possible.” Aaron is now a freshman at Metropolitan State University of Denver studying mathematics. “My professor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree. I told him I wanted his job.” “Over the years, I was able to show him that college was possible.” 1.1 85% 76% MILLION

of Denver Kids are the first in their potential lifetime graduates pursue families to pursue earnings lost for a post-secondary post-secondary high school education education dropout

9 parentto be a

Support of the whole child starts in the home. Our Educational Counselors work with their students’ parents to create a supportive learning environment for their child. “I can’t be truly effective in serving my students unless I get buy-in at home. It takes a team approach to create a stable environment.” One in two of our graduates are the first in their family to earn a high school diploma. For many parents, the school system is intimidating and misunderstood.

“My child’s Educational Counselor taught me how to advocate for my daughter. She helped me create a system for managing homework and keeping on top of her grades. She has inspired me to advocate for myself too. I enrolled in Denver Community College last fall. Now we do our homework together.” “I get buy-in at home. It takes a team approach to create a stable environment.”

980 72% 95%

households served of Denver Kids of Denver Kids in 2013-2014 students live in students live near single-guardian or below poverty homes

10 to bealumni an

With a sixty-eight year history of serving students and families, Denver Kids has so many alumni making their mark on the world. Some of them make their way back to Denver Kids intent on giving themselves to the same program that gave to them.

Anita is a 1999 graduate of West High School and Denver Kids. Fourteen years later, she remains close with her former Educational Counselor, Tawney, and mentor, Ana, who has mentored a total of six girls since 1983. Anita found her way back to the organization through the Young Professionals Council and now serves as a testimony to the program’s efficacy.

Anita comes clean when she says she was not an easy teenager. Hindered by a bad attitude and defense tactics, Anita put up a wall that she was sure was impenetrable. “I was facing expulsion. From my teachers to the principal; no one wanted me in school - including myself. I was getting in people’s faces and starting fights. Through Denver Kids, I finally found someone who was ready to take me on. Tawney and Ana came alongside me at time when I needed them the most. They knew something I didn’t – that I had potential and that I was too much of a fighter to let that escape me.”

Once nearly expelled from Denver Public Schools, Anita now works inside the school district as the Community Liaison for Excel Academy. She works to support the whole student and family and often refers many of her own students back to Denver Kids.

“Denver Kids teaches you how to advocate for yourself well after you graduate. This is a skill that I have learned and am now passing on to other students who face the same challenges that I once did.” While Anita is doing great things, she is sure to point out that Denver Kids was absolutely critical to her success. “There’s no way I would be where I am today without those who came alongside me. Denver Kids really made a difference.” Anita fully embodies the Denver Kids mission by serving as a successful, contributing member of the community. We stand in awe of her accomplishments and all that lies ahead of her. “There’s no way I would be where I am today without those who came alongside me.”

11 student achievement

Donna Hultin Excellence Award Evelyn Orozco Evelyn has the courage to excel. Spend just two minutes with her and she will inspire a confidence in you that anything is possible. Evelyn joined Denver Kids in her seventh grade. Despite tough challenges at home, her bright smile and optimism wipe away any hint of adversity. Evelyn’s teachers laud her for high marks and her concern for others. With a 3.7 grade point average, Evelyn has been a Rotary Scholar for two years and became the first in her family to graduate from high school. Evelyn is now a freshman at the University of Denver with her sights focused on a doctorate in Behavioral Science. She will be the first to tell you that through hard work and an enduring belief in yourself, indeed, anything is possible.

Denver Active 20-30 Male Student of the Year Jordan Whitaker Jordan is a man of integrity. Many times, life presented him with the easy way out, but each time, he resisted. When his classmates were battling off senioritis, Jordan was battling homelessness. Giving up was tempting at times, but he remained committed to fulfilling a promise to his mother that he would graduate from high school and do something great with his life. His desire to succeed was fueled by his innate drive to challenge himself. Jordan is a double-varsity letterman in basketball and track and field. He pursued honors classes which earned him a spot as a Denver Rotary Scholar. Jordan joined the Burt Foundation Board and even emceed the annual Denver Kids Empowering our Tomorrow Breakfast, speaking to a packed room of 800 adults. Faint of heart, he is not. Jordan fulfilled on his promise to his mother and is now attending Northeastern Junior College where he is poised to do great things.

Denver Active 20-30 Female Student of the Year Marche Miles Marche trusts that happiness is a conscious choice and not an emotion rooted in personal possessions. She challenged herself with a rigorous academic workload, a spot on the varsity basketball team, and demanding extracurricular activities. Marche blossomed over the past years through her participation in Big City Mountaineers, Manual High School’s Student Leadership Team, the Denver Public Schools’ Student Board of Education, and as a Denver Student Ambassador to Kenya. Marche routinely places herself in new and often uncomfortable situations as a way to challenge herself and broaden her horizons. Her Educational Counselor, Darla, describes Marche as a natural role model and leader. With everything on her plate, there were times she wanted to quit, but Marche always pushed through her demanding schedule and even managed near perfect attendance throughout her senior year. Marche is now studying business at Adams State University.

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Educator of the Year Male Mentor of the Year Brenda Kazin Jeff Simpson Jeff started hanging out with Matt just over a year ago. Matt was struggling with the unexpected and sudden passing of his former Denver Kids mentor. From the very start, Jeff lent an ear to Matt and talked about whatever was on his mind. Jeff strives to incorporate important life lessons into all of their activities and fosters the belief that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. More than anything, Jeff was a strong friend when Matt needed one the most. Matt is now a senior and on his way to high school graduation with Jeff right by his side. “Jeff really motivates me. He helps me think about life after high school and what I need to do to prepare myself. He brings so much to my life.”

In 2008, Principal Brenda Kazin was tasked with opening an elementary and middle school that would serve the Denver refugee population. Brenda embraced the challenge and was instrumental in creating the vision and plan for Place Bridge Academy. Brenda immediately recognized the tremendous challenges the students and their families faced and worked with intense focus to address them. Brenda collaborated with community partners like Denver Kids to create a safe and supportive learning environment. She routinely refers students to Denver Kids and has even helped our Educational Counselors find office space within her school. “I feel good knowing my students will go onto high school with their Educational Counselor right there to support them. It is a wish I have for nearly all of my students.”

Female Mentor of the Year Julie Curtis-Seltz Julie is a mentor to Claudia, an eleventh grader who has been in Denver Kids for nearly eight years. The two were matched five years ago when Claudia was an extremely shy sixth grader. Understanding the value of a boost of confidence and a well-timed high-five, Julie set out to help Claudia break out of her shell. With Julie’s encouragement, Claudia applied for academic programs, took school trips, ran for Student Council, and raised money to help fund her activities. Julie supported her every step of the way by being at her events and practicing public speaking together. In the words of Claudia, “Julie is one of the greatest people I know. She has done a lot for me and my family. She has shown me the great qualities every person should have. I am forever indebted to her.”

13 annual community awards celebration honorees

Parent of the Year Rotarian of the Year Jesus Medina Will Snider, Carter Sales, Rick Bowman

Jesus is a father of five, two of whom - Malinda and Antonio - are How many people can say they have played 100 holes of golf in one current Denver Kids middle school students and a third, Krystal, is a day? The Rotarians of the Year hold this honor many times over. Rick, recent graduate of the program. Jesus takes pride in being a committed Carter, and Will have been involved in the Denver Kids Summer Solstice parent by making sure his kids get to school every day, finish their Golf Marathon for a combined twenty-four years. More than just active studies, and contribute to their community. He is a tireless advocate for participants, they have each taken on leadership roles by serving on the all of his children, connecting them with resources and helping them to Golf Marathon Committee. They consistently keep the event well excel. Jesus is always in close communication with teachers, sponsored with financial and in-kind gifts – including a signature item Educational Counselors, and Denver Kids mentors. He is a model for that Rick creates and produces each year. Combined, they have raised the team approach that makes Denver Kids so successful. over $30,000. “My dad always makes time for us. I like it when he teaches us new Rick, Carter, and Will are champions for Denver Kids through their things - especially about our culture – and shows us what it means to various roles inside Denver Rotary. Over the last twenty-four years, Rick always try our best.” has served on the Board of Directors, High School Scholarship Committee, and Branch Rickey Award Committee. Carter has been a Rotarian for ten years and has served as Club Secretary, chaired the Denver Active 20-30 Member of the Year14 New Member Orientation Committee and is active on the Youth Exchange Committee. A seven year Rotarian, Will has served as the John Mastro Membership Chair and currently holds the title of Sargent at Arms. Will also serves on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

Sharing Award Sprout Foundation

John is a natural leader through the Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation and a strong advocate for Denver Kids. In his six years with the all-male volunteer-based Foundation, he has served as the Auction Chairman in the Denver Polo Classic and Chairman of Christmas for Kids, an event that directly benefits Denver Kids students. This year, John leads the Grants Review Committee which awards over $1M to Established in 2005, the Sprout Foundation has dedicated itself to Denver children’s charities each year. John personally raised $70,000 of preserving the health of our environment and children. In 2011, the Sprout that million, no small feat for a volunteer. John immerses himself in the Foundation joined the 2020 Vision by pledging significant leadership work of the organizations he supports and can be seen at just about support. Their support has helped make it possible to expand our student every Denver Kids event. John makes a conscious effort to be involved services and plant the infrastructure for strengthening our programs. The wherever he can and takes time to form meaningful relationships with Foundation provides counsel and oversight over the 2020 Strategic Plan those around him. He is a champion for Denver Kids and an asset to and fundraising initiatives. They are profound champions of our students the community. and a true impact player in solving the dropout crisis.

