Celebrating 15 Years of Impact
"15 years is more than a cause to celebrate, and with the support of our partners and donors, the future is bright for the next 15 years of making college possible! "
Letter From Our CEO
Dear friends, fifteen years ago, a small group of individuals shared a vision of making higher education accessible for every Denver Public Schools (DPS) student. Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) was founded from this vision and as I reflect on the successes of the past year, I am so incredibly thankful for each person who has helped build and grow this incredible organization from its inception to now. Because of this collective effort, DSF was well prepared to meet the challenges of these unprecedented times, ensuring our students and DSF Scholars could continue their journeys to and through college completion.
In 2006, DSF began as a pilot program serving three DPS high schools and, by 2009, the program had expanded throughout the district. Today, with support from community members like you, DSF serves students at 22 DPS high schools through 14 DSF Future Centers and provides scholarships and wraparound support for DSF Scholars enrolled at 31 Colorado universities, community, and technical colleges.
For a decade and a half, DSF’s impact has been seen and felt beyond its mission and programs, positively altering the fabric of our City and elevating the Colorado economy. Our Scholars have gone on to become teachers and counselors, college advisors, entrepreneurs and business owners, doctors and nurses, news reporters, researchers, and more. They are leaders, volunteers, and active change agents in our community, and we are incredibly humbled and in awe of their determination, passion, and talents.
15 years is more than a cause to celebrate, and with the support of our partners and donors, the future is bright for the next 15 years of making college possible! This year’s annual report showcases the stories of our DSF Scholars, past and present, along with highlights of our 2020-2021 fiscal year. I invite and encourage you to spend some time learning about our amazing community of partners, students, and Scholars, and the extraordinary success that comes through the power of resiliency and relationship.
It is one of my life’s greatest honors to work alongside you, our partners, donors, and stakeholders, to make students’ dreams a reality for generations to come. Thank you for your dedication to making college possible for 15 years and beyond!
Sincerely,
LORII RABINOWITZ
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is a nonprofit making college possible and building the educational and economic future of Denver by collaborating with Denver Public Schools high school students, families, and partners statewide to increase access and completion of post-high school learning and expand generational exposure to career and entrepreneurial opportunities.
DSF accomplishes this through its nationally recognized three-part program consisting of an evidence-based support system, actionable tools, and scholarships to help guide students to lifelong success.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In fall 2020, DSF released its Equity and Inclusion Statement to the community. We understand this work is an ever-evolving process and recognize the importance and need for transparency on our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work. We are excited to outline what DSF has achieved and where the journey will take us as an organization and community. As our organization grows, we remain committed to taking intentional steps to ensure our team, students, Scholars, Alumni, donors, and supporters know that they are valued. This has been rooted in our organization since our founding.
DSF recognizes that present and historical systems of oppression continue to threaten the lives of communities most impacted by these systems. Ingrained in the fabric of our organization is a commitment to and accountability for providing tools, knowledge, and resources needed to dismantle barriers and navigate educational pathways that lead our students to a life of choice.
We do so by honoring the individuality and intersectionality of each Denver Public Schools student and leveraging their lived experience as expertise. We partner with students to advocate for educational policies, tools, and resources that remove barriers to postsecondary education.
We strive for continuous growth by uniting community voices to create sustained equity in educational opportunities.
We do so by honoring the individuality and intersectionality of each Denver Public Schools student and leveraging their lived experience as expertise. We partner with students to advocate for educational policies, tools, and resources that remove barriers to postsecondary education.
We strive for continuous growth by uniting community voices to create sustained equity in educational opportunities.
DSF’s New JEDI Committee
In February 2021, DSF launched its internal JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee. Comprised of a diverse group of staff members from all areas of the organization, the JEDI committee fosters continued growth of understanding and commitment to an inclusive workplace by providing information and opportunities for activities and engagement for all DSF staff. Our goals include:
- Learn and Understand: The JEDI Committee provides access to training and resources for staff including, but not limited to book discussions, speakers/facilitators, lunch-and-learns, and more. We seek to learn and understand the issues within JEDI that impact our staff and the communities we serve.
- Analyze and Advice: The JEDI Committee serves to analyze and advise on DSF policies, procedures, strategic plans, best practices, and decision making as they relate to building an inclusive organization both internally and externally.
- Advocate and Impact: The JEDI Committee actively seeks opportunities for DSF to advocate for and with the communities we serve.
