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Annual Report 2015–2016

Annual Report 2015–2016 “CPR helps inform my views of the world and my Colorado community. Plus, it provides great conversation topics!” — Jessica Dixon, Member, Englewood

“I listen to it in the car with my kids, and my 6-year-old always likes to ask questions about the discussion going on.” — Amy Russel, Member, Fort Collins

© Colorado Public Radio 2016. All Rights Reserved.

2015–2016

‘I heard on CPR...’

Without your support, we could not initiate and nurture the conversations that matter most.

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PEAKING to one another is a natural and basic human behavior, through which we gain  knowledge, insight and pleasure. At Colorado Public Radio (CPR), we recognize the value of conversation, and this year, with the support of more than 50,000 members, we worked hard to provide news and music that inspired you to think deeply about the special place we live in and to communicate what you learned with others.



We asked the tough questions and looked beyond the surface to get people talking about things that matter:



In the break room: “I heard on CPR that a good portion of education funding in our state comes from property taxes. Does that surprise you?”



During your train commute: “I heard on Colorado Public Radio that Beethoven had lost his hearing when he wrote Symphony No.9. Can you believe that?”



On a hike in the mountains: “I heard about the new Gregory Alan Isakov album on CPR. Did you know he lives on a farm in Boulder?”

Your desire to stay informed is an important cause. It’s our cause here at CPR, and your financial contributions are vital to sustain that. Without Colorado Public Radio’s members and underwriters, your conversations would not begin with, “I heard on CPR …” Without your support, Colorado would have no single source to learn about meaningful news and relevant issues, to find context surrounding classical music, and to discover new and independent music. Without your support, we could not initiate and nurture the conversations that matter most. This year, Colorado Public Radio continued to foster community through the voices of those who know Colorado best —the musicians who perform here, the community members who share their stories here, the passionate individuals who work here and the listeners and supporters who lend us their ears and trust us to keep them informed. These voices are a vital part of the conversation, as they demonstrate CPR’s value to the community. Leaf through these pages to hear some of these voices, as they paint the picture of another successful year at Colorado Public Radio.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS S. Robert Contiguglia, Chair Karen Newman, Vice Chair Carolyn E. Daniels, Secretary Bryant Reber, Treasurer Virginia Berkeley Justin Borus Christie Cadwell Liane Clasen Michael P. Dowling Gary W. Ferrera Ann E. Hinkins Melinda Quiat Joanna Rosenblum Dean Salter Bob Steele Max Wycisk, Ex-Officio Tania Zeigler

S. Robert Contiguglia

“People begin their stories with [‘I heard on CPR …’] all the time. With my coworkers, the majority of the news topics we discuss are based off of public radio reports, because they’re from non-biased sources and they feel honest, real.” — Evan Stevens, Member, Denver CPR President Max Wycisk

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Photo: Toni Propeller Musikfotografie

Spreading the word

Radio isn’t going away. It’s growing and evolving...

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ADIO isn’t going away. It’s growing and evolving right alongside the people who listen. At  Colorado Public Radio, we work to bring music, stories and information to listeners wherever they are, whenever they have time to listen, watch or read. CPR stimulates conversations that have changed our communities, transformed lives and inspired people to share and participate. At CPR this year, we told hundreds of in-depth stories that not only gave listeners meaningful topics to discuss with others, but also initiated real dialogue among Colorado communities. We broadcast thoughtful stories, interviews and music that led to productive conversation among Coloradoans.

Grace Hood

When 3 million gallons of wastewater contaminated the Animas River in August 2015, CPR Energy and Environment Reporter Grace Hood spent a week in Durango exploring the science, politics and social implications of the incident in depth. Her efforts laid the groundwork for an examination of the Gold King Mine, as well as waterways statewide that have been affected by abandoned mines.

In February, CPR’s OpenAir debuted a new podcast, “OpenAir Sessions,” which amplifies the distinct sound that new, independent and local musicians are creating. With more than two dozen episodes to date, the podcast delivers exclusive performances that are strengthening Colorado’s bourgeoning music scene. Throughout the year, CPR Classical produced dozens of on-site radio broadcasts. These showcased Colorado as a hub of classical music, and provided hundreds of thousands of listeners with unique performances and important music that they would never be able to hear otherwise.