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Service Award Total Team Member of the Year Eric Gutknecht Audrey Reyes

Eric puts excitement and dedication into everything he does. Eric joined For nearly three years, Audrey has served the organization as our the Denver Kids family when he began running for Denver Kids in the Volunteer Mentor Coordinator, ensuring that both mentors and students 2008 Colfax Marathon. Soon after, he joined the Board of Directors and have a meaningful experience. Audrey is always stepping up to help helped lead the organization’s marketing initiatives, the 2020 Strategic wherever she is needed. She makes great effort to look out for every Plan, and the Colfax Marathon. Eric is always on the look-out for new member of the Denver Kids family. Audrey leads by example and is and innovative funding opportunities, partnerships, and opportunities always providing encouragement and praise. She takes a calm problem for our students. In 2011, Eric and his company, Continental Sausage, solving approach to last minute mishaps. Audrey walks the walk by partnered with Whole Foods Market to raise over $18,000 for Denver serving as a mentor to Esmeralda, a Denver Kids student. Audrey fully Kids. That is just a drop in the bucket to the $100,000 and countless embodies all of Denver Kids’ core values day in and day out. new supporters Eric has brought to Denver Kids. Eric has taken his giving to a whole new level by hiring two Denver Kids students to work in the Continental Sausage factory and deli. Eric is so much more than a supporter. He is a champion and teacher, too. Champion Award Mike Pardun

Education Counselor of the Year Jesse Woodworth

Mike was introduced to Denver Kids in 2003 and has not left our side in over a decade. Mike has immersed his whole family in the work of Denver Kids. In 2004, he and his wife, Taylor, began mentoring Denver Kids high school senior, Versia. Mike took Versia to college fairs, helped An Educational Counselor for almost five years, Jesse consistently her with her applications, and finally got her ready to go off to college. follows through on his commitments to mentors, students, and families. Today, Mike continues to be a strong presence in Versia’s life and Partnership is a word that best embodies Jesse’s character. He provides valuable guidance as she navigates adulthood. More recently, navigates the education system with ease, crafting strong relationships Mike and Taylor have spent the last four years mentoring fifth grade twin in each school he serves. Jesse is honest and straightforward with his brothers, James and Charles. From exploring the great outdoors to students. He sets up clear expectations and expects realistic results supporting them at their lacrosse games, Mike and Taylor have made and does whatever it takes to make sure his students achieve them. these boys an integral part of their family. Jesse understands how to make the most of his volunteer mentors and Mike is a major leader inside the organization. He has served as the works hard to match them with his students. In the words of one of his Chairman of the Board of Directors, led in the 2020 Strategic Planning, fellow Educational Counselors, “Jesse approaches his work with and is one of the agency’s most notable fundraisers. Arguably, Mike’s diligence, care, understanding, humor, respect, and integrity. It’s a joy to greatest contribution to Denver Kids comes in the form of innovative see how students respond to him.” ideas - he constantly challenges us to think differently.

15 the events

Carnivál – A Night in Rio Empowering Our Tomorrow Breakfast

Giving back can be fun. Really fun. The Denver Kids Young Professionals Council made sure that the Second Annual Carnival fundraiser was electrifying. A crowd of over 400 showed up, boogied down, and raised over $23,000 to expand Educational Counseling.

We started a movement to end the dropout crisis in Denver Public Colfax Marathon Schools. At this year’s Empowering Our Tomorrow Breakfast, we invited the community to join us. A “sold out” crowd of over 800 supporters helped us raise over $350,000 to support the 2020 Vision. We thank our sponsors for making this transformational morning possible: Sage Hospitality, Piton Foundation, Libby Anschutz Foundation, Carlos Gonzalez Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, and Husch Blackwell. Summer Solstice Golf Marathon

For the seventh year, runners proudly represented Denver Kids in one of four Colfax Marathon races. Fifty runners stepped up to the challenge and garnered the support to raise over $25,000 for our students.

In the quest to play 100 holes of golf in one day, thirty golfers raised 2014 Colfax Marathon Runners over $33,000 at the 12th Annual Golf Marathon. Many teeing off as Angie Alison Becky Foster Matt Nutter early as 5AM, these dedicated athletes golfed across the longest day Greg Alison Danny Foster Kayleigh Rang of the year to support Denver Kids students. Linda Appel Lipsius Arianne Green Laura Rang Brian Bolaski Eric Gutknecht Fay Rebuelta 2014 Golf Marathon Participants Billy Brown Jessica Gutknecht Audrey Reyes Andy Anderson Derek Handley Carter Sales Krista Brown Darla Harrah Ray Reyes Nicole Asselin Blane Harvey Shaun Shuck Marin Brownell Aurelio Huertate Lyz Riley John Barnes Rick Hatcher Sean Smiddy Eloy Castro Heather Johnson John Roelke Rick Bowman Billy Jackson Will Snider Meredith Coors Joseph Knight Susan Secrest Bradly Brown Steve Kass John St. Martin Peter Coors Katie Kusserow Mike Sells Sam Burns Jeff Kraft John Wallrath Evan Counts Robyn Linstrom Andy Tiehen Scott Drennan Todd Krapf Martin Dixon Dylan Maney Jennifer Tiehen JD Dreyer Chris Larkins Tommy Donohoo Gabby Medina Sam Tucker Gordon Duff Mark Mayberry Pilar Dostal Kevin Medina Erin Vogel Steve Gordon Denny O’Brien Jennifer Douglas Keena Metcalf Annie Gough Jerry Olson Erin Flemming Alison Monaghan Mark Grillo Tom Roos Pilar Flemming Cindy Nederveld Jami Forschner Steve Nederveld

16 generous supporters SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS Denver Kids is extremely fortunate to have three sponsoring organizations that support our agency with significant annual financial backing and leadership. They are vital partners in helping end the dropout crisis in Denver Public Schools.

The 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan positions Denver Kids to be a major force in ending the dropout 2020 CAMPAIGN crisis in our community. We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their three-year pledge of support. Leadership Circle Transforming Circle Inspiring Circle Supporting Circle Encouraging Circle $100,000 plus pledge $75,000 – $99,999 Pledge $15,000 – $29,999 pledge $7,500 - $14,999 pledge $5,000 - $7,499 pledge Anschutz Foundation Endeavour International James and Kathy Emme Peter and Mettet Karpinski Glenn and Sheryl Kinney Sprout Foundation Corporation Steve and Elizabeth Holtze Linda and Adam Lipsius Mile High United Way Sage Hospitality & Sage Restaurant Group William Transier

We extend special gratitude to members of the Investing in Our Future Giving INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE Circle, who have made a minimum five-year major gift pledge in support of the growth and sustained impact of Denver Kids.

Empowering Circle Rick Boatman Ryan and Dana Krauser Don Poole $50,000 - $124,999 pledge Boswell Family Foundation Rob and Robyn Landry Denny Marie Post Pam and David Decker Jodi Brown Velma Lane Giles and Lorraine Poulson Nancy Felker and Don Heppermann Russell and Joanne Brown Bruno and Patricia Lavandier Dory and Robert Pratt Jerry and Joyce Middel William and Krista Brown Roland Leppek David and Vickie Puchi Ellen Scott Alice and David Bullwinkle John and Sharon Leslie Melinda Quiat Ed Chew Litigation Solution Inc. Ready Foods Inspiring Circle Gordon Christensen Robert and Ann Lowdermilk Katie Reilly $25,000 - $49,999 pledge Mark Clouatre Bob Marro Marita and Isaac Rodriguez Sue Anderson Jacqueline Cooper Melmed Veronica McCaffrey and Barbara Frank Jim and Patti Rogers David and Colleen Kessenich William Crosby Brian McCleary Jason Rusk The Luff Family Fund Martha Diss Sundby Jami McIntire Michael Sapp, Jr. James and Anne Mack The Dixon Law Firm Ronald and Marla McOmber Nick Sauer James and Joanne Richardson Kelly and John Eisinger Richard and Marilyn Metcalfe Andrew and Patricia Schroeder Rick and Judy Schiff Cara Elias Mike Ward Infiniti Luetta Schroeder Peter Wall James and Kathy Emme Charles Miller Gary and Melissa Schwartz Jim and Jane Wiltshire Estill and Long, LLC T. Craig Mills and Nancy Willerton Donald Scott Supporting Circle Robert and Margaret Fomer Lucy Mullen Davis Kent and Janet Searl $12,500 - $24,999 pledge Galloway Group Chris and Teresa Murdy Ingrid Serio Robyn and Jim Donahue Susan and John Gowen Bobbee Musgrave and B. Lawrence Dave and Tonja Sjerven Janet Hazlett Merritt and Jeff Grothe Theis Sky to Ground LLC Gerald and Jackie Ryan Eric and Jessica Gutknecht Cindy Myers Eide Loren Snyder M. Stacy Swift Marilyn and Bob Harris Glenna Norvelle and Michael Donahue Luly Solis and Spencer Brown Armando and Leslie Vidal Scott and Denise Hasday Scott Noyes Source Local Foods James and Scotty Wilkins Happy Haynes Greg and Roberta Osborn Tommy and Jill Spaulding Encouraging Circle Kip and Sarah Hertzenberg Gene and Lyn Osborne Aly Spiess $5,000 - $12,499 pledge Deborah Hill Michael and Taylor Pardun David Suppes The Advocates Michael Hitchcock Tom and Sandy Pardun Terry Switz Thomas and Teresa Alley William and Sue Hornby Michelle L. Parker Ward and Juliann Terry Jennifer Andrews Kenneth and Eleanor Hubbard Jill Pedicord Andrew and Jennifer Tiehen John and Donna Andrews Kalani Johnson Sofia Pedraza and Benjamin Wyrick Tim Walsh Mark and Pam Ballard Cheryl and Arthur Karstaedt Mary and Roy Penny The Yates Law firm Jerome Blackwell Nancy Kearney Malcolm and Janice Pitts Cynthia York and Kenneth Burns Blue Chip Benefits Louise Koegler Ward Polzin Steve Young