In addition to the above goals, the JEDI Committee also encouraged every staff member to identify one individual JEDI-related goal to achieve each year, which ensures the continued focus on JEDI related initiatives and the opportunities for colleagues to learn from one another over the course of the year.
Additional JEDI Work
Our DSF Board of Directors engaged in various JEDI related trainings over the past year, as well, and has further strengthened its prior commitment to build a board whose members bring diverse thought and experience to the work and strategy of DSF. In 2022, the board will be establishing a DEI Task Force as it continues to, with even greater intentionality, structure board goals and invite additional perspective representative of the communities we serve.
We are dedicated to weaving justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into all that we do at Denver Scholarship Foundation, and over the past year were recognized as a leader in building inclusive leadership and creating a culture of belonging, with numerous staff participating on DEI-related panels throughout Denver, including with Empower
We have forged new partnerships with Prosper Colorado and Colorado Inclusive Economy, including active participation in Cohort 2 of Colorado Inclusive Economy’s year-long program. We are also continuing our important work with CEO Action and Colorado Companies Uniting Against Racism, in holding ourselves accountable to continued learning, growth, and action in this work.
COLLEGE ACCESS
DSF staff operated 14 Future Centers serving 22 Denver Public Schools high schools.
58% of all DPS Seniors were served by DSF.
DSF College Advisors worked proactively with 3,411 high school seniors and their families.
DSF served 2,359 9th-11th grade students at 13 schools.
George Washington High School Graduate Headed Toward a New Adventure at Harvard University
George Washington High School Graduate Jose Avalos spent his summer after graduation gearing up for his new journey – Harvard University. When he entered high school, he wasn’t sure if college was possible for him. Neither of his parents went to college and financial barriers were an additional challenge for Jose. His DSF College Advisor walked him through the college application process as well as financial aid, to make sure that he chose the college that was the right fit. Jose is looking forward to starting his college career at Harvard and building a new community.
SCHOLARSHIPS
DSF provided 1,744 scholarships to esteemed and determined Scholars in Denver.
DSF provided $4.6 million in scholarship dollars to graduates of Denver Public Schools pursuing a college education.
DSF surpassed $52.4 million in total scholarships awarded to 8,272 Denver Public Schools graduates since the fall of 2007.
DSF Scholar Reflects on her Accomplishments While Preparing for Graduation
DSF Scholar and University of Denver (DU) graduate Makiyah Hainesworth first connected with DSF her junior year at Abraham Lincoln High School. Gabe Guidon, now the Director of College Access, was her DSF College Advisor at the time. Gabe helped Makiyah find scholarships that provided her with financial aid, as well as a new laptop, that set her up for success at DU, where she graduated with a business degree in June 2021. As the oldest in her family, she encouraged her two younger sisters to connect with DSF as well and apply for the DSF scholarship. Makiyah says that if it wasn’t for DSF’s support, it would be much harder for all three sisters to be in college.
COLLEGE SUCCESS
DSF partners with 31 technical colleges, community colleges and universities in Colorado to provide on-campus support for Scholars.
On average, as a part of our partnership, each year our Scholars receive $3 in additional financial aid from our College Partners for every $1 they receive from DSF.
88.7% of Scholars were first-generation college students and 90.6% identified as students of color in the most recent 6-year cohort.
100% of DSF Scholars grew up in moderate to low-income households.
DSF Scholar and Alumna Build Friendship Through Mentorship Program
DSF Scholar Keema Ebong and DSF Alumna Perla Bustillos never imagined the connection they would foster through the DSF Mentorship Program when they first signed up. When her DSF Campus Advisor recommended Keema joined the DSF Mentorship Program, Keema jumped at the opportunity to grow her community even wider.
Perla’s experience as a DSF Scholar at Metropolitan State University of Denver made her realize that one day, she would give back to the community in the same way. When DSF introduced the Mentorship Program, Perla knew life had come full-circle. DSF’s Mentorship Program empowers DSF Scholars and Alumni to grow professionally, while inspiring them to contribute to the greater Denver community.
Our History of Making College Possible
DSF launches with $50 million pledge from Tim and Bernadette Marquez, who partner with former Mayor John Hickenlooper and former DPS Superintendent Michael Bennet.
Awarded $13.3 million in scholarship dollars to 2,600 students
Piloted Future Centers at Abraham Lincoln, Montbello, and South High Schools.
Future Centers expand to John F Kennedy, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, East, North, and West High Schools.