“Poor audio quality distracts the listener, and when a listener is distracted, the message doesn’t get through. When producing recordings in the CPR Performance Studio, we are fastidious so the listener can focus on the content.” — Martin Skavish, Recording Engineer/Audio Producer

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Braden Smith

“There really hasn’t been a place, platform or group that unites [Colorado’s independent musicians] before CPR’s OpenAir. My career has been in motion for years mainly outside of Colorado, but OpenAir has given my music airtime and reintroduced me into the Denver music scene. I have felt welcomed and encouraged by OpenAir.” — Braden Smith, a.k.a. Ancient Mith, Denver-based international hip-hop artist

We move mountains to do it One morning this past winter, a power pump to a translator in Vail caused CPR Classical to go off the air there just after midnight. The engineering team worked through the wee hours to assess the issue, and the next day CPR Engineer Al Stewart used a snowcat to reach the rural, mountainous site and bring CPR Classical back on air for listeners in the Vail Valley. Our engineers are truly exceptional, but they’re still human, and there are things that keep our network running that are just physically impossible for a human to do—like monitor all of CPR’s 30 broadcast sites at the same time. That’s where we rely on technology to spread the word. We have remote control systems to monitor and control the sites when we’re far away. These systems gather information on electrical power and security alarms and send that data back to our studios in Denver, where we are alerted to issues that might cause CPR to go off air. Our carefully maintained broadcast infrastructure makes Colorado Public Radio programming accessible. With resources made possible by members and underwriters, the people you trust at CPR, people like Al, are able to put their expertise to work—traversing mountains, braving snowstorms and working hard to make your listening experience rich and authentic.

Al Stewart

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“We live in a world of instant gratification, where a song can be found with a few keystrokes. But what the digital age has missed in the rush to provide an unlimited flood of music is a way to dissect, categorize and curate. Thank goodness! There’s still a reason for people on the radio to be human, with natural curiosity and the camaraderie that comes with similar cultural interests. Our music hosts don’t guess what a listener wants based on algorithms and studied patterns. Instead, they use the knowledge they’ve acquired to navigate the fabulous and exciting world of music. They are experts at anticipating surprise and conveying their musical passions into shared experiences with the listener.” –Mike Flanagan, Program Director, CPR’s OpenAir

People strengthening communities

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OLORADO Public Radio invested resources in our people and the knowledge and passion they commit to this work.

Member contributions supported the human touch that went into every ounce of our work examining matters of significance. We listened to reflect the needs and interests of the community, using our own thirst for knowledge to help our audience navigate the music and stories of the past year:

Colorado Public Radio invested resources in our people and the knowledge and passion they commit to this work.

Mike Flanagan

Matthew Zalkind

When “Colorado Matters” Host and Executive Producer Ryan Warner inquired about the rebuilding of Glenwood Springs’ Grand Avenue Bridge during one of his interviews with the Governor…

Bridget Law

When Digital Music and Arts Editor Brad Turner explained the challenges cellist Matthew Zalkind faced in performing a fiery composition from Zoltán Kodály... When General Assignment Reporter Megan Verlee filed on-scene reports of a lone gunman attacking the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs…

When CPR’s OpenAir host Alisha Sweeney asked about the creative process of punk band SPELLS and uncovered what it’s like to be a 21st-century band…

Photo: Jason Lombard

Our communities are stronger because you supported this work, and all of the people behind it at Colorado Public Radio. Governor Hickenlooper and Ryan Warner

“As a musician myself, I gain inspiration from hearing other new and independent musicians on OpenAir! I love the variety, and the playlist is heavily influenced by the local scene. When I listen, I feel tapped into what our peers are doing musically, and I appreciate that immensely. I’ve gained new exposure to communities and audiences through OpenAir. I feel like OpenAir showcases Elephant Revival’s music within other genres, which helps introduce us to other audiences and music communities. Thanks for the support CPR!” — Bridget Law, Elephant Revival Fiddler and Vocalist

SPELLS

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The “Colorado Matters” team

Your donations at work

CPR went above and beyond to...curate the year’s most important news and music.