17 generous supporters

Meredith and Peter Coors Robyn and Jim Donahue David and Vickie Puchi LEGACY SOCIETY Pam and David Decker Edwin and Susan Drummond Ready Foods The following people have made a Denver Petroleum Club, Inc. The Edna Peiker Beach Fund Red Robin International commitment to Denver Kids’ future by Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Cara Elias Paul and Linda Redstone including Denver Kids in their estate Jacob Eberhart EnCana Cares Foundation Katie Reilly planning. James and Kathy Emme Envestnet Asset Management, Inc. Marita and Isaac Rodriguez Suzanne and Robert Fanch Estill and Long, LLC Trinidad Rodriguez Richard and Kathy Anderson Nancy Felker and Don Heppermann Flood and Peterson Birgit Rogers Todd and Nancy Bacon Fidelity Investments Robert and Margaret Fomer Jim and Patti Rogers Jim D. Baldwin The Hampshire Foundation Forest Oil RubinBrown Charitable Foundation Philip and Catherine Baumgartner Morris Hecox and Melissa Yanover The Foster Family Private Foundation Inc. Gerald and Jackie Ryan Roslyn Brewer Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Jack Fox SAF Network & Computer Services, LLC Alice and David Bullwinkle Steve and Elizabeth Holtze Eric and Jessica Gutknecht Sam S. Bloom Foundation John Decio Husch Blackwell LLP Marilyn and Bob Harris John Schaufelberger Cara Elias Jared Polis Foundation Gift Fund at the Scott and Denise Hasday Andrew and Patricia Schroeder Charles and Marty Everill Community Foundation Russell and Susan Haskell Luetta Schroeder Nancy Felker and Don Heppermann Kaiser Permanente Fund Janet Hazlett Kent and Janet Searl Scott and Denise Hasday Linda and Adam Lipsius Kip and Sarah Hertzenberg Ingrid Serio William and Sue Hornby The Luff Family Fund Michael Hitchcock Mike and Nancy Severns Donna Hultin Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust William and Jane Houston Dave and Tonja Sjerven Jake Ickowicz James and Anne Mack Elizabeth Huguez Loren Snyder James and Anne Mack Jerry and Joyce Middel Diane Huttner Mike Snyder Jerry and Joyce Middel Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation Kalani Johnson Tommy and Jill Spaulding Glenna Norvelle and Michael Donahue Nord Family Foundation K. H. Stapleton / Harmes C. Fishback Aly Spiess Dennis and Judy O’Brien Painter Ohrbeck Family Foundation Foundation Julie and Jonathan Stone Carl Richard The Piton Foundation Kaiser Permanente/Kaiser Foundation David Suppes Francisco and Lyn Sabichi Rocky Mountain Active 20-30 Annie Kao and Peter Murphy M. Stacy Swift Charles and Jo Shannon Rose Community Foundation Peter and Mettet Karpinski Terry Switz Carolyn Smith Sage Hospitality & Sage Restaurant Group Cheryl and Arthur Karstaedt Stephanie Taylor Stacy Swift Rick and Judy Schiff Nancy Kearney Jack and Konnie Thompson Tom Talmadge Donald Scott Kiewit Infrastructure Andrew and Jennifer Tiehen Peter Wall Ellen Scott Glenn and Sheryl Kinney Rick and April Tucker James and Bev Warner Venoco Inc. Knight Piesold and Co. Verizon Foundation - Volunteer Incentive James and Scotty Wilkins Joseph and Judi Wagner Louise Koegler Program Peter Wall Ryan and Dana Krauser Armando and Leslie Vidal Tim Walsh Kullgren Family Charitable Trust Wagner Equipment Company FINANCIAL DONORS Britney and Richard Weil Rob and Robyn Landry Ty and Ashley Ward Jim and Jane Wiltshire Velma Lane Rick Watson Leadership Gifts Bruno and Patricia Lavandier Wells Fargo Foundation ($100,000 and above) Supporting Gifts Roland Leppek William and Marlene Wenk Anschutz Foundation ($1,000 to $4,999) John and Sharon Leslie John Wilfley and Ann Hopfenbeck Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation The Advocates Robert and Ann Lowdermilk James and Scotty Wilkins Rotary Club of Denver AMG National Trust Bank Alex and Pamela Mackzum Margaret Winter The Salah Foundation Anadarko Aid to Education, Matching Gifts J. Landis and Sharon Martin Ann Winterbottom Sprout Foundation Jennifer Andrews Lee and Travis Mayer Wood Investment Counsel, LLC John and Donna Andrews Veronica McCaffrey and Barbara Frank Lester and Marianne Woodward Major Gifts Anonymous (3) Brian McCleary Xcel Energy Foundation Matching Program ($20,000 to $99,999) Liz Armstrong James and Carole McCotter Yates Law Firm Joan and Larry Brennan The Bailey Family Foundation Susan and Lee McIntire Steve Young Daniels Fund Mark and Pam Ballard Jason and Sarah McMillan Kyle Zimmerman The Denver Foundation Ethan Bellamy Erin McMullan Denver Post Charities, a McCormick Leo Beserra Mike Ward Infiniti Community Gifts Foundation Fund Rick Boatman Charles Miller ($1 to $999) Denver Public Schools Robert Boswell T. Craig Mills and Nancy Willerton 355 Inverness Ltd. Partnership Endeavour International Corporation Russell and Joanne Brown Thomas Mordick Marc Able Fox Family Foundation Bucy Family Fund Dennis Mullen Annie and John Abraham MDU Resources Foundation Alice and David Bullwinkle Lucy Mullen Davis ADA Carbon Solutions Mile High United Way Donald and Juanita Burkhardt Steven Natali Mindy Adair and Pamela Adams James and Joanne Richardson Mardi Cannon National CineMedia Duane Adams Walking for Kids Foundation Carlos Gonzalez Sports Enterprises Newmont Mining Group Sandra Adams The Women’s Foundation of Colorado Adriana Carpenter Glenna Norvelle and Michael Donahue Jennifer Addison Dave Younggren Monica Carson Scott Noyes Richard Adie Carter Family Foundation On the Pulse, LLC Advantage Security, Inc. Premier Gifts Central States Logistics, Inc. Greg and Roberta Osborn Carol Ahl ($5,000 to $19,999) Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Gene and Lyn Osborne Air Purification Co Sue Anderson Association Michael and Taylor Pardun Ben Aisenberg Libby Anschutz Brown Gordon Christensen Tom and Sandy Pardun Alice Albert Max Appel Mark Clouatre Michelle L. Parker Gary Albrecht Bank of the West Combined Federal Campaign Malcolm and Janice Pitts Jeff Allen William and Krista Brown Kevin and Virginia Conwick Connie and Frederic Platt Mike Allred Campion Family Trust William Crosby Don Poole Frank and Denise Almeida Canary, LLC Deane Family Fund Denny Marie Post Nathan Almeida The CarMax Foundation Robert and Bette Kay DeMasters Jack and Judith Pottle Amore Gelato Carson Foundation Denver Broncos Alumni Association Dory and Robert Pratt ANB Bank The Colorado Trust

