Boulder County Wildfire Fund

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 >
 

Boulder County Wildfire Fund graphic with CFBC logo on a blue background

As Boulder County’s trusted philanthropic partner for over 30 years, Community Foundation Boulder County will work 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. 
 

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?  

The over $20 million the foundation has disbursed breaks down as the following: 
  • 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?  

The remaining $22 million is allocated as following: 
  • $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 

 

Sign up for updates from Community Foundation Boulder County >


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

GranteeAmount Approved ($)Amount Paid ($)PurposeBalance ($)
Boulder County1,500,000675,900Livelihood and Lost Wages and Small Business Support824,100
Boulder County / CFBC5,500,0005,315,396Damaged & Destroyed - County184,604
United Policyholders150,000150,000 Insurance Navigation0
Impact on Education265,000265,000Mental Health Supports0
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado250,000250,000Boulder County Crisis Counseling0
Boulder County500,000500,000Wind Damage0
United Policyholders85,00085,000Legal & Insurance Supports0
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado250,000250,000Boulder County Crisis Counseling0
Impact Development Fund20,000,00010,010,250Rebuild Fund9,989,750
Impact Development Fund2,500,000625,000Unmet Needs1,875,000
Colorado Nonprofit Development Center300,000150,000Marshall Together150,000
Boulder County1,000,000522,500Smoke & Ash Remediation477,500
Boulder County1,000,000500,000Recovery Navigation500,000
Resource Central175,000175,000Garden in A Box0
Louisville Rising3,0003,000Commemorative Events0
Louisville Rec & Senior Center4,0004,000Commemorative Events0
United Policyholders
 
150,000150,000Insurance Navigation, Year 20
Marshall ROC
2,0002,000Commemorative Events0
Louisville Rising1,2751,275Commemorative Events0
Louisville Rising8,3988,398Commemorative Events0
Junkyard Social Club25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Studio Arts Boulder22,46422,464Nonprofit Support0
Mile High United Way33,51633,516Nonprofit Support0
Association for Community Living Serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties45,71345,713Nonprofit Support0
St. Benedict Health and Healing Ministry25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Impact on Education125,000125,000Nonprofit Support0
Jewish Family Service of Colorado83,13883,138Nonprofit Support0
Via Mobility Services25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Our Front Porch30,58530,585Nonprofit Support0
Sister Carmen Community Center73,32573,325Nonprofit Support0
Sloyd Experience14,00014,000Nonprofit Support0
Humane Society of Boulder Valley28,00028,000Nonprofit Support0
"I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Community Cycles13,00213,002Nonprofit Support0
Boulder Watershed Collective9,0009,000Nonprofit Support0
Resource Central325,000325,000Garden In A Box0
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?

The $20 million for rebuilding will be available to all those whose homes were damaged or destroyed and choose to rebuild. We set an ambitious goal of 75% of homes being rebuilt, which would triple the national average for communities rebuilding after a disaster. Based on these estimates, each household (HH) that chooses to rebuild will be awarded a baseline amount of $20,000 while each household with members: living with a disability, 65+, having single heads of household (HOH), containing children will each receive additional support.  

More Details on the Wildfire Fund Discussed in Town Hall with Marshall Fire Survivors >

 

WHAT DEFINES UNMET NEEDS?

The CFBC Unmet Need grant is intended to provide financial support to fire-impacted community members with immediate fundamental needs as a result of significant loss initiated by the Marshall Fire event.
 
 

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE? 

The Wildfire Fund will work with our government and nonprofit partners to disperse the funds to support our community. An advisory committee of volunteers has been created to help guide future grantmaking and will provide guidance on the use of funds and grant recommendations to our board. 
 

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? 

Over $43M 

 

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 would like to donate goods and services to directly assist impacted Marshall Fire residents: https://dart-co.communityos.org/

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:

Community Foundation Boulder County
1123  Spruce Street
Boulder,CO 80302
 

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.  