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EPORTERS, hosts, producers and editors at CPR went above and beyond to produce  high-quality programming and curate the year’s most important news and music. Thanks to the contributions of CPR’s many supporters, these moments of enlightenment and transformation were fully realized. From left: Andrea Dukakis, Ryan Warner, Nathan Heffel, Anthony Cotton, Michelle P. Fulcher, Rachel Estabrook, Stephanie Wolf.

Listeners enjoyed improved quality and accessibility as CPR’s OpenAir began broadcasting on 88.3 FM in Fort Collins in July 2015.

In September 2015, CPR launched a new app, which users can download to access news and music on the go.

2015

In October 2015, CPR News worked with NPR’s investigative unit to publish a groundbreaking look into the U.S. Army’s discharge and mistreatment of thousands of soldiers who were diagnosed with mental health disorders. In response to their report, the U.S. Senate ordered an official investigation into the issue. The story was later recognized with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting.

In April 2016, CPR reporters collaborated to provide in-depth reports on the 2016 presidential primary elections, as well as election issues particularly relevant to Colorado. CPR’s Megan Verlee used her experience reporting on Colorado’s Republican caucus to produce a national story about Colorado’s Republican presidential delegates, and CPR Reporter Ben Markus contributed to a national story about unaffiliated voters.

This past spring, CPR Education Reporter Jenny Brundin worked with the NPR Ed Team and reporters from 20 member stations on a three-week reporting series, “School Money,” which explored public schools’ finances and the inability of many schools to meet the needs of vulnerable students.

In June 2016, CPR Classical began a new contemporary music program, “Music Forward.” Every week, host Matt Weesner helps listeners demystify important pieces of the past century through musician interviews, contextual storytelling and discussions of Colorado’s contemporary composers, musicians and performances.

In June 2016, our engineering team completed significant upgrades to Colorado Public Radio’s studios. This work has allowed production staff to work more efficiently and continue to enhance the listening experience.

2016

“My grandson was complaining that he was in the second violin section at his junior high school. I told him the story I heard on CPR Classical about Mozart playing second violin when he was a boy. My grandson continued playing, and now, in high school, he plays in the first violin section.” ­— Willa Mae Stein, Member, Westminster

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In March 2016, the Colorado Broadcasters Association recognized Digital Editor Brad Turner and Music Fellow Andrew Randall’s story about an Israeli-American composer who was inspired by a painter who died during the Holocaust —  a story that brought new journalistic focus to online content for CPR Classical.

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“Underwriting with Colorado Public Radio hits the demographic that’s particularly relevant to our business being a local coffee shop. It just feels good to support OpenAir, and that’s what it’s about: being a part of something really cool and awesome in the community and that’s, frankly, fun to listen to.” — Jason Cain of Pablo’s Coffee, Underwriter, Denver

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A community-focused approach

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HIS past year, CPR unlocked new ways for listeners to experience stories, music and the world around them. CPR News wrapped up the year-long reporting project, “Growing Up Poor: Childhood Poverty in Colorado.” Reporters involved more communities impacted by this issue to uncover stories that weren’t being told, and to understand why Colorado has such a large number of children growing up in poverty and what can be done about it. CPR’s OpenAir launched a new series that brought listeners inside concert venues across metro Denver highlighting live music from Colorado artists like Elephant Revival, A. Tom Collins and Land Lines in exclusive broadcasts. Your support made all of these endeavors possible and fortified our ongoing commitment to connect listeners to the things that matter most in Colorado.

Elephant Revival at the Ogden Theatre

“I remember an interview this past winter with the mother of Dylan Klebold [one of two shooters at Columbine High School]. I sat in my car for awhile afterward to process it. It was really brave of her and of CPR to put that conversation on the air. It allowed people to speak outside of the box about a tragedy that happened to all of us in Colorado.” — Evan Stevens, Member, Denver

Artists Peter Kater and Tina Guo in the CPR Peformance Studio

Your support made all of these endeavors possible ...connecting listeners to the things that matter most in Colorado.