DSF services expanded throughout the entire DPS district.
First TRIO grant awarded to DSF, program starts at Montbello High School
- DSF’s TRIO Talent Search program inspires and empowers low-income, first generation students to complete high school and enroll in and complete postsecondary education.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visits Manual High School’s Future Center.
Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) signed into law
DSF receives first COSI Community Partner Program (CPP) grant, which was developed to support programs that help students prepare for postsecondary education, as well as support them through completion.
DSF receives first COSI Matching Student Scholarship MSS) grant, providing 1:1 matching scholarship support for thousands of DSF Scholars attending a Colorado public postsecondary institution.
College Success program expands to include dedicated DSF Campus Advisors on Auraria Campus, made possible by COSI CPP grants.
Prosperity Denver Fund passed by Denver voters.
DSF currently serves the DPS district through 14 Future Centers and collaborates with 31 College Partners across Colorado, serving over 7,500 students from ninth grade through college.
DSF has helped get students to and through college for 15 years.
“I went from someone who wasn’t very sure of herself to ‘No, I’ve got this,’ says DSF Alumna Jackelyn Nguyen. Jackelyn is one of the more than 8,270 DPS students awarded scholarships from DSF since fall of 2007. Her journey to and through college graduation inspired many other DSF Scholars and Alumni over the past 15 years. Feel inspired by her story, and learn more about 15 years of impact from DSF staff members, Derrek Sandoval and Renae Bellew.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
Click each box below to explore highlights from our DSF community.
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DSF DONORS
Comfort Dental - Making a Difference with DPS Students and DSF Scholars
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DSF PARTNERS
Why Armando Quiroz honored his wife through a scholarship donation
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DSF ALUMNI
Coming Full Circle – DSF Alum Ismael Ramos Reflects on His Journey
Community Spotlight 01: DSF Donors
Comfort Dental - Making a Difference with DPS Students and DSF Scholars
Community Spotlight 01: DSF Donors
Comfort Dental - Making a Difference with DPS Students and DSF Scholars
Comfort Dental, a nationwide dental franchise with over 70 offices throughout Colorado, shares a commitment with DSF to ensuring all DPS students have an opportunity to enroll in and complete a postsecondary education. They help make college possible by sponsoring the DSF Future Center at Abraham Lincoln High School, offering a Comfort Dental Scholarship in partnership with DSF, and supporting the Annual DSF Gala.
Comfort Dental medical professionals also volunteer in a variety of meaningful ways, aligning their talents with their philanthropy. They provide internship and job shadowing opportunities, offer tours of their practices, participate in career panels, and more.
The DSF Future Center at Lincoln, one of the first to open in 2007, provides important college and career-going advisement to nearly one thousand (1000) 9th-12th grade students, the majority of whom are students of color and demonstrate financial need. Sponsorship of the DSF Future Center provides Comfort Dental opportunities to connect with students, share information on the field of dentistry and oral healthcare, and support DSF’s College Access program. “We want to give opportunities to DPS students and help support those who want higher education by decreasing financial burden,” shares Dr. Heath Colledge of Comfort Dental in Golden, CO. Together, DSF and Comfort Dental are helping Lincoln High School students achieve their dreams of a postsecondary education.
DSF Scholars receive free braces and confidence
DSF Scholar, Keema Ebong, is pursuing a degree at CU Denver in marketing. Spending a year attending classes virtually was hard, but she was able to keep her grades high, and found support from her DSF Advisor, Josue. Comfort Dental is providing free braces and care to Keema. “I am paying for my sister’s braces and couldn’t afford them for myself, so I am super grateful to be able to get braces,” Keema shared. “Comfort Dental makes sure I understand all the procedures and processes, and they are making sure I get the smile I deserve!”
DSF Scholar, Daphney Phradestin, is a DSF Scholar studying biology at CU Denver. After graduation, she wants to go to medical school to become a pediatrician, a dream she’s had since she was young. Comfort Dental is helping Daphney gain confidence through her smile. “I wasn’t confident in my smile before braces, and didn’t like taking pictures with friends,” Daphney shared. “I was so excited to receive free braces and am very thankful for Comfort Dental. It’s been really easy to balance appointments and care with school.”
Comfort Dental shares a commitment with DSF to ensuring all DPS students have an opportunity to enroll in and complete a postsecondary education. Their support of DSF extends far and wide, including sponsoring the DSF Future Center at Abraham Lincoln High School, offering a Comfort Dental Scholarship in partnership with DSF, supporting the Annual DSF Gala, and volunteering in a variety of meaningful ways.
