On December 30th, 2021 the most destructive wildfire in the state's history, the Marshall fire, damaged or destroyed over 1,000 homes in Boulder County.
The global outpouring of generous support for the Boulder County Wildfire Fund has been overwhelming and has raised over $43 million from over 82,000 donors. The Community Foundation has disbursed over $20 million or 47% of the funds raised.
Click here to apply for Wildfire Funds support online >
View the Complete Townhall Held April 12, 2023 for a Status Update of the Fund and Considerations Moving Forward >
HOW ARE FUNDS BEING USED?
In addition to the $8.165 million distributed for immediate needs in the weeks after the fire, the Wildfire Fund is prioritizing rebuilding and the needs of the most vulnerable survivors of the Marshall Fire. It is important that we also provide wrap-around supports such as mental health and navigation of the recovery process.
HOW HAVE THE FUNDS BEEN SPENT?
- Over $10 million to support rebuilding efforts
- Over $7 million in immediate direct financial assistance
- Damaged or Destroyed households ($5.3 million)
- Livelihood, Lost Wages and Small Business Support ($675,000)
- Wind-damaged households ($500,000)
- Smoke & ash damaged households ($522,500)
- $765,000 for mental health supports
- $625,000 to support Unmet Basic Needs
- $577,743 to support unfunded nonprofit services
- $500,000 to support Recovery Navigation
- $385,000 to support United Policyholders (insurance navigation)
- $175,000 to support Garden in a Box program (Resource Central)
- $150,000 to support Marshall Together (social infrastructure)
- $18,673 to support commemorative events
HOW WILL THE REMAINING FUNDS BE SPENT?
- $10 million to support rebuilding efforts
- $2 million to support Unmet Basic Needs
- $2 million to support debris removal
- $500,000 for mental health supports
- $200,000 to support social infrastructure
- $150,000 to support Marshall Together
- $5 million has yet to be allocated
- $2 million to be reallocated
Summary
| Total Raised (As of 4/23) | 43,278,809 |
| 2% administrative fee | 865,576 |
| Interest accrued (Through 4/2023) | 398,350 |
| Total Approved | 34,546,417 |
| Allocation balance subtotal | 2,700,000 |
| Balances to be reallocated | 1,986,204 |
| Yet to be approved or allocated | 7,551,370 |
Disbursements
| Grantee | Amount Approved ($) | Amount Paid ($) | Purpose | Balance ($) |
| Boulder County | 1,500,000 | 675,900 | Livelihood and Lost Wages and Small Business Support | 824,100 |
| Boulder County / CFBC | 5,500,000 | 5,315,396 | Damaged & Destroyed - County | 184,604 |
| United Policyholders | 150,000 | 150,000 | Insurance Navigation | 0 |
| Impact on Education | 265,000 | 265,000 | Mental Health Supports | 0 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Colorado | 250,000 | 250,000 | Boulder County Crisis Counseling | 0 |
| Boulder County | 500,000 | 500,000 | Wind Damage | 0 |
| United Policyholders | 85,000 | 85,000 | Legal & Insurance Supports | 0 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Colorado | 250,000 | 250,000 | Boulder County Crisis Counseling | 0 |
| Impact Development Fund | 20,000,000 | 10,010,250 | Rebuild Fund | 9,989,750 |
| Impact Development Fund | 2,500,000 | 625,000 | Unmet Needs | 1,875,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | 300,000 | 150,000 | Marshall Together | 150,000 |
| Boulder County | 1,000,000 | 522,500 | Smoke & Ash Remediation | 477,500 |
| Boulder County | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | Recovery Navigation | 500,000 |
| Resource Central | 175,000 | 175,000 | Garden in A Box | 0 |
| Louisville Rising | 3,000 | 3,000 | Commemorative Events | 0 |
| Louisville Rec & Senior Center | 4,000 | 4,000 | Commemorative Events | 0 |
| United Policyholders | 150,000 | 150,000 | Insurance Navigation, Year 2 | 0 |
Marshall ROC | 2,000 | 2,000 | Commemorative Events | 0 |
| Louisville Rising | 1,275 | 1,275 | Commemorative Events | 0 |
| Louisville Rising | 8,398 | 8,398 | Commemorative Events | 0 |