“To create programming in a radio studio for thousands of listeners, you have to create instant intimacy with guests. You need to get them to open up and enter that comfortable storytelling space. ‘Instamacy’ is important, because it makes the voices sound authentic and real. The value of public radio is that we sound like real people. We’re clear, unscripted, someone you can identify with. This helps in our goal of informing listeners.” — Ryan Warner, Host and Executive Producer of “Colorado Matters”

Ryan Warner

For its investment in insightful stories and relevant news coverage throughout the past year, Colorado Public Radio received 10 awards from national and regional institutions. These stories covered topics such as: The U.S. Army’s discharge and mistreatment of thousands of soldiers who were diagnosed with mental health disorders Conversations at a Colorado barbershop a year after the police shooting in Ferguson, Mo. Colorado musician Nathaniel Rateliff’s new album and appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”

“We really love the back-story of the musical pieces CPR plays. Not only does this information make it more interesting, but it helps us better understand the composer’s thoughts or the situation surrounding the piece. The hosts really seem to put a lot of effort into making their between-music talks helpful and compelling, not just idle banter.” – Bob Chernet, Volunteer & Member, Denver

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Composer Shulamit Ran gained artistic inspiration from a painter who was murdered during the Holocaust The trial of James Holmes, the Aurora movie theater shooter who faced the possibility of the death penalty

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Support and thank you

FY16 REVENUE & EXPENSES

Fiscal year: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Thousands of loyal Colorado Public Radio supporters enabled us to foster a healthy exchange of information, ideas and artistic expression that does not exist elsewhere in our state. Monthly donations from Evergreen Members provided continuous support to sustain CPR. Hundreds of devoted listeners have joined our Legacy Circle program, making a personal commitment by remembering Colorado Public Radio in their estate plans. From Leadership and Community Partners to Vehicle Donors and Underwriters, our generous supporters deserve recognition and sincere gratitude for making this work possible. Thank you to all of you. Donor support given during the fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

LEADERSHIP PARTNERS $

100,000+

The Jacques M. Littlefield Foundation $

20,000+

Anonymous (2) Max and Elaine Appel Bob and Georgi Contiguglia Lisa Negri The Piton Foundation $

10,000+

Anonymous (7) Jeff Baldwin and Debra Perry The Barton Family Foundation Justin and Tobey Borus Brett Family Foundation Marilyn L. Brown Christie Cadwell Family Foundation The Clinton Family Fund Cloud Ridge Naturalists Greg Ellenoff and Celina Aisner Sandy Elliott Gary W. Ferrera and Rebecca Ferrera Tom and Ginny Fowler Mr. James C. Gagliano* Green Fund Michael and Christine Janeczko Living Closer Foundation The Lloyd J. King and Eleanor R. King Foundation Chester and Brooks Luby Balan Nair and Joe Joe Chacko-Nair Paul Bechtner Foundation Melinda Quiat Saxer Family Foundation Drs. Morris H. and Ellen P. Susman Bill Zinke

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS $

NETWORK PARTNERS

5,000+

Anonymous (13) 1040 Foundation Aaron Rashti Family Foundation Damien Boyd Ronald E. Carlson* David Christerson and Karen Newman Liane and Robert Clasen Tom and Noel Congdon Eric Cornejo and Dr. Alan Arbuckle DeeDee and Peter Decker The Driscoll Foundation Peter and Ellen Durst Gooding Family Foundation Mike and Carleen Haselden Lorraine and Harley Higbie Holly Hoting J.F. Maddox Foundation Richard and Mary Anne Johnston Kaiser Permanente Carole Q. Leight Luff Family Fund Nicole Luskey Paula Lutomirski and Prentice O’Leary Joe and Ginny Mello Anne and David Necker Ann and Bob Pena Cintra Pollack Bryant and Nonie Reber Joanna and Mark Rosenblum Judi and Joe Wagner Ben and Lucy Ana Walton Margaret and Max Wycisk

$

2,500+

Anonymous (37) Jandel Allen-Davis and Anthony Davis Dave and Nan Anderson The Auer and Bennett Families J. Fern Black Arlene Bobrow and Charles Tenabe Julie and Mike Bock Marge Bozarth Deborah and Clark Bublitz Bernie and Mary Beth Buescher Jim and Janice Campbell Fiona and Marvin Caruthers Forrest and Germaine Cason Steve Coffin and Patty Shwayder-Coffin

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (In 000s) FY16 ASSETS $ Current assets 14,108 $ Fixed/other assets 25,866 $ Total assets 39,974