Community Spotlight 02: DSF Partners
Why Armando Quiroz honored his wife through a scholarship donation
Community Spotlight 02: DSF Partners
Why Armando Quiroz honored his wife through a scholarship donation
The Irene M. Ibarra Scholarship Fund for Latinas is an endowed scholarship fund, meaning each year a minimum of two Latina Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Scholars will receive the scholarship into perpetuity, carrying Irene’s vision and legacy long into the future.
DSF Named Scholarships (memorial funds, endowments, individual, foundation, and corporate sponsored scholarships) are generous investments made by a donor or donors to honor a person or organization, and are a critical part of how we make college possible for Denver Public Schools (DPS) students. They are designated based on additional criteria including, but not limited to, degree type, field of study, postsecondary institution, or generation to college.
Armando Quiroz dedicated the fund to his wife Irene M. Ibarra, who dedicated her career of over 25 years to supporting her community and helping others through her work expanding health care coverage and improving health care for low-income students, families, and individuals. Irene was a strong leader in developing policy solutions to complex health problems and dedicated her work in advocacy to those in her community that did not have a voice.
Irene passed away in October of 2019 after a valiant 10-year battle against Parkinson’s disease. Her husband, Armando Quiroz, set up The Irene M. Ibarra Scholarship Fund for Latinas through DSF to help Latina students pursue a post-secondary education, whether it is a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certification.
Irene was born and raised in Powell, Wyoming. Her father immigrated to the United States from Mexico, and her mom was born in Kansas. Irene was the oldest of her 8 brothers and sisters and was the first in her family to pursue a college degree.
“Irene set the bar high for the rest of us,” says her sister Sue Ibarra. “She was quite the achiever and was the perfect example for striving for something better and bigger.” Irene’s family supported her dreams of attending college, although neither of her parents graduated from college or had the financial means of paying for school. Irene relied on scholarships to pursue her higher education goals, and inspired her younger siblings to do the same.
She attended Northwest College, a community college in Powell, for two years before transferring to the University of Denver (DU). She continued her education at DU by enrolling at the Graduate School of Social Work, where she met lifelong friend Martha King.
“Irene and I became close friends as soon as we met each other. We were both going to the Graduate School of Social Work at DU and were both from Wyoming. We became apartment-mates during the second year of graduate school, and eventually both took the opportunity together to earn an additional masters through a dual program at DU. We enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration while having a community services concentration for social work,” says Martha. After completing graduate school, Irene and Martha continued to stay in touch, writing letters and calling one another.
Irene and Armando lived in many places due to Armando’s career as a federal employee. After living in Seattle, California, and Houston, the two moved back to Colorado, where Irene was the chief executive officer (CEO) of The Colorado Trust, a grant-making foundation dedicated to ensuring all Coloradans have the opportunity to thrive. Irene led the development and implementation of policies, programs, and services to expand and improve health care for all Coloradans. Earlier in her career, Irene was appointed by Mayor Federico Pena as deputy manager of the Denver Department of Social Services and by Governor Roy Romer as the executive director of the Colorado Department of Social Services.
“Irene always believed that you were never too old to pursue education. It didn’t have to come in the form of college or university, but she believed in pursuing something beyond high school education,” says Sue. “Irene would help set people toward a path that would improve their lives, and instilled that by example in her siblings. She showed us what could be done and was always so supportive of everyone in the family. Irene was the beacon and good example of ‘don’t let your circumstances stop you from achieving the education goals you have.’ Irene was committed to being a lifelong learner.”
While Irene and Armando lived in Seattle, she earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law. Irene was passionate about education and providing the opportunity for others to advance their own studies. The Irene M. Ibarra Scholarship Fund for Latinas currently supports two students, Deysi Parga-Macias and Keiry Sosa-Velazquez, to and through college graduation.
Deysi is currently attending the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder and has goals of pursuing a career in the medical field. Deysi is a first-generation Latinx college student who thanks the Ibarra Scholarship for giving her the opportunity to pursue a degree. As a mom of a young child, Deysi wants to earn her degree and make a living for her son. She is grateful that DSF helped her stay on track and is determined to finish her degree.
