Partners

What Partners does

Partners (legally Larimer County Partners, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 in Northern Colorado and headquartered at 530 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, with additional offices in Estes Park and Greeley. Its mission is to empower youth and community members to achieve their full potential through mentoring, prevention education, and strategic partnership. The organization runs three core program families: Community-Based Mentoring (one-to-one matches between adult volunteers and youth ages 7-17, 3 hours/week, minimum one year), School-Based Mentoring (1 hour/week during the academic year, embedded in partner schools), and evidence-based Prevention Education using social-emotional learning curricula to address substance misuse and risky decision-making. A Strategic Partnership arm convenes coalitions including No DUI NoCo, an impaired-driving prevention campaign in Weld and Larimer Counties.

Partners serves more than 500 youth each year, with nearly 100 children waiting for a mentor at any given time. The target population skews high-need: surveys of youth served indicate 84% face mental health issues, 82% come from low-income homes, 67% have experienced abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, 63% experience academic struggles, 34% face substance abuse, and 49% are from single-parent households. Youth are referred by professional agents (school counselors, therapists, medical professionals, youth pastors, probation officers) and matched with screened and trained volunteer mentors.

Revenue is generated entirely through community support: foundation grants, government grants and contracts, special-event fundraising (Party for Partners gala, Be The Difference bowling event, Clark Street Station Concert, Fritzler Farm beneficiary night, Spark year-end campaign), corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. Mentoring and prevention education programs are free to youth and families, with the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit (up to 50% credit) available to qualifying donors. The organization holds NQMS Gold Partner (2026-2029) and MENTOR Colorado Champion Partner (2026-2027) designations, and operates with approximately 20 staff members led by Executive Director Heather Vesgaard.

Name

Partners

Legal name

Larimer County Partners, Inc.

Website

https://poweredbypartners.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Partners (Larimer County Partners, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Northern Colorado providing one-to-one youth mentoring, evidence-based prevention education, and community coalitions (No DUI NoCo) for youth ages 7-17 across Larimer and Northern Weld counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring & Prevention Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Prevention education programs
• Community-based mentoring
• School-based mentoring
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Support & Government Grants/Contracts: Primary funding streams include foundation grants and government grants and contracts. The organization receives public funding to support mentoring and prevention education programs.
2. Special Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including Party for Partners gala, Be The Difference bowling event, Clark Street Station Concert, Fritzler Farm beneficiary night, and Spark year-end campaign raise funds for programs.
3. Corporate and Individual Contributions: Corporate sponsorships and individual donations from community members support programs. Sponsorship packages at events range from $250 to $500+. Mentoring programs are entirely community-funded and no fees are charged to youth or families.
4. Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit: Financial donations qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, offering up to 50% credit against Colorado state income taxes for qualifying monetary contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free one-to-one youth mentoring (community-based and school-based programs) and prevention education to youth ages 7-17 and their families in Larimer County and Northern Weld County, Colorado. The organization also convenes community coalitions, including the No DUI NoCo impaired-driving prevention initiative, to address persistent local challenges affecting youth and families.

