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Westminster Community Foundation

EIN 84-1576476 · Westminster, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$132,368
Spending
$148,505
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $92,122 spent. WE PROUDLY PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SIX LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF WESTMINSTER RESIDENTS. THESE INVESTMENTS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING STUDENT SUCCESS STRENGTHENING HEALTH AND SAFETY NET SERVICES AND ENHANCING THE BEAUTY AND VITALITY OF OUR CITY.
  2. $5,000 spent. KIDS FIRST HEALTH CARE - FUNDING SUPPORTED DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES AT THE WESTMINSTER ALTO COMMUNITY CLINIC ENSURING THAT YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ADAMS COUNTY HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE.
  3. $5,000 spent. FISH OF WESTMINSTER - SUPPORT HELPED PROVIDE FOOD CLOTHING AND CRITICAL RESOURCES TO WESTMINSTERS UNHOUSED RESIDENTS MEETING IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO LONGER-TERM STABILITY.
  4. MAIKER HOUSING PARTNERS - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT REINFORCED MAIKERS WORK TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DELIVER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED AND ADVOCATE AT THE LEGISLATIVE LEVEL FOR STRONG AND EQUITABLE HOUSING POLICIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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