18 Ashley and David Andersen Virginia M. Benvenuti Marti Brust Betsy Conti and Liz Aybar Erik Andersen Michelle Berge Arlen and Doylene Bryant Continental Sausage Andy and Lynn Anderson Wendy Bergen David Buras Paul Cooke Bradley and Anne Anderson Adam Berger Joan Burleson Mary Catherine Cooney Diane Anderson Bruce Berger Michael and Allison Burn Justin Cooper Jennifer Anderson David Bergeron Lisa and Steve Bush Jacqueline Cooper Melmed Roxanne and Ed Anderson Paul Bergner Mike Butler Susan and Norman Coopersmith Shauna Anderson Todd Berry and Pam Peters Wesley Butorac Brandon Copple Daniel and Stephanie Andrews Thaddeus and Kristal Bert Kirill Buzinov Francisco Cordova-Delgado Anonymous (125) David Berton Shannon A. Byars-Seidl Fred and Nancy Corn Brother Ansar Brady Bertram Joel Bylsma Erik Correll Ellen Antrim Elisa Berzins C Squared Solutions LLC Lucille Cowell Apartment Appraisers & Consultants, Inc. Christine and Brian Bess Nate Cadena Phyllis Cox David Appel John and Joan Betz Cheryl Caldwell Adam Coyle Joel Appel Jarrod and Amy Biebel John ‘Frank’ and Jennifer Callahan James Coyle Margaret Armstrong Tony Bifulco Timothy Callahan Edwin Crabtree Katelyn and Peter Arterburn Scott Binder William Callender Thomas and Susan Craine William and Verna Ash Matthew Biscan Orlin and Alyson Camerlo Stuart Crane Nicole and Greg Asselin Jerome Blackwell Annie Campbell John Crawford ATD Resources LLC Jeffrey and Carrie Blair Robert and Nancy Campbell John Crawley Nancy and Mickey Austin Marcelle Blair Zachary Campbell Kim Crea Derek Azuara Lynn Blake Francis Capuano Vicki Creel Susan and Arlyn Baak Mercedes Blea-Davis Love Card Helen Cregger Todd and Nancy Bacon Laurence Bleicher Luke and Tara Carleo Crestone Capital Advisors Baird Foundation, Inc. Lolly Block Kristiana Carlton Liudmla Crilov Kim Baiyee-Cady J.D. Bloom Tyler Carner Amy Crisler James and Johanna Baker Justin Blue Sara Carpenter Jeff Cristee Scott Baker Blue Chip Benefits Nancy Carroll Lee Denton Crofts Brian Balgaard Darold and Maxine Bobier Martin Case Peter and Anne Crouse The Ballard Group, Inc. Charlene Bocek Donna and William Cash Josh Culberson Bryce Ballew Carol and Howard Boigon Connie Casson John H. Cullinan Kyle T. Ballew Dolf Boll Kevin Castelo Hugh and Arlene Cumming Derek Bamonte Nan Bone Castle & Cooke Mortgage Judy and Dan Cunniff Robert and Marcia Bankirer Barbara Bonner Ever Castro Ian and Nina Currigan Bansbach Foundation Paul and Lacey Books Jeffrey and Andrea Caulfield Jordan Curry Anita Banuelos Juliette Boone Christina Caulkins Carol Cyman Linda Barbour Jeff Booth CBIZ MHM, LLC Robert Cyman Richard Barclay Brianna Borin Ceibass Venture Partners Allie DaHarb Jack and Char Barker Allan Bouman Andres Chaparro Lisa Dahl John Barnes Laurie Bourg Ryan and Kimberly Charp The Honorable Wiley Y. Daniel Lola Barnes Pat Bowe Nelda Chase Mark Davidson Noel Barnes Jennifer Boyle Ryan Chase Elaine Davies Etai Baron Ashley Bracken, Jr. Jeff and Erika Cheley Greg Davis Lawrence E. Barrett Max Bradley Ed Chew Arlene Dawson Daniel and Eileen Barry Daryl and Wendy Brady Kris Childs Deborah Dawson-Thomas and Larry Rita Basham Daniel and Holly Bragaw Stacy and Diana Childs Thomas Charles and Janice Baucum Arlen Brammer Young and Carolyn Cho Robert and Victoria Day Gary and Valeria Bauer Brandon Brancato Helen and Gary Christy Anna de Guzman Michelle Baum Nathan Brasher Marianna E. Cicerchi Karen Dea Philip and Catherine Baumgartner Jay Breen Dori Claunch Lisa Deason Brian Baxley Valarie Brehm Katie and Eric Clayman Amy and Nick Decenso Deborah Bayles Jim and Pam Brendel Amber Clayton Jackie Deglee and Steve Jacquelin Patricia Beard Samuel and Annie Bridges Grady Clecker Tiffany Deines Linda Beardsley and Russell Hyerstay Stacy Brinker Paul Clifft Deyvison and Giovana Della Guistina Robert and Mary Bearman Paul Brokering Joshua and Oakley Cobb Joel DeMuth Luke Beasley Sid Brooks Dave Coder Monica Denler Bridget Beatty Bradly and Lisa Brown Richard and Terri Cohen Chris Denny Beaver Village Condominiums Dale and Jane Brown Shelle Cohen Michael and Rhonda Dern Morgaine and Derek Beck Darrell Brown and Suzanne McNitt Steven and Elizabeth Cohen Reilly DeSantis Bradley Becker Jodi Brown Tracy Collier Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Shirley and Don Beckwith Linda Brown Kendall Colman Tammi Deville Merrell Lucy Beers Mike Brown Colorado Combined Campaign Karen Dickerson Craig Befus Miko Brown The Colorado Health Foundation Rudge Dickinson Christina Beisel Richard and Joyce Brown Colorado Living Realty Danielle Diercks Robert Belcher Trudy B. Brown Colorado Pain Management Craig Dietz Raymond and Brooke Belfiore William and Angelita Brown Keith Combs Bill and Daphne Dinnebeil Bob Bell Winifred Brown John Common Katie Dix Elsner Mark Bell Benjamin and Patricia Brownell Community First Foundation Daniel and Joan Dixon Yiannis Bellis Claire Brownell and Michael Turner Community Learning Centers, Inc. Kenneth Dixon Matthew Benchich Kathryn Brownell Christopher and Aimee Conforti The Dixon Law Firm Rebecca Benes Marin Brownell Jeffrey Connick Edward Doherty Tim Bennet Betty Brownson Nancy Connick and David Jankowski Michael Brett Dolan Patti Bennett and Dave Luker Owen Brumback Bartholomew Connolly James Donato Robert Benson Tonya Bruno Nancy and Robert Connor Julia and Robert Donohue

19 James Dorrough Sue Fox Alicia Hagge and Matthew Buchanan B.J. Hoover Robin Doss Brooke Franklin Burgamy Jennifer Hallam Hope Tank, LLC Helder Dossantos Dan and Jedidah Frederick Eric Hallerberg George and Ruth Hopfenbeck Pilar Dostal Brian Freeman Robert Ham William and Sue Hornby Jennifer and Matt Douglas Rosanne French Nick Hamilton Mandy Housel Banks Dovetail: Design & Construction Ann and Ford Frick Suzanne Hamm John and Beverly Howell Downtown Denver Partnership Amy Friedman Rebecca Hammer Bruce and Heidi Hoyt Scott Drennan and Alexis Symonds Ted and Lana Friedman Ginny and William Hammond Kenneth and Eleanor Hubbard Drexler Family Charitable Gift Fund Edward Fron Derek Handley Alastair Huber Gordon and Patricia Duff Bryan Fry Joshua Hanfling Angie Huber Emily Duke Judith Fryberger Luke Hanna Katie Hultin Benita Duran Daniel and Heidi Fuentes Jennifer Hansen Rachel Hultin Richard Durity Lori Ann Fujioka Knutson Steve and Mary Hansen Walter B. Hultin Paul Durr Martha S. Fulford Matt Hargarten Daniel and Cynthia Hummel Richard and Pat Dutton Nick Fullerton Dave and Flo Harlor Kyle and Michelle Hummel John and Elizabeth Dyer Julie and Ethan Furtek Harmony Healing Molly and Zachary Hummel Nate Easley Jim Galambis Jane Harper Sharon and Anthony Hurst ECOLAB, Inc. Stewart Gallagher Jamie Harris Mary and Evan Husney Martha Edmundson Meghan Gallo Rosalind ‘Bee’ Harris Beverly and Katherine Hutter Elise and Michael Edwards Ben and Jean Galloway Lois K. Harrison Sami Ibrahim Mike Edwards Galloway Group Harry W. and Louis L. Vicksman Charitable ICON Foundation Ann M. Egan and Trent L. Jones Nancy and Don Garcia Trust Internet Technology Services, Inc. Peter Egli Mica Garcia de Benavidez Heather and Larry Harte Jarrad Jackson Stacey Eissinger Bonnie Gard James and Martha Hartmann Jackson Design Build Vivian and James Elliott John Gardner Roberta and Michael Harty Quiero Arepas Diane and Michael Ellis Charles and Ann Gargotto Blane and Renata Harvey Roderic and Bonita Jacobus, Sr. Janet Ellis Greg Garman Jerrie and Randy Harvey Kimberly and Chris Jacoby James and Kristin Elsea Bettye Garrett Shane Harvey Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery Charles Emmons David Gates Ronald and Kathleen Hassoldt Marie James EnCana Oil & Gas Inc. Gene & Neddie Mae Elkus Family Pamela Hatcher Kirstin Janke Dora Enright Foundation Rick and Christine Hatcher Evan Jansen Patricia M. Erickson John Genell Steven S. Haugen Molly Jansen Chris Ernst Jessica Gerdes Haugen Consulting Group, Inc. Ross Japan Jonathan and Dansby Erwin Lindsey Ghiselli Paul Hause Beverly Jennings Brian Eschbacher and Rachel Tydlacka Nicholas Ghiselli Marc and Cynthia Haverland Allison Johnson Emilio Esquibel Mario Giardiello Christine and Timothy Hayes Bart and Katie Johnson Craig Essex Joanna Gibbs Donald and Deonn Hayes Caley Johnson Jeff Eulberg Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Gerald Hayes Kathleen Johnson Jordan Evans Michelle Gile Hiram and Judy Haynes Marcia and Will Johnson Thomas and Beverly Evans Julieta Giraldez and Brian Quarnstrom Dennis Heaton Michael and Kara Johnson Patricia and Preston Evans Rebecca Girtman Neil and Amy Hebbert William Johnson Tom Evans Lynn and Charles Giuliani Nilmini Hecox James and Pamela Johnston Lee and Ed Everding Jon Gladden Sandra Hefty Jane Johnston and Thomas Krusko Charles and Marty Everill Sandra Glick Michael Hegarty Peg Johnston Kyle Ann Exline and Daniel Boose Rodger and Shirley Glos Craig Hein Veronica Johnson Jennifer Fackler Kourtney Goebel Phillip and Norma Heinschel Barb Jones Caterina and Jim Fagelson Mitch Gold Robert Heiserman Christy and Correy Jones Victoria Farnsworth Charlotte Goldsmith Robert Helman Dennis and Judy Jones Quentin Farrell GoodSearch Thomas and Carol Helms Evan Jones Jami Fassett Amy Goswick Mark and Monique Henderson Stefanie Jones Ann Fawcett Greg and Diane Gough Elizabeth Hepworth Jeffrey Jordan Robert and Christy Fawcett Helen Graham Meghan Herlehy JustGive.org Loren Faye Barbara Grandjean and Larry Parsons Alma Hernandez Bruce and Sarah Kabat FCI Constructors Teresa Grasmick Councilman Chris Herndon Linda P. Kaboth Tim Feeley Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training Amalia Herrera Tom and Sarah Kaesemeyer Donald Fehlman Christine and David Grawemeyer Rocio Herrera Kellie and Jeremy Kahn Andy Feld Great-West Financial Salvador Herrera Seth Kalkstein Robert Feldmeier Lori Greenly Jon Herrmann Shannon and Merritt Kanan Matthew Ferlic Eldridge Greer and Dawn Loge Greer Alexis Hertel Don Kany Bryan and Molly Ferrer Jerry and Sallie Grewe Mark Herzfeld Robert and Mikee Kapelke Diana Ferris Sally Griego Paul Herzog Mike Kaplan Gary and Doris Fields Alison Griffin Caleb Hester Heather Karimi Marcy and Dennis Fields Steven and Dana Griffith Treana Hickey Karkco, LLC Ronald and Mimi Figel Jane Grinney Sarah G. Hidey John Karpinski Karin Fischer Tim Grizzle Gavin Higashi Kaspo Inc Adam Fisher Emily Grogg Emanuel Hilario Barbara Kass Burt Fisher John Groom Tamlyn Hill Debbie Kass Dave and Laura Fisher Bonnie Gross Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Howard and Rose Kast Erika Fisher Merritt and Jeff Grothe David Hite Peggy Katt David and Lois Fleming Heidi M. Grove Sarah Hite David Kaufman Aaron and Pilar Fleming Diana Groves Felicia Ho Karen Kaufman Cecilia Flores Richard Groves Joseph and Jean Hodges Bryan Kelly Kimberly Floyd Carol Lynn and John Grow Wendy Hodges Lisa Kelly Tom Fochtman Brant Grubb Mindi M. Hoffmaster Mike Kelly Courtney Ford Virginia Gruber Richard A. Hoffschneider, Jr. Robert Kemp Rebecca Ford Sharyn Guhman Hugh and Mary Hogan Rebecca and James Kennedy Heidi Forsythe Beverly A. Gunst Kent Hollier David Kenny Daniel and Becky Foster Michael Guthrie Peter and Patricia Holwerda H.F. Kepner Michelle Fournier Nikolaus and Ursula Gutknecht Kevin and Melanie Holwerda Hommes James and Patricia Kerr Alan and Katie Fox Douglas and Bibiana Hager Kate Homeyer David and Colleen Kessenich

