MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INC

EIN: 840404235 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$43,438,168
Total Expenses
$43,084,034
Total Assets
$80,192,324
Net Assets
$61,384,644
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE BENERO
Phone
3034338383
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INC, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $43.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

MILE HIGH UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY'S VISION IS A COMMUNITY UNITED TO CREATE BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY TACKLES THE BIG, COMPLEX ISSUES FACING METRO DENVER BY UNITING THE FULL FORCE OF THE COMMUNITY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY'S WORK IS FOCUSED AROUND FOUR INITIATIVES: GIVING ALL CHILDREN A STRONG START, READING MATTERS, DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S TALENT, AND CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $22,795,544 Revenue: $509,334

MILE HIGH UNITED WAY DISTRIBUTED 22.8 MILLION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & IMPACT INVESTMENTS GRANTS. GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES IN FOUR...

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MILE HIGH UNITED WAY DISTRIBUTED 22.8 MILLION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & IMPACT INVESTMENTS GRANTS. GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES IN FOUR INTERCONNECTED INITIATIVES: GIVING ALL CHILDREN A STRONG START, READING MATTERS, DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S TALENT, AND CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. THE INITIATIVES ARE AIMED TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ARE READY FOR SCHOOL AND READING AT GRADE LEVEL OR BEYOND BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S TALENT STRIVES TO ENSURE ALL YOUTH GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ARE READY TO TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, ADVANCED TRAINING, OR THE WORKPLACE. CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE TOWARD ECONOMIC SUCCESS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, (ARPA BIO FUND) 0.6 MILLION OF GRANTS SUPPORTED OVER 40 SMALL BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR GROWTH POTENTIAL. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO (OPPORTUNITY NOW COLORADO GRANT PROGRAM) WHICH FOCUSES ON INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MEET COLORADO'S WORKFORCE NEEDS HAS SUPPORTED 57 GRANTEES FOR A TOTAL OF 18.9 MILLION.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,970,288 Revenue: $20,358,113

COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES CONSIST OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT WHICH IS OFFERED TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INVESTED IN ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL...

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COMMUNITY IMPACT SERVICES CONSIST OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT WHICH IS OFFERED TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY INVESTED IN ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION (DATA TRACKING, ANALYSIS, AND COLLECTION), VOLUNTEERS, PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. EXPENSES FOR INTERNAL PROGRAMS TOTALED 7.9 MILLION AND INCLUDE THE 2-1-1 HELP CENTER, A FREE CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNITY REFERRAL SERVICE, WHICH RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 120,000 CONTACTS FROM PEOPLE LOOKING FOR RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, RENT ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, CHILD CARE OPTIONS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SERVICES TO MEET BASIC NEEDS. BRIDGING THE GAP, A PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 150 EMANCIPATED FOSTER CARE YOUTH WITH HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTH, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; AND THE UNITED NEIGHBORHOODS IS A COMMUNITY BASED DUAL-GENERATIONAL APPROACH THAT STRENGTHENS UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS IN METRO DENVER.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,794,493

MILE HIGH UNITED WAY RESPONSIBLY FULFILLS DONOR INTENT, INCLUDING DONATIONS THAT DONORS DESIGNATE TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES OTHER THAN MILE HIGH UNITED WAY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY PROCESSED 3.8 MILLION IN...

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MILE HIGH UNITED WAY RESPONSIBLY FULFILLS DONOR INTENT, INCLUDING DONATIONS THAT DONORS DESIGNATE TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES OTHER THAN MILE HIGH UNITED WAY. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY PROCESSED 3.8 MILLION IN DONOR DESIGNATIONS, DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO OVER 1,000 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. MILE HIGH UNITED WAY VERIFIES THAT EACH AGENCY IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND REQUIRES EACH AGENCY TO CERTIFY ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE USA PATRIOT ACT AND OTHER COUNTERTERRORISM LAWS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,674,253
Program Service Revenue $20,867,447
Investment Income $2,901,321
Other Revenue $-4,853
TOTAL REVENUE $43,438,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $26,590,037
Salaries & Benefits $11,400,196
Fundraising Expenses $4,116,178
Program Expenses $37,560,325
Other Expenses $5,093,801
TOTAL EXPENSES $43,084,034

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $43,438,168 $31,239,265 +0.4%
Expenses $43,084,034 $30,683,899 +0.4%
Net Income $354,134 $555,366 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
50
Independent Members
49
Employees
154
Volunteers
900

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$633,563
Total Directors
50
$452,125
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINE BENERO CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$424,121 $28,004 $452,125
JAMES TREICHLER COO 40.00
Highest
$170,634 $26,990 $197,624
VANECIA KERR CIO 40.00
Highest
$159,218 $24,562 $183,780
ERIC ARTIS CHIEF HR OFF 40.00
Highest
$160,839 $22,761 $183,600
MICHAEL BURKE CFO 40.00
Officer
$158,645 $22,793 $181,438
CHELSEA CARVER CDO 40.00
Highest
$156,677 $22,188 $178,865
KEITH WOODELL DATABASE ARC 40.00
Highest
$141,116 $16,372 $157,488
KATHY AMBROSE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATIANA ARGUELLO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG BANTE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON BARRY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN BEISER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT BERKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRUDI BOYD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DERON BROWN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORIAN BRUGGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE DEHN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS DELL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS DENIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA DORFHUBER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN DREXLER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA FIGOLI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD FILSINGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN FITZPATRICK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI FOX TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE GARCIA VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE GARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW GOLDBERG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE HANCE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HODGSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JD KELLER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOK KRAMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY KRANZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STERLING LEBOEUF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK LONGWELL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MASHENKA LUNDBERG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN MAHALCHICK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MAPLES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN MCDONALD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MCRAE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODD MERCHANT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANISH MICHAEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN NEHER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY NOBLE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL OBERFELD BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH OPPERMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS PACHECO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN RICKETTS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ETHAN ROJHANI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY RUFFALO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONETTE SALAZAR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA SASAKURA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA VAN DE BOGART TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAINE VERSAW TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ENID WADE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE YAKE JACKSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2025 $43,438,168 $43,084,034 $80,192,324 $354,134
2024 $31,239,265 $30,683,899 $70,028,359 $555,366
2023 $32,551,577 $34,297,700 $61,130,897 $-1,746,123
2022 $36,182,511 $33,651,072 $62,814,897 $2,531,439
2021 $73,410,543 $55,566,947 $67,575,176 $17,843,596
2020 $56,574,416 $51,525,073 $52,859,770 $5,049,343
2019 $28,515,708 $28,361,320 $42,704,171 $154,388
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