LONGMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Improving Life for All
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Longmont Community Foundation partners with community organizations to solve community issues so that all people can lead productive and generous lives.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Live and Give Longmont
Live and Give Longmont allows us to respond to the changing needs in the community and provide general operating grants to our community partners. Our grant deadline is January of each year. Check out https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=longmontgrants for a full listing of grants and opportunities. Grant applications are reviewed by community volunteers. Grant awards are distributed each spring.
Ascend St. Vrain
Ascend St. Vrain is a needs-based, multi-year scholarship for St. Vrain Valley School District students who wish to attend a four year university, community college, vocational, or technical school in Colorado. Specifically targeted to lower middle income families, Ascend St. Vrain helps alleviate the debt that many middle income families incur by sending their kids to college. In fact, an average student owes over $35,000 after graduation and middle income families incur the most debt. New graduates start their lives with a debt load that prevents them from buying a home, starting a family, and planning for retirement. With your help, we can alleviate this situation and help provide access to education that unlocks potential.
Sharing the NextLight
For Children of some low income families the connected education stops when they come home from school. These homes were once served by a community wide Digital Divide program based on a citywide Wi-Fi system, but the program was discontinued as the aging system became obsolete, falling far short of what was needed. The Solution -- Sharing the NextLight This program will provide families with a 25 mbps NextLight connection for both upload and download speeds. This would provide a fast and reliable connection in the convenience of a family's own home with no contracts and no data caps. The Sharing the NextLight Fund will be used to pay the published monthly NextLight internet rate and installation fees for low income families
HOPE Direct
LCF and HOPE have this shared vision to heal the hurting and reduce the stigma on those experiencing or facing homelessness in our community. Many months and discussions later, HOPE case managers and LCF developed this program that answers to investors and those who donate — which allows us to get funds into the hands of our participants faster.”
HOPE Longmont Executive Director Alice Sueltenfuss explained recipients would not only use the monies for the financial assistance they asked for, but would use any remainder to continue working toward remaining housed or toward securing a residence. Funds from this program could be used for auto repairs, health care costs, rent deposits or other needs that pop up.
Clients so far have required assistance in paying for their rental deposits, auto repairs, storage units, and dental work
St. Vrain Independent Living Program
The purpose of the St. Vrain Independent Living Fund is to provide financial assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living independently or seeking to live independently. This award’s intention is to fund items/services that are not funded by traditional government aid programs and that help people with IDD live dignified and independent lives. LCF works with local organizations, including the Center for People with Disabilities, ARC of Weld County and Association for Community Living to distribute funds to individuals so they can live with dignity and independently.
Where we work
Awards
100 Score 2022
Charity Navigator
Affiliations & memberships
Council on Foundations - Member 2024
Boulder County Estate Planning Council - Member 2024
Advancement Network - Member 2024
National Scholarship Providers Network 2024
Charity Navigator - 97 Score 2024
NAACP - Boulder County 2024
Latino Chamber - Longmont 2024
Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable 2024
KACF 2024
Longmont Chamber of Commerce 2024
Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce 2024
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of organizations applying for grants
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Ethnic and racial groups, Gender and sexual identity, Social and economic status, People with disabilities
Related Program
Live and Give Longmont
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Every year, about 125 local nonprofits apply for grants from the Live and Give Longmont Fund. A diverse volunteer committee thoroughly reviews each application before making grant recommendations.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Social and economic status, Work status and occupations, Ethnic and racial groups, People with disabilities, Substance abusers
Related Program
Live and Give Longmont
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The total dollar of grants awarded is a reflection of the Foundation's impact on local and national nonprofits. 2020 includes our Covid-19 and Strongmont 2 (support to businesses of color) funds
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Gender and sexual identity, Social and economic status, Work status and occupations
Related Program
Live and Give Longmont
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The growth in funds contributed to the Foundation is an indicator of the confidence that the community has in the Foundation to be a trusted steward of their philanthropic dollars.
Total assets
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Work status and occupations, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
The assets of the Longmont Community Foundation represents the total funds that are entrusted to us, and reflect the impact we are able to have on the local and national nonprofit communities.