| Junkyard Social Club | 25,000 | 25,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Studio Arts Boulder | 22,464 | 22,464 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Mile High United Way | 33,516 | 33,516 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Association for Community Living Serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties | 45,713 | 45,713 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| St. Benedict Health and Healing Ministry | 25,000 | 25,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Impact on Education | 125,000 | 125,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado | 83,138 | 83,138 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Via Mobility Services | 25,000 | 25,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Our Front Porch | 30,585 | 30,585 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Sister Carmen Community Center | 73,325 | 73,325 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Sloyd Experience | 14,000 | 14,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | 28,000 | 28,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County | 25,000 | 25,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Community Cycles | 13,002 | 13,002 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Boulder Watershed Collective | 9,000 | 9,000 | Nonprofit Support | 0 |
| Resource Central | 325,000 | 325,000 | Garden In A Box | 0 |
| Total Approved | 34,546,417 | 20,545,463 | 14,000,954 |
Allocations
| Debris Removal | 2,000,000 |
| Mental Health Support | 500,000 |
| Social Infrastructure | 200,000 |
| Allocation balance subtotal | 2,700,000 |
WHO WILL THE $20M IN REBUILDING DOLLARS BE AVAILABLE TO?
More Details on the Wildfire Fund Discussed in Town Hall with Marshall Fire Survivors >
WHAT DEFINES UNMET NEEDS?
WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE?
The selected advisory committee of volunteers are:
- Scott Beard, Trustee, Community Foundation Boulder County; representative of the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
- Carly Hare, National Director, Change Philanthropy; Board Chair, Impact on Education
- Stuart Kingsbery, CPA, J.D., Kingsbery CPAs
- Jonathan Lev, Executive Director, Boulder JCC
- Richard Lopez, Board President, Calwood
- Ann O’Connell, former member of the Planning Commission, City of Louisville
- Edwina Salazar, former Executive Director, OUR Center
- Chuck Sisk, former Mayor, City of Louisville
HOW MUCH HAS BEEN RAISED?
HOW ARE FEES ASSESSED ON MY DONATION?
CFBC earns a 2% administrative fee on all incoming gifts to help cover the costs of operating the fund.
Additional transaction fees for online donations vary depending on the donation site.
Colorado Gives: 2%
Network for Good: 3%
HOW CAN I HELP?
If you are interested in volunteering: https://volunteer.coloradoresponds.org/
MORE RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS:
APPLY FOR WILDFIRE FUND SUPPORT >
(ENGLISH) www.boco.org/MarshallFireAssistance
(SPANISH) www.boco.org/MarshallFireEspanol
If you would like to send a check directly to the Wildfire Fund please include Wildfire Fund in the memo line and send to:
Is my donation tax deductible?
All donations to Community Foundation Boulder County, including to the Wildfire Fund, are tax deductible.
Our Tax ID (EIN):
84-1171836
Financials:
We will continue to work closely with our government and nonprofit partners to support the needs of the community as they emerge. We want to thank everyone for your support and generosity in this difficult moment for Boulder County.
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED DIRECTLY BY THE MARSHALL FIRE; HOW CAN I GET HELP?
APPLY FOR WILDFIRE FUND SUPPORT >
ANYONE, whether you lost your home, suffered smoke or wind damage, or have some other ongoing need related to the Marshall Fire, can contact The Navigating Disaster for Boulder County Program.
- connections with local jurisdiction building departments
- access to additional resources from area nonprofits
- help developing individualized recovery plans
- providing referrals to legal and insurance claims advisors
- comprehensive recovery planning resources
- mental health services
You can sign up at BoulderCountyNavigatingDisasters.gov >