50,000 MEMBERS 23,000 EVERGREEN MEMBERS 2,500 VEHICLES DONATED

670 UNDERWRITERS 590 LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBERS



FY15 13,438 25,587 $ 39,025 $ $

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ $ Liabilities 866 1,103 $ $ Bonds payable 15,288 15,916 $ $ Net assets 23,820 22,006 Total liabilities & net assets

39,974

$



Revenue Individual giving 61% Underwriting 30% Corporation for Public Broadcasting 5% All other support 4%

39,025

$

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (In 000s) FY16 REVENUE $ Individual giving 10,135 $ Underwriting 5,088 $ Corporation for Public Broadcasting 881 $ All other support 719 Total revenue  $16,823

DONOR SUPPORT





9,744 4,290 $ 892 $ 640 $ 15,566 $

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Expenses

EXPENSES

Programming/production    $9,531 $ Underwriting/fundraising 3,837 $ Management/general 915 $ Total operating expenses   14,283

FY15





8,688 3,556 $ 835 $ 13,079 $ $

Programming/production 67% Underwriting/fundraising 27% Management/general 6%



Net from operations Depreciation Increase in net assets

2,540 $ 726 $ 1,814 $

2,487 $ 630 $ 1,857 $

For a copy of the audited financial statements, visit cpr.org.

*Deceased

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Mary Jo and Jim Collins Robert Connelly Sue Coughlin and Dino Ianni Carolyn Daniels Elizabeth Flanagan Diamond Mark and Katy Dickson Michael P. Dowling Dr. and Mrs. Ted Eickhoff Mark Esposito and Cary Kinross-Wright Stacy and Henry Fischer Gary and Jan Friedland Peter J. Griffiths Duke and Pam Hartman Dr. Richard Hoffman Graham and Cathy Hollis Martin and Sue Inglis Doug and Rusty Johnson Drs. Peter Kennealey and Colleen Murphy Libby Kirkpatrick Melinda and Terry Larrington Jonathan and Chelsea Manheim Stephen C. Miller John and Pamela Moye Harland and MaryAnn Ranney Kathryn Records Ryan Marilyn and John Salzman Sorenson Family Foundation Ann Hinkins Steiner Tom and Kathy Stokes Dennis Trescott Weiser Engineering Carol Wolf Robyn Wolf $

1,200+

Anonymous (385) Lois Abbott Anthony and Nancy Accetta Joe Adams and Patricia Habel Mona Ahmed and Chris Hughes Catherine H. Anderson Jonathan Anderson Donald Aptekar and Harriet Moyer In memory of Devon Arnold Lauren Arnold and Martin McCarter Dr. Joyce K. Aycock and Dr. Robert C. Doebele Dr. Maryanne C. Bach Greg and Jenny Baldwin Carol and John Balkcom Tom and Diane Barrett Michelle Barron Nora Barth Chuck Becker George and Phee Belsey The Benziger Family James Berggren Virginia Berkeley and Tom Dietvorst Leigh A. Bingham Joe Blake Sara Blake

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Carolyn and Joe Borus Chuck and Robbie Breaux Rutt and Annie Bridges Tupper Briggs Fred and Mary Brown Colleen Bryan Peter Bryant Susan Burgamy Constance and Douglas Cain Keith and Lindsay Campbell The Campbell Foundation Steve and Linda Cantrill Hilary H. Carlson Jay and Nancy Carlson Brian and Adriana Carpenter Merle C. Chambers and Hugh A. Grant Sam Cheris Dan and Dona Chilcoat Sarah Chilton Janet and John Chrisbens Charles Clack and Antoinette Tadolini Sheila Cleworth Adam and Mindy Cohen John L. Coil John and JoAnn Congdon Ann and Jac Connelly Ann Corrigan and Kent Rice Mark Coulter Joyce and Frederick Coville Kathi and Steve Cramer Martha Davis Kate Denning Susan Diaz Bob and Julie Diehl Sean and Carrie Dougherty Bruce and Jaren Ducker Walt Duncan Jim East and David Johns Pam Eaton and Ted Zukoski Janet Eden-Harris Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias Barbara Ellman John Elmblad and Diane Carter EOS Foundation Karen Eriksen Greg Eurich and Katy Miller Mary Lou Faddick Lisa Falconer and Olga Ekberg Jill Ferris Bruce Fierst Jack Finlaw and Greg Movesian Steve Fisher and Luci Berte Dr. Terry L. and Pam Fouts Susan and John France Drs. Michael and Molly Frank Lorie Freeman and Bob Severson David and Debra Freyer Sandra Fritz Alice and Steven Gansfield Rick and Margaret Garbe Jenny Gentry Jody Georgeson Paula Gibson and Scott Steinke

