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Wheat Ridge Foundation

To encourage giving by connecting donors to community needs, building permanent charitable funds, and bringing people together to improve the quality of life throughout wheat ridge. To oversee …

Human Services Wheat Ridge, CO EIN: 043770168 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Wheat Ridge Foundation

The wheat ridge community foundation supports education enrichment by maintaining several scholarship funds. The foundation also supports various academic and athletic activities at wheat ridge high school. Scholarship funds maintained by the foundation include the following: bailey scholarship fund - the bailey scholarship fund was established in december of 2012. The bailey scholarship recognizes a graduate of lakewood high school who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her school or community and is pursuing studies toward a medical or public health career. Curtis gilmore scholarship fund - the curtis gilmore scholarship fund was established in 2013 to honor the legacy of curtis gilmore. Primary consideration will be given to wheat ridge and jefferson high school students who are pursuing two-year …

Founded
Headquarters
Wheat Ridge, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
N11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To encourage giving by connecting donors to community needs, building permanent charitable funds, and bringing people together to improve the quality of life throughout wheat ridge. To oversee the disposition of donations made to the city of wheat ridge.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.93
Program$0.93

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wheat Ridge Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wheat Ridge Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Wheat Ridge, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 043770168. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $133K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wheat Ridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043770168. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Wheat Ridge Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Wheat Ridge Foundation is located in Wheat Ridge, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wheat Ridge Foundation has $133K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wheat Ridge Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $133K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wheat Ridge Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Wheat Ridge Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The wheat ridge community foundation supports education enrichment by maintaining several scholarship funds. The foundation also supports various academic and athletic activities at wheat ridge high school. Scholarship funds maintained by the foundation include the following: bailey scholarship fund - the bailey scholarship fund was established in december of 2012. The bailey scholarship recognizes a graduate of lakewood high school who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her school or community and is pursuing studies toward a medical or public health career. Curtis gilmore scholarship fund - the curtis gilmore scholarship fund was established in 2013 to honor the legacy of curtis gilmore. Primary consideration will be given to wheat... Wheat Ridge Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $133K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Wheat Ridge Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wheat Ridge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043770168, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

VI
Vicki O••••••
Vice Pres/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wheat Ridge Foundation

What is Wheat Ridge Foundation?
Wheat Ridge Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wheat Ridge, United States. The wheat ridge community foundation supports education enrichment by maintaining several scholarship funds. The foundation also supports various academic and athletic activities at wheat ridge high school. Scholarship funds maintained by the foundation include the following: bailey scholarship fund - the bailey scholarship fund was established in december of 2012. The bailey scholarship recognizes a graduate of lakewood high school who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her school or community and is pursuing studies toward a medical or public health career. Curtis gilmore scholarship fund - the curtis gilmore scholarship fund was established in 2013 to honor the legacy of curtis gilmore. Primary consideration will be given to wheat ridge and jefferson high school students who are pursuing two-year associate degrees and trade certifications. Consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated service and leadership in school and community activities, who have definite career goals and are prepared to take full advantage of their higher education experience. Carl cerveny scholarship - the wheat ridge optimists established an annual 2,000 college scholarship in honor of carl cerveny. Carl was a founding member of the wheat ridge optimists in 1957 and was a very active member of the wheat ridge community. The foundation has partnered with the wheat ridge high school stem/steam program, the career explore program, and the farmers 5000. The farmers 5000 annual race continues to raise money to support school programs and promotes physical fitness and community spirit. The foundation also facilitates booster support for wheat ridge high school girl's lacrosse, cheer and pom teams. Friends of stevens elementary - friends of stevens is a group of community members, families, staff and students that connects individuals and groups with opportunities to provide students at stevens elementary school with materials and tools to learn in hands-on ways and to s
When was Wheat Ridge Foundation founded?
Wheat Ridge Foundation was founded in 2003.
Who leads Wheat Ridge Foundation?
Vicki Ottoson serves as Vice Pres/Treasurer.
Where is Wheat Ridge Foundation located?
Headquartered in Wheat Ridge, CO, United States.
What is Wheat Ridge Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Wheat Ridge Foundation trustworthy?
Wheat Ridge Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Wheat Ridge Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043770168.
What is Wheat Ridge Foundation's website?
http://www.wheatridgefoundation.org