FIRE FOUNDATION OF DENVER

EIN: 863861726 501(c)(3) Education

Littleton, CO

Total Revenue
$948,578
Total Expenses
$731,509
Total Assets
$1,162,281
Net Assets
$775,648
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Dave Holden
Phone
3032574886
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIRE FOUNDATION OF DENVER, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $949K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $217K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to champion the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising and promoting a culture of belonging. Our vision is that Catholic school students with disabilities are welcomed, supported and valued.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $519,411 Revenue: $0

We continued our fundraising efforts in 2024 in order to make grants to schools for the 2024/2025 school year. During the course of 2024, the Board of the Fire Foundation made grant commitments to 14...

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We continued our fundraising efforts in 2024 in order to make grants to schools for the 2024/2025 school year. During the course of 2024, the Board of the Fire Foundation made grant commitments to 14 schools within the Archdiocese of Denver totaling $482,182. This represents a 46% increase in support over last year and enabled 207 students to attend Catholic schools who would not have been able to and 624 students to benefit from special education support. Such grant commitments were partially paid in 2024 and the remainder of these obligations will be paid during the first half of 2025. Ongoing fundraising efforts in 2024 have provided the Board of the Fire Foundation with additional resources to make new grant commitments to qualifying schools for the 2025/2026 school year during the first quarter of 2025. Such funding will continue to allow Catholic schools practicing inclusive education of children with disabilities with much needed financial resources to expand and enhance their respective educational programs.

Program 2
Expenses: $76,500 Revenue: $0

The Fire Foundation of Denver (FIRE) was able to continue providing grant funding of $20,000 in 2024 to the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver in order to partially fund the...

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The Fire Foundation of Denver (FIRE) was able to continue providing grant funding of $20,000 in 2024 to the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver in order to partially fund the salary for an important position relating to the mission of FIRE, the Director of Student Support Services. This position oversees and assists schools in educating children with significant special needs throughout the Archdiocese of Denver. FIRE also provided $56,500 in funding to teachers and other school administrators for professional development needs education, including the reimbursement of travel expenditures to approved conferences. Additionally, both the University of Notre Dame (through its program for inclusive education) and St. Louis University, provided in-kind/contributed services to FIRE during 2024 to further enhance the professional development of teachers in the Archdiocese of Denver.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,000 Revenue: $0

In 2024, FIRE commenced the Spark school initiative. Spark schools are those schools that are evaluating the feasibility of becoming an inclusive Catholic school within their parish and/or high...

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In 2024, FIRE commenced the Spark school initiative. Spark schools are those schools that are evaluating the feasibility of becoming an inclusive Catholic school within their parish and/or high school community. In 2024, four parish schools engaged in professional development alongside our Partner schools and received exclusive access to training through the Learning Research Network. Total expenditures for the four parish schools in 2024 was $8,000. Additionally, these Spark schools also received exclusive access to training through the Notre Dame Program of inclusive education and from St. Louis University, all of such services were contributed.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $727,254
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $27,355
Other Revenue $193,969
TOTAL REVENUE $948,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $566,682
Salaries & Benefits $122,959
Fundraising Expenses $96,908
Program Expenses $603,911
Other Expenses $41,868
TOTAL EXPENSES $731,509

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $948,578 $661,604 +0.4%
Expenses $731,509 $430,618 +0.7%
Net Income $217,069 $230,986 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
60

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
5
$72,450
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
1
$72,450
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kyle Van Frank Executive Director 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$72,450 $0 $72,450
Eve Langston President 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Johnson Vice-President 6
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Hall Secretary 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Holden Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JD Flynn Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Flynn Director 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Selner Wright Director 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wesley Hardin Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Jones Director 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darilyn Bixenman Director 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Winders Director 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Sherman Director 2
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
2024 $948,578 $731,509 $1,162,281 $217,069
2023 $661,604 $430,618 $796,193 $230,986
2022 $408,747 $164,247 $440,062 $244,500
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