Keiry is a freshman at Regis University and is passionate about social justice. As an immigrant, she is extremely grateful for the Ibarra Scholarship since she can focus more on her education and not financial barriers. As a Latina immigrant and first-generation college student, Keiry faced challenges enrolling in college, but is grateful for DSF’s support in helping her achieve her dreams. “I appreciate this scholarship as it shows there are people out there willing to help girls like me,” says Keiry. We are so excited for Keiry to be graduating in 2025 with a degree in political science.
“Irene would be so proud of the DSF Scholars she is helping today,” says Sue. Irene always wanted to help those who had less opportunities than the rest of us.”
“Irene would be so amazed at the two young women the scholarship is supporting,” says Martha. “We are thrilled that we can celebrate her legacy through the scholarship, and that students are able to achieve their dreams through these opportunities without worrying about financial barriers.”
Learn more about DSF Named Scholarships and customize your own.
Irene Ibarra dedicated her career of over 25 years to supporting her community in many different ways, from education to health care accessibility. After her passing, Irene’s husband Armando Quiroz thought of a great way to honor her legacy – by starting a scholarship in her name. By partnering with DSF to create The Irene M. Ibarra Scholarship Fund for Latinas, Irene's legacy continues to support future leaders in our community long into the future.
"Woven into our DNA is a resilience that for 15 years has guided us through peaks and valleys. In 2006, current day DSF was just a dream and what keeps me here is the conviction that we have not arrived at our final destination and collectively we have much more to accomplish.”
Renae Bellew
Senior Program Director
“I believe in DSF because I have seen first-hand the impact this organization has had on the students that it serves. With the support of the DSF staff and the resources that the organization provides, DSF Scholars are able to make their dreams become a reality. I am proud to serve as Chair of the Associate Board and grateful to be a small part of the important work that DSF does every day.”
Ashley Wilson
DSF Associate Board Chair
“Higher education has been, and continues to be, the means by which so many of us improve our socioeconomic status and become professionally successful and financially independent. I support DSF because of the tightly woven fabric of support services that help Scholars navigate the complex world of the college selection, application, and financial aid processes, while also providing a committed community of staff, mentors, and role models whose laser focus is the success of our scholars in college and beyond.”
Maria G. Arias
Board Member
"As a DSF Scholar, I have felt guided and supported every step of the way and attribute the growth I've seen in myself to the DSF program. Being a DSF Scholar is an opportunity that I have always been happy I seized because my college journey would not be the same without it."
Keema Ebong
DSF Scholar
“I am extra grateful for DSF because it has been a consistent community in my life since high school, and I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with great individuals. Being a DSF College Advisor was one of my biggest professional goals growing up, and as DSF celebrates their 15th anniversary, it is a reminder of how far I have come.”
Esmeralda Rodriguez
DSF Alumna and College Advisor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
"The Janus Henderson Foundation is proud to support DSF because of the great work DSF accomplishes in supporting DPS graduates pursuing higher education.”
Jonathan Coleman
Board Member, Portfolio Manager, Janus Henderson
“Over the past 15 years, DSF has demonstrated that it impacts students and families’ lives, as well as the greater Denver community, by supporting the educational dreams and talents of students and Scholars. We remain committed to our students and Scholars, and are inspired by their pursuit toward college graduation.”
Bob Deibel
DSF Board Chair
BLOG STORIES
DSF is excited to introduce the new DSF Associate Board, whose mission is to raise awareness and funds to support DSF’s mission. The Associate Board’s primary focus is to open doors with the community and business leaders in Colorado to support DSF. Associate Board members participate in DSF events with Scholars such as speed mentoring and the Scholar Summit.
DSF’s partnership with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Great West + Pacific helps DSF Scholars pursue both their education and career goals. Through the BBB scholarship, the organization aims to cultivate long-term relationships with the DSF Scholars it supports, paving the way for Colorado’s future business leaders to promote ethics in the marketplace as they pursue their careers. Since 2017, the BBB has given more than $72,000 to support scholarships, and continues to inspire DSF Scholars on their education and career journeys.
Victor Sandoval is a DSF Scholar who was inspired by his mom to pursue an education beyond high school. As a first-generation college student, it was important for Victor to attend a college that had accessible resources to help him succeed. University of Colorado Denver was a perfect fit, and being a DSF Scholar, means he has DSF Campus Advisors to help with every step along his college journey.
A Strategic Plan Toward a Brighter Future
TO AND THROUGH
2022
Launched in July 2019, DSF’s three-year strategic plan supports our goal of guiding DPS students to and through college completion, and ultimately, rewarding careers. The plan serves as a living roadmap, guiding the organization in providing the highest quality of service and support to the greatest number of students, Scholars, Alumni, and staff.