20 Ryan Kiernan Jamie Lofaro Kevin Meza James Olson Jacqueline Kilfoyle Purmont Jackie Logan Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Jerry Olson Elizabeth Killebrew and John MacPherson Merry Logan Midway Gold Marcia Olsen Anthony King C. Wills and Pat Long Christina Mijares Richard Olson Diane King and Scott Wesley Shad Long Britta Miles OpenWorld Learning Philip and Geraldine Kingsbury Susan Long David Milholm OppenheimerFunds Matching Gifts Roger and Sue Kinney Nathan Longenecker Aaron Miller Program Anthony Kirchhoefer Corey Longhurst Amanda Miller Alek and Laura Orloff Kitchen Table Cafe Craig Lopez Brad Miller Kelly Orr Danielle Kitson Josefita and Amir Lopez-Khosravi Carol and CW Miller Paul and Lisa Osborne Jami Knaub Kim Love Jake Miller Stephanie Osif Gerald Knievel Smith Love Mary Miller David Osse Joseph Knight Dan Lowe Scott and Dawn Miller Laurie Oswald and Cathey Stamps Andrew Knudtsen David and Tonni Lowry Stephen Miller Mary Otten Cheryl Koch Joyce and Gary Lozow Judith B. Mills James Ottersberg Jan and Ron Koch David and Hollie Lubchenco Adam and Lainie Minnick Erin Overeem Gene Koelbel Jason Lund Anthony Mirenda Alison Oyler-Mitsch Steve Koeneke Nancy Luther Richard Mitschke Robin Packard Richard and Lu Koeppe Christopher and April Lyke MOA Architecture Alexander Pankonin Erin Koksal Jean and Richard Lyons Melinda Mobley Nicole Papay Korn Design Loan Mass Bryan Moen Cambria Pardner Richard Kornfeld and Julie Malek Jeff Macco Edward Molock Nancy Parker Kevin Kostoff Timpthy Macdonald Roberta Molock-Sanders Stephen and Claire Parker Barry and Kerry Koury Matthew Mackay Carolyn Molock-Shipp Susan Parkhurst Arnold and Connie Kraft Kathleen and Robert MacNaughton Alison and Seth Monaghan Alex Parrillo Greg Kraft Elizabeth Mahon Daniel Mong Gary and Joyce Pashel Jeff and Georgia Kraft Michelle and Gustavo Maldonado Ben Montgomery Michael Pasquarella Peter and Amy Krahn Dylan Maney Lawrence Montgomery Katie and Brandon Patterson Todd Krapf Terri Maney Angelica Montoya Seth Patterson Rhoda Krasner Pete Marczyk Matthew Montoya Laura Paulson Patrick and Lavanya Kraus Bob Marro Jeffrey S. Moran John Peat Jason Krause James Marsh John and Barbara Moran Sofia Pedraza and Benjamin Wyrick Frederic T. Krebs, Jr. Anna Martinez Janet Morgan Charles and Evangeline Pell Fred Kridler Kimberly Martinez Nancy Clare Morgan Bradley and Georgia Pelsue Nikki Kroner Olivia Martinez Christine and Gary Morrow Theresa Pena and Matt Chavkin Emily Kruger Marty J. Mashe Anne Morse Lisa Pence Dianna Kunz Tanner Mason Lisa and Jake Mortell Mary and Roy Penny Karen Kusserow Steve and Darlene Mast Jim and Peggy Muhn Anna Peret-Gentil and Anthony Perret Gerald Laber John Mastro Teresa Muirheid Lisa and Jonathan Perlmutter Robert Lackner and Patricia Rice Lackner Donald and Chris Matchett David and Camille Mulholland Alexander Person III Mark Lacy Richard and Maria Maxwell John Mulligan Chris and Katie Peters Robert and Orella Lamb Carl Mayfield and Patti Kipp John Mulstay Jim and Nancy Peterson Ms. Kirsten LaMontagne David Mayo Jocelyn Murphy Andrew Petrie Richard Lancaster Matt and Lindsay McBride Derek Murrow Carolyn Phillips Sarah Landry Mike McBride Nancy and John Murtha Jamie and Jeremy Phillips Diane Lapierre Willie and Erma McCampbel Lorraine Mutch Thomas Phipps Gary LaPlante Representative Elizabeth McCann Patty Myers Ping Identity Chris Larkins Maura McCarthy Cindy Myers Eide Piper Jaffray & Co. Jean and Paul Larkins Michelle McCaw John Nagy Piper Jaffray Employee Giving Program Ken and Nancy Larner Kelli McClain Yogini Naik Nicholas Pirnack Tami and Patrick Vinson Chad McDonald Allen and Emily Nederveld James Pittenger Todd and Bethany Laurie Kari and James McDonald Andrea Nederveld and Robert Frazho Tyler Pittenger Douglas Layer Mary Ellen McEldowney and Tim Cozard Gary and Patricia Nederveld Peter Pittman Jasmine Layton Jessica and Grant McGilvray Steve and Cindy Nederveld Ray Pittman Angela Ledesma Megan McGinley Charlotte Neitzel Paul Plaskin Annette Lee Shawn McGoff Craig and Andrea Nelson Julius Pluss Jill Lee Thomas and Georgene McGonagle Joseph W. Nelson Adam and Anne Poe Will Lee-Ashley Scott and Deborah McGraw Matt Nelson Caryl Rose Pofcher Brooke and William Leer Lisa McInroy Thomas and Marina Nelson Ashley Pollock Annie Hansen and Nicholas Lifferts Jami McIntire Matt and Erin Neren Gary Polumbus Jon and Sarah Lehmann Luann McKenzie Diann Nestel William and Deborah Porter Steven P. Levine David and Carolyn McKinley Cole Newcomer Angela Possel Domier Jennifer Lewan Lynette L. McLeod Kathleen and Rudi Newman Giles and Lorraine Poulson Carol M. Lewis and Karen Jones Rodney McNeill and Bonnie Busekrus Bart Nicholas Michael Powers and Nancy Kealey David Lewis Ronald and Marla McOmber Dallas Nikel Nancy P. Powers Donald and Brenda Lewis Jeanette and Stephen McQueen James Nitchke Gary Prado and Susan Crane Michelle Lewis William McQuinn Lara Nochomovitz James and Yvonne Pride Vernita Lewis Mary Ann McShan Matt Nutter Nancy Priest John Liberatore MDC Holdings, Inc. Charitable Foundation Nathan Oatman ProCorp Images Nate Liberman Rita and David Meares Thomas Oberdorfer and Julia Kramer Connie Proulx Angela Lichtenberger Robert Mehlhoff Dennis and Judy O’Brien Joan H. Prusse Nicole Lindberg Michael Meints Bill and Cindy O’Connell Melanie Pullman Paul and Carol Lingenfelter Susan Mena James and Lynn Oder Morris and Sharon Purcel Kim Linin Andy Mendelsberg Kimberly and Dan Ohlson Melinda Quiat Barry Linstrom Annita and Dave Menogan Joe Okabe Quiat Companies Robyn and Aaron Linstrom Matthew and Megan Mersfelder Thomas and Susan O’Keefe Audrey Quinn Litigation Solution Inc. Natalie Mesko Gloria Jeanne Olivier Julieta Quiñonez David Littman Keena Metcalf Karen Olivier Veronica Ramirez Doublas Llewellyn Richard and Marilyn Metcalfe Holly Ollier Col. and Mrs. Joseph Ramsey, Jr. Ted and Adele Locke Toni Mettler Robin Olsen Rachel and Jeeva Ratnathicam