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Dr. Lindy Gilchrist, Dr.Timothy Dudley and Dr. Lynn Joffe Peter and Elisabeth Glass Connie Golas Sandy and Marty Goldhaber Veronica Goodrich Robert Gore and Marge Bornstein Temple Grandin Rhondda and Peter Grant Ed and Dianne Green Jim and Carol Griesemer Dr. and Mrs. Eric Gross Margaret and Steve Hahn The Hall Family Simon Hambidge and Elizabeth Bayliss David and Mary Mead Hammond Keith and Becky Hammond Deanna Hanna Felicity Hannay and James F. Wood Moya Hansen Meg Hansson Robert and Catherine Harada Jeff Harding Ellen and David Harwood Keith and Alyson Hayes John and Barb Helfrich Nancy and Bruce Henson Dr. Sue Ellen Hirschfeld Kenneth and Tania Ho Elizabeth Holman Garry and Carol Horle Gray and Patricia Houlton The Hueni Family Marilyn Hunt Lee Ann Huntington and Dr. Neil Toribara Kathryn and Michael Huwaldt William Hyde and Dolores Tiongco Gary and Janet Jacobs Drs. Michael and Tamara Jay Ann Jones Bob and Shani Jones Judy Joseph LaDonna and Jay Jurgensen Phil and Linda Keenan Carol and Tony Keig Johanna Kelly Howard Kenison and Debbie Heidish Sam and Lana Kevan Edith W. King and Matthew King Tessa and Steven Kirchner Dick Kirk Gabrielle Knox and John Edmiston Tom and Annette Kowal Family Steve and Barbara Krause John Kreitner Drs. Richard and Mary Krugman Pat Kuehl David and Pam Kurth Katharine C. Kurtz Bob and Susie Ladenburger Ted and Carol Larremore

Ann Lederer and Robert Hickler Elizabeth Legg and John White Peggy Lehmann Adam and Linda Lipsius Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation Charles and Gretchen Lobitz Hal and Ann Logan John and Mary Lohre Randy and Cindy Looper Judith Lopez Mrs. Jane H. Ludick Fran MacKenzie Tom and Trang MacKenzie James and Mary Kay Mallon Kim and Nancy Malville Jasmine and Ledson Martin Jeanie and Randal Martines Kathy Martinez Andy Mathis Saranne Maxwell Carly Mayer Pat McClearn Jerrald McCollum Linda and Phillip McCurdy Nancy McDonald Anne McGihon Denny McGihon John W. McKendree Van William McKnab and Margaret Jurado Lynda McNeive and Lynn Hornbrook Barbara A. Medina Ken and Maria Mendelsberg Dr. Mark and Mr. Jesse Merrill Doug Michaels Steve and Gayle Miller Myra H. Monfort and Dr. William Runyan Ann and Alan Mord Frank and Pat Moritz Dr. Kathy Morse Bob Mosher Teresa and Paul Mueller Bob Musgraves and Joan Prusse Elisabeth Naiman Erin Neil Drs. Sarah and Harold Nelson Nancy Nelson and Jim Krasno Nelson Family Foundation Raule Nemer and Bob Topp Carol and Richard Neslund Sean and Melissa Nethery George Nimmo Bob Nogueira and Russ Johnson The O’Brien Family Kevin D. O’Connor and Janet Ellen Raasch William Ohs Steven Okuley and Richard Dusseau Brian and Joyce Olson Edward and Jean Onderko