As we celebrate our 15th year anniversary, and look ahead to our next 15 years, we are excited to begin work on a new three-year strategic plan to guide our journey forward. Planning kicks off in early 2022 and will involve all stakeholders as we determine our priorities, goals, and strategies going forward.
Sustainability:
DSF builds deep connections with passionate advocates and our community....
- Increased donor retention to 88%, far exceeding the three-year goal of 60%.
- Increased the number of DSF Advocates in the community to 218, far exceeding the fiscal year goal of 158.
Visibility:
DSF captivates a local and national audience and impact-driven storytelling....
- Increased arsenal of storytelling and promotional assets to 84, more than double the three-year goal of a 25% increase.
Connectivity:
DSF builds deep connections with passionate advocates and our community....
- Decreased annual endowment draw to 0.23%, far exceeding the three-year goal of 4%.
- Persistence and graduation rate of 82% exceeds the fiscal year goal of 81.4%.
Honor Roll
$1,000,000 +
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Denver Public Schools
Dolores Schlessman
$500,000 – $999,999
United States Department of Education
$200,000 – $499,999
Stead Foundation
The Anschutz Foundation
$100,000 – $199,999
Anonymous
Daniels Fund
Cydney and Thomas Marsico
Armando Quiroz
Schlessman Family Foundation
Thelma and Robert W. Scott Scholarship Trust
The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
$50,000 – $99,999
Anonymous
Ball Foundation
Bohemian Foundation
Comfort Dental Group, Inc.
Lawrence J. Davis
Renee and John* Elofson
Estate of Peter Rynders
Kaiser Permanente
Leprino Foods
Newmont
Peierls Foundation
Linda and Richard* Schierburg
The Cielo Foundation
Virginia W. Hill Foundation
$25,000 – $49,999
Aimee and Jonathan* Coleman
Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman
CoorsTek
Copley Equity Partners
DaVita, Inc.
Delta Dental Plan of Colorado
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Cathey* M. and Richard Finlon
HealthONE
Janus Henderson Foundation
Katie MacWilliams
QEP Resources
Salazar Family Foundation
SCL Health
Shana Glassman Foundation
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado
TIAA
VF Foundation
Britney and Richard Weil
Xcel Energy
$10,000 – $24,999
Alpine Bank
Anonymous
Anonymous
AORN
BBB Great West + Pacific
BBVA
Linda* S. Bowman, Ph.D. and Roger Bowman
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
Noey Congdon
Connie Burwell White and William W. White Foundation
Denver Post Season to Share
Dana and Barry* Dorfman
Patty Emmons
Empower Retirement
Enerplus Corporation
FirstBank
Jennifer and Brian Frenkel
Rhondda and Peter Grant
Group14 Engineering
The Holleman Family, in memory of Andrew D. Holleman
Karen and John* Ikard
John G. Duncan Charitable Trust
Suzanne and Steven Johnson
Kettering Family Foundation
Kiewit Meridiam Partners
Libby Anschutz Foundation
Liberty Media
MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation
Rachel Baumel and Daniel Mitzner
Barbara and Paul Moe
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Jody and Scott* Nycum
OfficeScapes Group
Kim Poast, Ph.D.
Ellen Seymour
Dick Shahan, Ph.D.
Suncor Energy
Arlene Bobrow and Charles Tanabe
The Herbert & Judy Paige Family Foundation
The Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation
The Roth Education Foundation
Tracy Family Foundation
University of Denver
Verizon Foundation
Sheila and Willy Walker
Kristin and Bill Waters
Wiegers Family Foundation
Marianne Woodward
$5,000 – $9,999
Jeanette and Steve* Abelman
Anonymous
Marisa Hudson-Arney and Ryan Arney
BBVA Foundation
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines Foundation, Inc.
Colorado State University
Comcast
Shannon* Connery, Ph.D. and James Angell
Julanna Gilbert, Ph.D. and Robert* D. Coombe, Ph.D.
Davis Graham & Stubbs
East West Partners
Merrell Aspin and Mark* Fallon
Fidelity Investments
First Western Trust Bank
GE Johnson Holding Company
Jeanne and Hugh Gottschalk
Harmes C. Fishback Foundation Trust
Elizabeth P. and Philip L. Hawkins
Kaye Hurtt
IMA Foundation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Karen and Steve Leaffer
Liberty Global, Inc.