21 Elisabeth and Renato Ravazzolo Robin Russel Dean Sobel Nancy Thompson Ben Raznick Michael and Anne Rustemeyer Claudia Sobiecki Stephen Thornburg RBG, Inc. Victoria Rutherford John Spader Wendy and Thomas Thorpe Tim Reardon Mark Ryan Maggie Spain Nadine Thwing Ellen Reath Jake Salazar John and Lauren Spanbauer Rita and Jim Tiehen Rolando and Lea Rebuelta Carter and Barbara Sales Andrew Sparn Jim Tilly Philip Reed and Melissa Flaherty Barbara Sanchez Thad and Bobby Spaulding Marlene and Bill Todd Todd Reese Marilyn and Bill Sandifer Alan Sperry Sheryl Towns Donnamarie Reeves Richard and Aline Sandomire William Spicer Charles and Jean Townsend Robert and Lois Reeves Sangres Best Mark and Cari Specker Sherman Towsley Jennifer Rehm Michael Sapp, Jr. Shelley Spiecker Travelport Curtis Reichart Brian Saunders Tim Splane Jon Treter Lea Ann Reitzig Jeanne Saunders Matthew and Elizabeth Spohn Benjamin Trevathan Lisa and Anthony Relou Randy Savona Richard and Laverne Spong Elida Trevino Thomas J. Renes Nancy Schell Benjamin Sprague Holly Truhlar Trisha Renner James Schembri Michael Sprague John Trujillo RES Americas George and Billie Mae Scheuernstuhl Scott Springer Marybell and Steven Trujillo Residential Services of Colorado John and Daniele Schmalz John St. Martin U.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Elaine Restauri Chaise Schmidt The Staenberg Group, Inc. Gift Program Audrey and Ray Reyes Jessica Schmitt Steven Staller and Rita Olson Chris Ulrich Misty Reyes Jacqueline and George Schott Gully Stanford and Dorothy Denny UMB Private Wealth Management Ellen Reynolds Daniel Schrader David Starbuck Diane and Patrick Underwood David Rhodes Kathryn Schroeder Gina Starita United Way for Southeastern Michigan Joe Rhodes Ronald and Barbara Schroeder Lynn Blyth Dave Uppinghouse Edwin Richard Tyler Schroeder Jeanette Starkey Kimberly Urish Amy Richardson Jim and Sheila Schultz Rhonda Staudenmaier Stacie Utz Florine Richardson Karen and John Schultz Bryan Stelmack Barbara Valenti Samantha and Brandon Richardson Alexandra Schulz Barry and Kori Stevelman Amy Van Den Dijssel Rick Cline All Access Insurance Gary and Melissa Schwartz Hubert and Maryella Stevens Stephen and Donna Van Meter Rider Levett Bucknall Ashley Scott Steve and Danielle Stewart Gary and Phyllis Vander Ark Karin Riggins Virgil Scott David Stich Loree Vanderhye Lyz Riley Scottrade Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Rick VanDyke Lidiana Rios and Robert Thompson Craig and Kimberly Seal Doris Stipech Derrick Varnado Barbara Ritchie Jenette Sears Kristina and Terry Stout David Verdun Louisa Ritsick Robert and Ottilie Seeber Stephen P. 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Sylvester, Jr. Bill Webb Robert Ronzio Edwin Small Brandon Tabata Lynn Weberg Herbert and Elizabeth Roos Alissa Smith Jean Taguiam Perin and Paul Wehde Thomas Roos Carolyn Smith Gabriel Tan Kevin Weigel Miriam Rosenblum and David Reilly Chris Smith Christie Taylor Kerry and Barbara Weigner Bob and Yvonne Rosnik Cole Smith Danae Taylor Dennis and Margaret Weisbrod Cade Ross Donna Smith Gary and Mary Taylor Gina Weitzenkorn R.J. Ross Elizabeth S. Smith Tea Bar by Teatulia Michael and Cornelia Weitzner Elizabeth Rostermundt Elizabeth Smith Ted’s Clothiers, Inc. Ceci Wells Pamela Roth Howard Smith Peter Tedstrom Justin Wells Philip Rouse Kerry Smith Matt Teeters Rhonda Wells Katherine Roush Kim Smith Telecom Technicians, Inc. Wells Fargo Anne Rowe Kyle Smith David Tenenbaum Sarah West Timothy Royster Matt and Molly Smith Christina Tennican Davis Wetmore Eric Rubin Richard and Maria Smith Christina Teplica Melanie and Terry Wheeler Barbara and Gary Ruby Rodney and Constance Smith Ward and Juliann Terry Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP Megan and Ryan Rudolph Ross Smith Edward and Julia Thibodeau Elise and David Whiskeyman The Rudolph-Rogers Company Victor and Linda Smith ThinLine Golf Suzanne Whittemore Ricardo and Victoria Runez William and Jessica Snider Aaron Thomas The Whittier Pub Liane Rush Janet Snyder Kelly Thompson Tom Wick Jason Rusk Jeremy Snyder Mary ‘Corky’ Thompson Don and Diane Wieland