The Navigating Disaster for Boulder County program logo

Recovery Navigators work one-on-one with individuals and families to provide a broad array of support, including:
  • 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 >

 

 

 
 
 
 

Boulder County Wildfire Fund

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 >
 

Boulder County Wildfire Fund graphic with CFBC logo on a blue background

As Boulder County’s trusted philanthropic partner for over 30 years, Community Foundation Boulder County will work 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. 
 

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?  

The over $20 million the foundation has disbursed breaks down as the following: 
  • 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?  

The remaining $22 million is allocated as following: 
  • $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 

 

Sign up for updates from Community Foundation Boulder County >


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

GranteeAmount Approved ($)Amount Paid ($)PurposeBalance ($)
Boulder County1,500,000675,900Livelihood and Lost Wages and Small Business Support824,100
Boulder County / CFBC5,500,0005,315,396Damaged & Destroyed - County184,604
United Policyholders150,000150,000 Insurance Navigation0
Impact on Education265,000265,000Mental Health Supports0
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado250,000250,000Boulder County Crisis Counseling0
Boulder County500,000500,000Wind Damage0
United Policyholders85,00085,000Legal & Insurance Supports0
Jewish Family Service Of Colorado250,000250,000Boulder County Crisis Counseling0
Impact Development Fund20,000,00010,010,250Rebuild Fund9,989,750
Impact Development Fund2,500,000625,000Unmet Needs1,875,000
Colorado Nonprofit Development Center300,000150,000Marshall Together150,000
Boulder County1,000,000522,500Smoke & Ash Remediation477,500
Boulder County1,000,000500,000Recovery Navigation500,000
Resource Central175,000175,000Garden in A Box0
Louisville Rising3,0003,000Commemorative Events0
Louisville Rec & Senior Center4,0004,000Commemorative Events0
United Policyholders
 
150,000150,000Insurance Navigation, Year 20
Marshall ROC
2,0002,000Commemorative Events0
Louisville Rising1,2751,275Commemorative Events0
Louisville Rising8,3988,398Commemorative Events0
Junkyard Social Club25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Studio Arts Boulder22,46422,464Nonprofit Support0
Mile High United Way33,51633,516Nonprofit Support0
Association for Community Living Serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties45,71345,713Nonprofit Support0
St. Benedict Health and Healing Ministry25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Impact on Education125,000125,000Nonprofit Support0
Jewish Family Service of Colorado83,13883,138Nonprofit Support0
Via Mobility Services25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Our Front Porch30,58530,585Nonprofit Support0
Sister Carmen Community Center73,32573,325Nonprofit Support0
Sloyd Experience14,00014,000Nonprofit Support0
Humane Society of Boulder Valley28,00028,000Nonprofit Support0
"I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County25,00025,000Nonprofit Support0
Community Cycles13,00213,002Nonprofit Support0
Boulder Watershed Collective9,0009,000Nonprofit Support0
Resource Central325,000325,000Garden In A Box0
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?

The $20 million for rebuilding will be available to all those whose homes were damaged or destroyed and choose to rebuild. We set an ambitious goal of 75% of homes being rebuilt, which would triple the national average for communities rebuilding after a disaster. Based on these estimates, each household (HH) that chooses to rebuild will be awarded a baseline amount of $20,000 while each household with members: living with a disability, 65+, having single heads of household (HOH), containing children will each receive additional support.  

More Details on the Wildfire Fund Discussed in Town Hall with Marshall Fire Survivors >

 

WHAT DEFINES UNMET NEEDS?

The CFBC Unmet Need grant is intended to provide financial support to fire-impacted community members with immediate fundamental needs as a result of significant loss initiated by the Marshall Fire event.
 
 

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE? 

The Wildfire Fund will work with our government and nonprofit partners to disperse the funds to support our community. An advisory committee of volunteers has been created to help guide future grantmaking and will provide guidance on the use of funds and grant recommendations to our board. 
 

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? 

Over $43M 

 

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 would like to donate goods and services to directly assist impacted Marshall Fire residents: https://dart-co.communityos.org/

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:

Community Foundation Boulder County
1123  Spruce Street
Boulder,CO 80302
 

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.  

The Navigating Disaster for Boulder County program logo

Recovery Navigators work one-on-one with individuals and families to provide a broad array of support, including:
  • 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 >