Hugh and Colleen Osborne Gordon and Pam Parker Bruce Paton Dr. Rachel K. Paull Diane Peake Virginia and Perry Peine Karl Pelletier and Jennifer Rocks Eric Perryman and Lori Potter Nancy and Jeff Peterson Dr. Susan Pharo Janice and Malcolm Pitts Fred and Connie Platt Keith and Mimi Pockross Dr. Robin Post and Herman Post Susan Powers and Russ Wayman Robert and Dory Pratt Nick and Kathy Prinster Amy Pulver Carol Quinn Scott and Joellen Raderstorf Randy and Kathy Reims The Remy Family Patricia Renner Myra and Robert Rich Catherine Riggs and Jeff Richards Peter and Marinka Riley Steven and Joan Ringel Robert E. and Anne T Sneed Family Foundation Jan and Dave Robertson Andy Robinson Liane and Tobin Rockley Don and Joanne Roll Genie Roosevelt Sally and Byron Rose Rachel Weston Rowell and Knox Rowell The Ruhnka Family Travis Rumsey Mo and Carole Salman Van Sauve Bob and Linda Schenkein Bill and Debbie Self Russ Shaw Barabara Shecter and Will Carpenter Patty and David Shelton Matthew Sherman and Margit Sereny Stan Siefer Rich and Terri Slivka Doug and Cindy Smith Robert E. Springer, Jr. and Lucy Bradley-Springer Jim Steed Bob and Carol Steele Diane and Bill Steen Caleb Stepan and Myken White Linda Stevens Jim Steverson Ken and Pab Stiefler Tom and Kris Stoever Dr. Bill Strempel

Michael Sturges MD Decker Swann Jim and Sue Swanson Irene and Joe Szyliowicz Mrs. Thomas Taplin Dennis and Susan Tellis Christine and Chris Tesmer Barb and Mike Thomas Jack R. and Konnie E. Thompson The Tim and Mary Haddon Family Foundation Jacob Torrey and Janessa Marks Richard Turner and Britta Erickson Ben and Amie Valore-Caplan Ed and Pat VanBramer Varela Wilson Family MaryBeth and Mark Vellequette Joan Venable Jim Walker Drs. Fred and Marianne Wamboldt Anne Warhover Polly Warner and Chris Crawford Larned A. Waterman and Paul S. Mesard Alana Watkins Jackie Whaley Drs. Michael and Patrice Whistler Lisa Whitesides and Shen Nagel Greg and Dorothy Wilson Leslie Y. Wilson Drs. Michael Wiltberger and Holly Batal Jimmy Winokur Dee and Jan Wisor Drs. Julie Wolf and Wes Williams Dean and Marsha Woodward Joan and Tom Woodward John Wright Karen Yablonski-Toll The Joe Yrisarri Family Phil Zeitler and Barbara Morris Pat Zeller Vince Zimmerman and Dan Murphy Joseph Zmugg

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VEHICLE DONORS $

2,500+

Anonymous (69) Deborah Britton Ronald and Jane Gibbs John and Margaret Iwanicki Robert and Pat Moore $

1,200+

Anonymous (198) Tammy Chamberlain and Robert Stubbs Dick Kirk Scott and Betina Koski Vito F. Nuccio Jane Taggart

UNDERWRITING SUPPORT $

100,000+

Bonfils Stanton Foundation Denver Center for the Performing Arts University of Denver $

50,000+

AEG Live Colorado Lottery Colorado State University First Western Trust Bank ListenUp University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Health Wells Fargo Wright Water Engineers, Inc. Xcel Energy $

25,000+

5280 Magazine Bitsbox Bonfils Blood Center Cancer Treatment Centers of America Centura Health Children’s Hospital Colorado Coit Services Colorado Community College System Colorado League of Charter Schools

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Colorado State Bank and Trust Community Banks of Colorado Denver Art Museum Denver Museum of Nature & Science Dorsey & Whitney Eon Office Products Europtics Everything But The House Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado Iliff School of Theology Landmark Mayan Theatre Lathrop & Gage Lone Tree Arts Center Molly’s Spirits National Jewish Health Prestige Imports Redfin Robert Mann Oriental Rugs Sturm Family Foundation Swallow Hill Music Association The Colorado Chautauqua Association The Publishing House Urban Lights $