22 Sue R. Wilcox Mary Louise DeWit Amy Friedman Melanie Hansen Sophia Wilkes Amber Clayton Kathryn Oberdorfer and Joel Cohen Blane and Renata Harvey David and Katie Wilkins Kim Dickerson Thomas Oberdorfer and Julia Kramer Kip and Sarah Hertzenberg Tawney Willett Kyle Ann Exline and Daniel Boose The Penberthy Family Highlands Ranch Golf Club Audrey Williams Donna Hultin John Peat Joseph and Jean Hodges Pam and Blane Williams Anonymous Judy Schiff Eric Houseman Sharla Williams Bansbach Foundation Lisa and Anthony Relou Sherri Hudson Williams Companies, Inc. Dale and Jane Brown Mike Severns Illegal Pete’s Mary Ann Williamson Michael and Allison Burn Rodger and Shirley Glos Margret Jansen Martin Willie Robert and Margaret Fomer Will Snider and Derek Handley Heather Johnson Edgar Willis Katie Hultin Kim Love Michael Kaplan Antwan Wilson Kullgren Family Charitable Trust Spery Family Peter and Mettet Karpinski Robert and Catherine Wilson Steve and Darlene Mast Anonymous Glenn and Sheryl Kinney Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Barbara Sweet Shirley Sullivan Kroenke Sports Enterprises Cynthia Winkler Ruth Hultin Anonymous Lakeside Amusement Park Dart Winkler and Heather Lafferty Tawney Willett Chris Swift Chris Laping Antonio and Tamara Wint Mary Langehough Anonymous Farrokh Larijani Tona Winterbottom Darold and Maxine Bobier Stacy Swift Joe Leahey Philip and Janet Winterburn Hubert and Maryella Stevens Lisa and Steve Bush Marcy Leonard Thomas and Marilyn Wolfe Cynthia McNeil Jones David Thompson John and Sharon Leslie Richard L. Woodruff Ashley and Dave Andersen Jennifer Hansen Littleton Fire Fighters Association Jesse Woodworth Donna and William Cash Kate and Claire Tsai Rachel Livek Kathy Workman Bill Slamkowski Anonymous (2) Lodo’s Bar & Grill Shauna Worland Nathan Longenecker Isley Walker Lucas Group Andrea Wright Lara Nochomovitz The Walker Family Rhiannon Manzanares Barry Wyatt Mary Jane Tezak Ann Winterbottom Sean Matthews Greg Yankee Darold and Maxine Bobier Tona Winterbottom Brian McCleary Cynthia York Pearlanne Zelarney Harshu & Vedika Jami McIntire Devi Yorty Gordon F. Williamson Lisa and Steve Bush Jerry and Joyce Middel Jackie Yost Mary Ann Williamson Randy Harvey, Dave Lowry, and Lisa Mike Shaw Management Carrie Carter Young Brown Mile High United Way Mary Young Scott Drennan and Alexis Symonds Jeanine Miller Young Americans Bank - Young In Honorarium Blane and Renata Harvey Charles Miller AmeriTowne John Andrews David and Tonni Lowry MOA Architecture Glenn Rashad Younger Sally Griego Residential Services of Colorado Suzanne Mobarak Your Cause Sports Jeff Aryan MODE Salon Bob and Lisa Yurglich Mark Ryan Mudra Yoga Studio Charli Zafarana Russ & Rene Bryant In-Kind Donations Deepak Nawal Anne Zeckser Arlen and Doylene Bryant Leigh Alderton and Jennefer Jackson Eleanor Nay Thomas Zeiler Alice Bullwinkle Daniel and Stephanie Andrews Carrie Olgeirson Pearlanne Zelarney Lucy Beers John and Donna Andrews Jacqueline O’Rourke-Smith Geraldine Zoch Sarah and Caroline Campbell ATD Resources LLC Melisa Ortiz Sarah Zottola Robert and Nancy Campbell Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs Oster Jewelers Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Doctors, Bonnie Brae Tavern Pacific Dental Nurses, and Caregivers Ron Brady Katherine Pease IN MEMORIUM Lolly Block Karen Brooks Pink Fog Studios Harriet Buckler Mark Clouatre Kathleen and Elmo Brown ProCorp Images Stuart Crane Anonymous Stuart Brown Red Robin International Sally Crabtree Eugene Dawson Kathleen and Elmo Brown Pat Redden Mindy Adair and Pamela Adams Deborah Dawson-Thomas and Larry Marin Brownell Lisa and Anthony Relou Anonymous (2) Thomas Claire Brownell and Michael Turner James and Joanne Richardson John and Joan Betz Dorothy Denny Kathryn Brownell Rivet Software Richard and Joyce Brown Gully Stanford Steve Carley Charles Roberts Robert and Victoria Day Bob and Ann Fawcett Monica Carson Brad and Jill Rossini Lee and Ed Everding Robert and Christy Fawcett Charcoal Restaurant Donna Ruch Robert and Margaret Fomer Margaret Fomer Cherokee Ranch & Castle Rick and Judy Schiff Lois K. Harrison Pearlanne Zelarney Child Rescue Foundation, Inc. Erik and Jennifer Schivey Sarah Hite Jack and Nathalie Fox Christy Sports - Cherry Creek Joseph Sertich John and Beverly Howell Robert Lackner and Patricia Rice Suzanne Cluff Ann Servatius Kimberly and Chris Jacoby Lackner Clyfford Still Museum Shift Boutique Workspaces Jane Johnston and Thomas Krusko Eric Gutknecht Cognizant Shutter Chic Photography Robert and Mikee Kapelke Nikolaus and Ursula Gutknecht Colorado Data Mail Sebastian Solis David and Colleen Kessenich Darla Harrah Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Southwest Airlines Roger and Sue Kinney Marlene and Bill Todd Comcast John Springer Gene Koelbel Kent Hollier Comedy Works Jonathan Suarez Ken and Nancy Larner Jenette Sears Continental Sausage Target Donald and Brenda Lewis Bill Houston Mary Catherine Cooney Tea Bar by Teatulia Thomas and Georgene McGonagle John and Beverly Howell CorePower Yoga Denver Center for the Performing Arts Janet Morgan Heather Johnson Michael Cuddyer Curt Todd John and Linda Roberts Kim Smith Julie and Stu Seltz Marlene and Bill Todd Elizabeth Rostermundt Ross Smith Delta Dental Tommyknocker Brewery Rotary Club of Denver Nanci Kerr Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation Trace 3 Peter Wall Alice Albert El Jebel Shrine Circus Uber Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Jim and Anne Mack Empathica James and Bev Warner Carney Crisler Anonymous Suzanne and Robert Fanch George and Karen Warnock Amy Crisler Lynnelle Murell David Gates Scott Weaver Joseph Knight Mindi M. Hoffmaster Michelle and Christopher Gayle Britney and Richard Weil John Crouch Glenna Norvelle General Air Service & Supply Whole Foods Market Mark and Pam Ballard Patti Bennett and Dave Luker Megan Gorom Winter Park Recreational

23 volunteer mentors

Mentors who have served Janiece Mackey Pamela Brewster Freddi Gidan Brian McCleary 20+ years Tiffany Martinez Tamara Brown Kourtney Goebel Emilie McDonough Mariann Williams Anne-Marie Matula Jamie Bruley Kristen Grebenik Allison McIntire James Middleton Molly Callahan Emily Grogg Lynette McLeod Mentors who have served Christina Mijares Christian Callen John Haeck Sarah McMurray 10-19 years Sarah Moore Franco Capuano Andrea Hagerup Randy McQueen Yvette De La Cruz Taylor Pardun Bryce Carithers Wendy Handler Amanda Meares David DeMarais Michael Pardun Donna Cash Zachary Hauer Rita Meares Daniel Hayward Michelle Parker Ryan Chamberlin Brandon Hernandez Matthew Mersfelder Ana Horvath-Sebastian Sofia Pedraza Reena Chauhan Sally Hesson Jamie Mobley Jim Mack Paul Poulsen Monica Cherry Josh Hobbs Lisa Monrreal Rodney McNeill Joslyn Radden Vicky Cintora-Garcia Laura Hollowell Kathy Moore John Raabe Katie Reilly Deborah Colwell Elizabeth Holmgren Ashley Motlong Michelle Rosen Tawnya Rush Fred Corn Kristine Hoover John Murtha Sarah Salas Lisa Cotter Suzanne Hultin Nancy Murtha Mentors who have served Arlisha Savage Ally Cowan Eric Hunter Linda Muzik-Oldenburg 5 to 9 years John Sewolich Lynne Craig Margaret Huth Courtney Navin Vanessa Badolato Patrick Simpson Ann Crawford Sebrina Ivey Shelley Nelson Mark Bailey Lee Steinhour Blaine D’Argonne Amy Jones Terry Neugeboren Krista Baumgartner Annashay Sutherland Elgn Davidson Kellie Kahn Joshua Newsum Erin Beaver David Tacha Kenneth DeBauche Rasa Kaunelis Patrick Nicholas Karen Boxley Angela Taylor Andrew Denniger Lisa Kearney Dana Nielsen Sarah Boxley Audra Thornburg Patricia Denniger Rebecca Kennedy Glenna Norvelle Linda Brooks Ryan Wallace Phillina Dennison Mark Kleinschmidt James O’Brien Robert Broshears Keith Williams Jeff Diem Melissa Knapp Kyle O’Dell Russell Bryant William Donovan Kelli Kol Ronald Oldenburg Gail Buskirk Mentors who have served Carla Dore Chris Konrad Cesar Olivas-Munoz Alfredo Cervantes 1 to 4 years Yumiko Dougherty Henry Koopman William Oshodin Emily Cervantes Anah Acacio Nichole Douglas Angela Koranteng Cody Peinovich James Chaldekas Jaime Aguilar Karina Edmondson Jon Kuehler Mary Penny Julie Curtis-Seltz Ashley Andersen Valerie Elliott Jennifer Labrano Craig Peoples Charmaine Dregalla Katelyn Arterburn James Emme Caitlin Lardner LaChance Pickett Madison Dunford Elisa Aucancela Tatiana Erbstoesser Rose Leon Meggan Pickner Firth Ellis Fausto Aucancela Nora Fabris Kevin Lewis Allen Pierce Bill Flanigan Megan Azzolina Heather Farrell Merilee Linfield Richard Price Ventana Harding Emily Baker Kimberly Fast Mary Longnecker Andrew Rensi Roberta Harty Karen Barsch Margaret Fitzpatrick Holly MacBride Audrey Reyes Troy Hawks Stephanie Becker Isatha Fofanah Kathleen MacNaughton Amy Richardson Matthew Herz Christina Beisel Stacey Fons Andronik Mamayan Danny Rising Mindi Hoffmaster Emily Bell Charley Ford Isaac Marin Abbey Roads Erin Howard Justin Blincoe Stephanie Fragapane Erica Marshall Jamie Rogers Cynthia Jessop Jay Bombalicki Sherry Frame Jasmine Martin Lorenzo Romero Nanci Kerr Rachael Bombalicki Michael Frandina Adam Massaro Miriam Rosenblum Kayvan Khalatbari Voletha Bradley Ryan Friederich Jammie Massey Leah Sanders James LaCasse Daniel Bragaw Erica Garcia Holley Matthews Kathryn Schroeder Bernard Lopez Susan Brake Dorothy Garcia Emily Max Patricia Schroeder Anthony Lovato Amy Breaux Briana Gerou Chelsea Mayer Marilyn Self

