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I Have Been Affected Directly by the Marshall Fire. How Can I Get Help?
Apply for Wildire Fund Support >
More Resources for Survivors:
Who Will the $20M in Rebuilding Dollars Be Available To?
What Defines Unmet Needs?
Unmet Needs Grant
As Boulder County’s trusted philanthropic partner for over 30 years, Community Foundation Boulder County works closely with our government, business, and nonprofit partners to address the immediate, short- and long-term needs of the community, and fill gaps that are beyond the capacity of the community. Our experience has shown us the importance of deep local relationships in meeting short- and long-term community needs in a crisis with equity, transparency, and integrity.
How Do Decisions Get Made?
The Selected Advisory Committee of Volunteers Are:
- Scott Beard, Trustee, Community Foundation Boulder County; representative of the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
- Ellen Berry, Marshall Fire survivor (Unincorporated Boulder County)
- 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
- Reina Pomeroy, Marshall Fire survivor (unincorporated Boulder County)
- Edwina Salazar, former Executive Director, OUR Center
- Chuck Sisk, former Mayor, City of Louisville
- Kelly Watt, Marshall Fire Survivor (Superior)
For more detailed information on grantmaking, see Grants section.
Summary*
| Total Raised | 43,349,094 |
| Total Approved | 42,048,417 |
| Total Paid | 27,447,463 |
| Total Allocated | 200,000 |
| Balances to be reallocated | 1,508,704 |
| 2% administrative fee | 866,982 |
| Interest accrued | 770,765 |
| Yet to be approved or allocated | 2,513,164 |
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.
More Information
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Community Foundation Boulder County has dispursed the following grants*
| 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 | 13,010,250 | Rebuild Fund | 6,989,750 |
| Impact Development Fund | 2,500,000 | 1,875,000 | Unmet Needs | 625,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | 300,000 | 300,000 | Marshall Together | 0 |
| 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 |
| Boulder County | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | Debris Removal | 0 |
| Jewish Family Service | 252,000 | 252,000 | Boulder County Crisis Counceling Program | 0 |
| Impact Development Fund | 250,000 | 250,000 | Unmet Needs Administration | 0 |
| Total Approved | 34,546,417 | 20,545,463 | 14,000,954 |
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Our Tax ID (EIN):
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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.
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