Mary Duquaine Fund at the Denver Foundation
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Nancy and Skip Miller
Morse Family Foundation
Elizabeth and James Neid
NexGen Resources Corporation by Judy and Charlie McNeil
Taylor and Mike* Pardun
Margot and Marc Pinto
Platte River Equity
Therese Ivancovich and Gregory Sissel
Rebecca and Jeffrey Taylor
The Goldberg Foundation
The Madison Group, Inc.
University of Colorado Denver
US Bank
White Family Foundation
$2,500 – $4,999
Melinda and Ash Alankar
Anonymous
Anonymous
Bailey-Stanford Family Foundation Inc.
Cody and Seth* Belzley
Rachel Brady and Thomas* F. Brady, Ph.D.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
BuildStrong Education
Jennifer Cmil
Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger
Colorado Health Foundation
Patricia and Donald Cook
Denver Broncos Football Club
dovetail solutions
Melanie and Blake Fulenwider
Shannon Gifford and Jerrold L. Glick
Steve Green
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mitzi and Stephen Kurtz
Amy Oaks and Gregg* Kvistad, Ph.D.
Carol and Larry Lance
Rosemarie Loffredo
Evi and Evan Makovsky, NAI Shames Makovsky
McGeady Becher
Erin and Andy* Miller
Nick Morris
Moye White LLP
Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Ragonetti PC
Polsinelli
Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio, P.C.
Rose Community Foundation
Roy A. Hunt Foundation
The Steve and Trish Shapiro Family Foundation
Ryan Tracy
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
University of Colorado Boulder
Yolanda and Wouter van Kempen
Williams Weese Pepple & Ferguson
Anne and Paul Wormley
$1,000 – $2,499
Raydean Acevedo and Walt Jenkins
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Carrie Augustine and Trent Niemeyer
Alisha Hubbell and Graig Bears
Art Blomberg
Carin Chow and Thomas A. Boasberg
Brayer Family
Jan and Mark Bundy
Stacy Carpenter
Rachel and Christopher Chism
Community First Foundation
Joann and John Congdon
Susana* Cordova and Eric Duran
Patricia Poggi and Stuart Davis
Scott Dawson
Dea Family Foundation
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation
Ben Domenico
L. C. Fulenwider III
Kimberly Gionta
Great-West Financial
Dwyer Gunn and Dan Roller
Gyan-i Inc.
Carol Hansen
Hilary and Adam Haynes
Cheryl and Scott Hefner
Janet and John Hudson
Melanie Hudson
Johnny Bravo Ultimate
Joy Johnson
Hannah and Michael Kelly
Erin and Steve Kelso
KO
Jean and Terry Laverty
Thomas C. Lee
Lockton Companies
Thinh V. Ly
Tim and Jodi MacDonald
Kathryn and Peter Manning
McDowell Family Foundation
Rebecca and Kevin McMahon
Nancy Neal Davis
Network For Good
Liz Lynner and Jim Palenchar
Leah and Bates Parsons
Jane and Thomas Petrie
PNC Bank
Denny Marie Post
Lorii Rabinowitz
Louisa and John Ritsick
Lisa and John Robinson
Julie and Ron Sachs
Patti and John Schwartzberg
Dr. Charles Scoggin
Elliott Simonberg
The Meyers Family Foundation
The Rockjensen Foundation
Pegi and Michael Touff
Anne* Trujillo and Mike Kalush
United Way of Salt Lake
John Vaughey
Walmart Supercenter #3533
Martha* L. Wofford and John G. Knight
Lise Woodard and John Reilly
Financials
Statement of Activities
Support and Revenue
| Gifts and grants | $6,306,276 |
|---|---|
| Net investment income | $7,080,625 |
| Government grants | $2,528,470 |
| Special events revenue (net) | $1,093,575 |
| Prosperity Denver Fund | $4,657,118 |
| Other | $18,313 |
| Totals | $21,684,377 |
Expenses
| Scholarships | $4,593,785 |
|---|---|
| Program (Access & Success) | $3,899,630 |
| Fundraising, Marketing & Communications | $1,158,648 |
| General & Administrative | $2,204,113 |
| Totals | $11,856,176 |
Statement of Financial Position
Support and Revenue
Cash & cash equivalents: $829,129
Pledge receivables: $875,573
Investment: $35,072,934
Fixed assets (net): $45,179
Other assets: $200,967
Total: $37,023,782
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued: $584,803
Net Assets:
Unrestricted: $5,627,906
Restricted: $30,811,073
Total Net Assets: $36,438,979
Total Liabilities and Assets: $37,023,782
DSF Board
Steven Abelman
Jeffrey T. Allen
Maria Arias
Seth Belzley
Andy Boian
Linda S. Bowman
Thomas F. Brady, Ph.D.