10,000+

2 Penguins Tap & Grill Ability Connection Colorado Accelerated Schools Anythink Libraries Apple Vacations Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Balfour Bouquets Bravo! Vail Brock Publishing Company Canopy Airport Parking Capital One Carillon at Boulder Creek Carrier Colorado CGI Christy Sports and Patio Citywide Banks Clyfford Still Museum CoBank CoBiz Financial Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers Colorado Association of Realtors Colorado Ballet Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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Colorado Railroad Museum Colorado Reproductive Endocrinology Colorado School of Mines Colorado Symphony Comcast Cornell College Curious Theatre Company Denver Folklore Center Denver Health Medical Plan Denver Metro OMS Divorce Matters Dr. Wagner and Annalee Schorr DRCOG Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Emporia State University Faegre Baker Daniels Fairfax Wine and Spirits Fruit Revival Gary Community Investments Green Mountain College Greenberg Traurig, LLP Guaranty Bank Hazel’s Beverage World History Colorado Center Holland America Cruises Householder Group Illegal Pete’s InnovAge Innovative Openings, Inc Jewish Family Service of Colorado Kitchens by Wedgewood Larkburger Live Urban Real Estate Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce Marczyk Fine Foods McDonald’s Metropolitan State University Mile High United Way Naropa University Natural Grocers Northstar Investment Advisors Nova Home Loans Opera Colorado Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC Paintcare Colorado Park DIA Parker Arts, Culture, & Events Center Peak ENT & Voice Center Peer Assistance Services, Inc. Powerback Rehabilitation Public Service Credit Union Pulte Group/Del Webb Sun City Mesquite Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Roofless Solar Rose Community Foundation Saint Joseph Hospital Spencer Fane Stickley, Audi & Company

The Aurora Fox Arts Center The Burnham Law Firm The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus The Dairy Arts Center The Denver Foundation The Harris Law Firm, P.C. Three Tomatoes Catering Traer Air LLC Universal Pictures University of Colorado Denver University of Utah David Eccles School of Business US Bank Vectra Bank Visit Denver VRCC Veterinary Hospital Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital Young Americans Center for Financial Education $

7,500+

Alchemy Mediation Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Coalition for the Homeless Colorado Community Health Network Colorado Music Festival Colorado River District Community First Foundation Credit Union of Colorado Dispatch Health Downtown Development Authority Grand Junction Encompass Media Group Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners Fennemore Craig PC GB Fish & Chips Ireland, Stapleton, Pryor & Pascoe, PC Jing Restaurant Julie Hansen Performance Sales and Training Kantorei Larimer Associates Live Nation Merchant Office Furniture Mind Springs Health Mindfish Test Prep Modmarket Parisi & Firenze a Tavola Pax World Investments Premier Member Credit Union Shaver R. Oriental Rugs Shaw Construction Silicon STEM Academy Ten Thousand Villages The Denver Hospice The Maris Group University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business Vail Valley Medical Center White Wave Foods Window World of Colorado Wonderbound

$

5,000+

AARP Colorado Accera, Inc. AlphaGraphics Baby+Co Bentley Denver Boulder Eyes Beyer Lasik Bringing Music to Life Carmine’s on Penn Central City Opera Central Presbyterian Church CFA Society of Colorado City O’City City of Golden Colorado Academy Colorado Boettcher Theater Colorado Limb Consultants Cowan’s Auctions, inc. Crescendo Fine Audio Dawson School Denver Academy Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Screen Print & Embroidery Door to Door Organics Doris Stipech with State Farm Insurance Emporium Presents Enrich Life Over 50 Environmental Defense Fund Fairmount Cemetery Good Samaritan Medical Center Foundation Grand Junction Economic Partnership Grand Junction Subaru Gregory R. Giometti & Assoc. Gusterman’s Silversmiths HealthONE IMMUNOe International School of Denver Kent Denver School Marczyk Fine Wine Mediation Association of Colorado

Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church Mount Saint Vincent Nestfresh Eggs Oriental Rug and Carpet Clinic PetAid Colorado Phamaly Theatre Company Purrfect Health Cat Hospital Roadside Attractions Robinson Hungate, PC Rocky Mountain Health Plans SEAKR Engineering Sound Relief Hearing Center Tattered Cover Bookstore Tennyson Center for Children The Colorado Health Foundation The Iron Yard The Nature Conservancy Timbuk Toys University of Northern Colorado Viriton Volunteers of America Western State Colorado University

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES $

1,200+

Charles Schwab Foundation The Colorado Health Foundation Colorado Trust DCP Midstream Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company IBM Corporation The Janus Foundation Northern Trust Company Charitable Trust Rose Community Foundation Thrivent Visa Western Union Foundation Xcel Energy Foundation

Bassist and vocalist Julie Davis

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