Number of charitable funds under management
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Gender and sexual identity, Social and economic status, Work status and occupations
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The Longmont Community Foundation manages donor advised and agency endowment funds for a diverse group of individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Longmont Community Foundation works with partners in providing the financial resources and educational support that they need to meet the needs of our community. The Foundation also serves to assist local residents with their philanthropic goals, connect donors , inspire nonprofits and create an inclusive, caring community, that is sensitive to the needs of all people. In practical terms, we're increasing inclusiveness on the Board of Trustees, engaging the Board and staff in Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness training, promoting trainings about diversity to our community, engaging diverse vendors, and scrutinizing how and who we impact in our community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
First of all, we're examining our current diversity, inclusiveness and equity (DEI) statement and goals -- ensuring that we do the best job of looking at all we do through the DEI lens. To this end, we'll be conducting a training for our board and the broader community and leading by example -- including more members of our community
to lead, welcoming dialogue and changing our internal and external behavior and activities.
We wil continue to provide funding to the communty, through our philanthropic funds and the Live and Give Longmont program -- a permanent endowment that not only generates much-needed revenue for existing nonprofits, but also grows over time to ensure funding well into the future. Every year, almost 100 nonprofits apply for funding from Live and Give Longmont. A dedicated grants committee made up of 20 community volunteers, representing diverse backgrounds and interests, spends three months vising each nonprofit and thoroughly reviewing each application. Based on these assessments, the committee determines how to allocate the available funding from the Live and Give Longmont Fund. The Live and Give Longmont Fund is a strategy for helping the Foundation achieve its goal of improving life in the St. Vrain Valley.
In addition, the Foundation also helps to strengthen the nonprofit community by hosting a number of different workshops throughout the year, including seminars on grantwriting and board governance, and facilitating internal discussions on a variety of relevant topics.
The Foundation manages more than 250 charitable funds for local individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits. The Foundation holds a variety of seminars to help local donors understand a range of matters related to philanthropy, including estate planning, increasing family involvement, and planned giving. These learning opportunities enable philanthropists to learn more about the local nonprofits, and allow them to maximize their impact in the community.
Finally, one of the functions of a community foundation is to increase involvement and engagement from residents. Towards that end, the Longmont Community Foundation periodically holds seminars and workshops that are open to all community members to discuss the issues that are relevant to creating a vibrant and healthy community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Longmont Community Foundation functions on a small administrative budget but does a great deal to impact the community. We have made the philanthropy process more inclusive and has allowed donors and philanthropists to have a stronger and more meaningful impact in the community.
At the same time, the Foundation has been able to significantly lower its operating expenses . The Foundation runs an efficient and lean organization, with one full time and three part-time staff and many volunteers
In order to support the donor community, the Longmont Community Foundation launched an online program that allows donors to see the balances of their donor advised funds, access statements, and make grant recommendations. They are also able to access GuideStar reviews of nonprofits from their online portals.
As a result of these operational changes, the Longmont Community Foundation is well positioned to achieve its goals of supporting both the local nonprofit and philanthropic communities.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Longmont Community Foundation has seen significant progress in increased philanthropic giving in the community. The dollar amount granted to nonprofits more than quadrupled from 2016 to 2022. However, the level of philanthropic giving is lower in Longmont when compared to neighboring communities, and there is still significant room to increase awareness of the Longmont Community Foundation, and how ALL in the community can partner with us to solve community issues.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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LONGMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 02/21/2024
Mr. Sam Napp
BSW Wealth Partners
Term: 2021 - 2023
Monica Baldwin
Main Street Investments
Sonia Marrero
Seagate
Sam Napp
BSW Wealth Partners
Donald Alspaugh
Schey, Piller, Alspaugh & Wong, P.C
John Caldwell
John Caldwell, Inc.
Lynne Harkness
Retired Occupational Therapist
Lorne Jenkins
Denver Health
Brian Laartz
Retired, Construction
Eliberto Mendoza
City of Longmont
Steve Nading
Outbound Financial
Jake Van Kessel
Merrill Lynch
Madelyn Strong Woodley
Retired/Fed Ex
Tedd Davis
Retired Microsoft Exec
Shakeel Dalal
Engineer/Sierra Nevada Space
Sandi Swiderski
Retired Nonprofit Exec
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 03/02/2021GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.