Albus Brooks
Stacy Carpenter
Luella Chavez D’Angelo
Jennifer Cmil
Jonathan Coleman
Luis A. Colón
Shannon Connery
Bob Coombe
Susana Cordova
James Cousin
Bob F. Deibel
Barry Dorfman
John Elofson
Mark Fallon
Cathey M. Finlon
John Hanley
John Ikard
Dwight Jones
Gregg Kvistad
Irma Lockridge
Katie MacWilliams
Andy Miller
Scott Nycum
Mike Pardun
Martin Pocs
Lorii K. Rabinowitz
Richard A. Schierburg
Donald A. Silversmith
Michael Starzer
Anne Trujillo
Thomas G. Wattles
Martha L. Wofford
DSF Staff
Luis Antezana Alba
College Advisor
Lidia Alvarez
Success Partnership Manager
Taylor Atkinson
Donor Relations Manager
Margaret Bachrach
Chief Development Director
Rachelle Beisel
Director of Major Gifts
Renae Bellew
Sr. Program Director
Dante Bills
Lead College Advisor
Nathan Cadena
COO
Joe Camacho
Manager of Community Connection
Aliyah Cardona
College Advisor
Vincent Caricato
College Advisor
Emily Carlson
College Advisor
Melissa Cleaver
TRIO College Advisor
Ashton Clouse
Lead Campus Advisor
Stephanie Dewald
College Advisor
Jason Doyle
Campus Advisor
Fryda Faugier Ferreira
Campus Advisor
Maria Finan
Campus Advisor
Cynthia Rodriguez Flores
Senior Accountant
Cynthia Gallegos
Campus Advisor
Ismael Garcia
Trio College Advisor
Samantha Garcia
College Advisor
Natasha Garfield
Director of Scholarships
Humberto Guerrero
Assistant Director TRIO
Gabe Guindon
Director of College Access
Dalia Lopez Guzman
College Advisor
Latia Henderson
Sr. Director of Marketing, Communications & Events
Erin Henninger
Chief Development Officer
Robin DeGrassi James
Director of Development Operations
Emma Kepes
College Advisor
Maria Rangel Leon
Data Scholarship Manager
Michelle Liu
Director of College Success
Josue Loma
Campus Advisor
Michele Lopez
TRIO College Advisor
Stephanie Lopez
Success Program Manager
Angelica Lopez-Rodriguez
College Advisor
Diana Madriz
Assistant Director of College Access
Kevin McNulty
Campus Advisor
Brittany Matteson
Manager of Corporate Connection
Adrian Mendoza
Assistant Director of Advisement
Ambria Merriex
College Advisor
Jessica Milnes
Director of Corporate Relations
Zachary Montez
Lead College Advisor
Anitra Montoya
Campus Advisor
Masha Myslovskaya
Communications Manager
Angrith Na
Asst. Director of Data & Evaluation
Caroline Glynn Neal
Communications Manager
Thuy Nguyen
Administrative Assistant
Joseph Odhiambo
Senior Accountant
Taylor O’Donnell
Colorado College Fellow
Obinna Onyeali
College Advisor
Caryn Oppenheim
Manager of Volunteers
Paul Phillips
Scholarship Program Specialist
MacKenzie Pitcher
Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager
Lorii Rabinowitz
CEO
Federico Rangel
Lead College Advisor
Kirby Rising
Campus Advisor
Esmeralda Rodriguez
College Advisor
Derrek Sandoval
Assistant Director TRIO
Theo Shipley
College Advisor
Heather Scott
Director of IT Services
Corey Steagall
Development Coordinator
Benjamin Stevens
Scholarship Program Specialist
Patricia Schwartzberg
CFO
Zulema Sierra
Lead College Advisor
Leticia Trevino
Director TRIO Talent Search
Andy Tucker
Director of Finance
Shruthi Vasudeva
Salesforce Business Analyst
Emily Webster
College Advisor
Emily Weiss
Lead College Advisor
Juliana Wierimaa
Director of Events
Patricia Whitehouse
Director of Human Resources
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