24 Karen Baugh Brian McCleary Shana Sessler Addison Beane Emilie McDonough Shaun Shuck Patricia Beard Allison McIntire Jeffrey Simpson Thaddeus Bert Lynette McLeod Sarah Skogen Kelsey Carroll Sarah McMurray Amanda Skrzypchak Christina Clark Randy McQueen Danette Slater Lauren Cooper Amanda Meares Nathan Slingsby Kevin Corry Rita Meares Kelsey Smalley Daniel Cummings Matthew Mersfelder Mary Helen Smith Swati Davidson Jamie Mobley Stephanie Snyder Lauren Davis Lisa Monrreal Claudia Sobiecki Sherry Deets Kathy Moore Stacy Swift Robin Doss Ashley Motlong Melody Switzer Amanda Ellison John Murtha Serene Taher Kandace Gerdes Nancy Murtha Melissa Taylor Christopher Hansen Linda Muzik-Oldenburg Christina Teplica Jan Hazlett Courtney Navin Aaron Thomas Holly Hein Shelley Nelson Andy Tiehen Rachel Jacobson Terry Neugeboren Vicki Tomlin Scott Jones Joshua Newsum Christine Trombley Derryl Jones Patrick Nicholas Kimberly Urish Nicole Kennedy Dana Nielsen Lucinda Uvalle Sean Kershaw Glenna Norvelle Alberto Vasquez Jack Longenecker James O’Brien Laura Vasta Jan Lucas Kyle O’Dell Alejandra Venzor Jared Lutgen Ronald Oldenburg Isley Walker Khouri Markos Cesar Olivas-Munoz Heidi Walling Lindsay Newell William Oshodin Brett Walters Jennifer Parker Cody Peinovich Tim Webb Sunika Pawar Mary Penny Cara Webb Ryan Penney Craig Peoples Justin Wells Melissa Rach LaChance Pickett Joseph Westra Veronica Ramirez Meggan Pickner Grant Whiteside Stephanie Reeh Allen Pierce John Wilfley Laura Rheinheimer Richard Price Mason Williams Katelin Richardson Andrew Rensi Antonio Wint Lyz Riley Audrey Reyes Rita Wold Lidiana Rios Amy Richardson Jill Wood Craig Salveta Danny Rising Michael Yank Kathy Sproule Abbey Roads Nancyetta Zakrzewski Sarah Stone Jamie Rogers Angela Swim Lorenzo Romero Mentors who were matched Madeleine Webster Miriam Rosenblum in 2013-2014 Deborah Weed Leah Sanders Kate Allison Karin Writer Kathryn Schroeder Shauna Anderson Patricia Schroeder Laura Armstrong Marilyn Self Emily Banke

25 Statement of Financial Position Denver Kids, Inc. August 31, 2014 and 2013

Current Assets 2014 2013 Cash and Cash Equivalents: Operating: General $ 548,832 $ 631,198 Temporarily Restricted 2,012 971 Money Marked, Unrestricted: General 47,336 38,314 Board Designated 10,662 65,939 Current Portion of Unconditional Promises to Give, Net of Allowances for Doubtful Accounts 387,545 208,025 Investments: Unrestricted, Reserve 667,214 555,222 Board Designated, Endowment 916,061 771,948 Prepaid Expenses 26,941 15,044

Total Current Assets 2,606,603 2,286,661

Property and Equipment, at cost: Office furniture, equipment and software 81,607 71,299 Less accumulated depreciation 40,936 26,422

Total property and equipment, net 40,671 44,877

Other assets: Pledges, unconditional promises to give, net of current portion 447,977 521,774 Investments: Permanently restricted, endowment 365,058 337,634

Total other assets 813,035 859,408

Total assets $ 3,460,309 $ 3,190,946

Liabilities and Net Assets 2014 2013

Current and Total Liabilities: Accounts Payable $ 926 $ – Accrued Expenses: Bonuses 2,000 13,000 Vacation 8,180 13,475

Total Liabilities 11,106 26,475

Net Assets: Unrestricted: Operating 1,593,144 1,420,324 Net Investment in Property and Equipment 40,671 44,877 Board Designated 926,708 837,887 Total Unrestricted: 2,560,523 2,303,088

Temporarily Restricted 523,622 523,749 Permanently Restricted 365,058 337,634

Total Net Assets 3,449,203 3,164,471

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 3,460,309 $ 3,190,946

26 Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets Year Ended August 31, 2014

Unrestricted Board Temporarily Permanently Total Designated Restricted Restricted Revenues: Sponsors $ 435,000 $ – $ – $ – $ 435,000 Corporations and Foundations 720,072 – 135,500 – 855,572 Individuals: General 302,341 1,015 44,580 – 347,936 Pledges 302,367 – 201,732 – 504,099 Special Events 102,490 – – – 102,490 In-Kind Contributions 715,632 – – – 715,632 Investment Income 28,027 15,527 – 8,855 52,409 Loss on disposal of Asset (501) – – – (501) Net Increase in Investments 75,213 108,499 – 33,769 217,481 Net Assets Released from Restricted: Satisfaction of program restrictions 433,359 (36,220) (381,939) (15,200) –

Total Revenues 3,114,000 88,821 (127) 27,424 3,230,118

Expenses: Program 2,205,113 – – – 2,205,113 General and Administrative 345,399 – – – 345,399 Fundraising 394,874 – – – 394,874

Total Expenses 2,945,386 – – – 2,945,386

Change in Net Assets from Operations 168,614 88,821 (127) 27,424 284,732

Net Assets, Beginning of Year 1,465,201 837,887 523,749 337,634 3,164,471

Net Assets, End of Year $ 1,633,815 $ 926,708 $ 523,622 $ 365,058 $ 3,449,203

Financial Overview 2013-2014 Revenue Denver Kids had another successful fundraising year. 26% Foundations & Corporations $855,572 We increased our cash revenue by 15% over the 22% In-Kind $715,632 previous year thanks to strong support from the 16% Long-Term Pledges $504,099 community. Denver Kids secured its first $1 Million gift 13% Sponsorship $435,000 from the Anschutz Foundation – payable over three 11% Individuals $347,936 years – to fund significant growth. Eighteen individuals 7% Net Increase in Investments $217,481 Denver Public Schools and organizations joined the Investing in Our Future 3% Special Events $102,490 provides all Denver Kids office Giving Circle and eleven current members increased 2% Investment Income $52,409 space and nine full time team their pledges. The result was nearly $150,000 in gifts 0% Disposal of Assets -$501 members in-kind. The In-Kind and pledges that we can count on to sustain our 100% $3,230,118 Donation total also includes future financial growth. event tickets, holiday 2013-2014 Expenses adoptions, etc. Denver Kids The State of Colorado continues to include received an unqualified opinion 75% Programs $2,205,113 Denver Kids in their Enterprise Zone Tax Credit by independent auditors program. Our donors may qualify for this 25% 13% Fundraising $394,874 Bradley Consulting Group for state tax credit by making cash donations of 12% Management & Overhead $345,399 the year ended August 31, $250 or more. Stock and in-kind donations of at 100% $2,945,386 2014. The complete least $500 may qualify for a 12.5% state tax Independent’s Auditor’s Report credit. Complete details around this lucrative on Financial Statements is benefit can be found on the Denver Kids website. available upon request.

27 Denver Kids Inclusiveness Declaración del Principio Statement of Principle de Inclusión

At Denver Kids, we are here for kids. In recognition of our La razón de ser de Denver Kids son los niños. En increasingly diverse population and our mission to support the reconocimiento a la población, cada vez más diversa con la educational success of our students, Denver Kids is committed que contamos, y nuestra misión de apoyar el éxito en la to creating, instilling, and modeling a sustainable culture of educación de nuestros estudiantes, Denver Kids esta inclusiveness. We define inclusiveness as creating a safe, comprometido en crear, instalar, y adoptar una cultura de compassionate, accepting environment, based on equality and inclusión estable. Nosotros definimos inclusión como un lugar fairness that honors, respects and values the unique seguro, integrado y humano, basado en la igualdad y equidad contributions and backgrounds of all people. que honra, respeta y valora los aportes únicos de todas las personas. Through positive role modeling, we embrace our differences and advocate for kids, ourselves and others. We empower and A través de un modelo positivo, nosotros aceptamos nuestras promote active participation from and in partnership with our diferencias y abogamos por los niños, nosotros y los demás. students, parents, staff, board, volunteers and any stakeholders, Apoyamos y promovemos la participación activa y en which allows everyone to voice opinions and express ideas asociación con nuestros estudiantes, padres, personal, junta towards creating the greater success of Denver Kids. directiva, voluntarios y a cualquier interesado que al igual que nosotros permita que cada uno de su opinión y exprese sus We are committed to engaging in continuous learning and ideas para así lograr el gran éxito de Denver Kids. integrating inclusiveness into all of Denver Kids’ programs, policies and procedures for the success of our students, our En Denver Kids, estamos comprometidos a participar en un personal growth, and to better serve the community. continuo aprendizaje e integrar inclusión en todos nuestros programas, políticas y gestiones, por el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, nuestro crecimiento personal, y para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad.

28 Thank you for supporting Denver Kids. Denver Kids, Inc. 1860 Lincoln Street Ninth Floor Denver, CO 80203 720-423-2470 [email protected] www.denverkidsinc.org