Product overview

Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a portfolio of youth development programs. The organization offers a unified set of services centered on one-to-one mentoring through Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring Programs, Prevention Education Programs providing evidence-based social-emotional learning curricula, and Strategic Partnership initiatives including the No DUI NoCo coalition. These programs are complemented by annual fundraising events (Party for Partners, Be The Difference) and the Spark Campaign. All programs aim to empower youth in Northern Colorado to achieve their full potential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Mentoring Program (Community-Based & School-Based) One-to-one mentoring services connecting trained adult volunteer mentors with youth ages 7-17 facing personal, social, or academic challenges. Includes community-based mentoring at approximately 3 hours per week for a minimum one-year commitment and school-based mentoring at approximately 1 hour per week during the school year, delivered through school district partnerships. Programs are provided at no cost to youth or families.
• Prevention Education Programs Evidence-based social-emotional learning programs providing education, resources, and support for youth, caregivers, and families across Northern Colorado to address substance misuse and risky decision-making. Delivered as trainings, presentations, and courses through collaborations with schools, municipal courts, social groups, and other nonprofits.
• Nexus Activity Program Monthly group activities for youth awaiting mentor matches, facilitated by Nexus Activity Volunteers to keep youth connected to the Partners community during the wait period before a one-to-one mentor is assigned.
• No DUI NoCo Coalition Regional coalition and awareness campaign dedicated to preventing impaired driving through education, community responsibility, and media campaigns across Weld and Larimer counties. Partners include MADD Colorado, Safe Kids Northern Colorado, CSU RamRide, UNC, AIMS Community College, Safe Choice Fort Collins, KUNC, and Chipper's Lanes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 youth improve interpersonal skills per year; 30% increase self-worth; 42% develop better bonds with adults; youth improve attitudes about substance use and increase hope for the future
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Partners Mentoring AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA statewide association that develops and supports Partners mentoring programs across Colorado. Partners (Larimer County) is an affiliate of this statewide organization.
• MENTOR ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide nonprofit that seeks to be the unifying champion for expanding quality youth mentoring relationships in Colorado. Has designated Partners as a Champion Partner.
• Youth Advocacy and Resiliency NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup of Fort Collins nonprofits collaborating with the school district to increase the health and wellness of students in the community.
• Chipper's LanesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bowling venue in Greeley hosting the annual Be The Difference event. Sponsoring business at Chair level.
• Safe Kids Northern ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition partner in the No DUI NoCo campaign working to prevent impaired driving in Northern Colorado communities.
• Colorado State University (RamRide)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSU student-run taxi service providing safe rides for CSU students on weekends. Partner in No DUI NoCo campaign offering transportation alternatives.
• University of Northern Colorado (UNC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in No DUI NoCo campaign supporting impaired driving prevention efforts in the Northern Colorado region.
• MADD ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado chapter is a coalition partner in No DUI NoCo campaign working to prevent impaired driving.
• AIMS Community CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in No DUI NoCo campaign providing education and prevention resources in the Northern Colorado community.
• Safe Choice Fort CollinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Fort Collins program providing free overnight parking for those who need a safe place to leave their car after drinking. Partner in No DUI NoCo campaign.
• KUNCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal public radio station partner in No DUI NoCo campaign, providing media coverage and awareness for impaired driving prevention.
• TEAM Wellness & PreventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization whose prevention education programs were absorbed by Partners in fall 2019 when TEAM closed, continuing services in Northern Colorado.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MENTOR Colorado: Statewide nonprofit championing quality youth mentoring relationships in Colorado. Has designated Partners as a Champion Partner and operates in the same mentoring advocacy and quality-standardization space, with broader statewide convening scope.
• YMCA of Northern Colorado: Regional youth development nonprofit offering after-school programs, prevention education, and youth services across Larimer and Weld counties. Operates broader programming including recreation and childcare, partially overlapping with Partners' prevention education and youth development mission.
• Partners Mentoring Association: Statewide parent organization established in 1968 that develops and supports Partners mentoring programs across Colorado. Functions as the umbrella/affiliate network overseeing the Larimer County Partners affiliate and similar affiliates elsewhere in the state.
• United Way of Larimer County: Regional community impact nonprofit that funnels donations to multiple youth-serving agencies in Northern Colorado, including Partners itself. Represents both a potential funder and a competing nonprofit in the same community-giving space.

Direct peers

• CASA of Larimer County: Court Appointed Special Advocates organization serving abused and neglected children in Larimer County. Operates a parallel volunteer-advocate model for at-risk youth, competes for similar grants and donors, and shares the same referral sources (probation officers, therapists, school counselors).
• Safe Kids Northern Colorado: Coalition partner in the No DUI NoCo campaign focused on child injury prevention, including impaired driving. Operates a similar community-coalition model addressing youth safety risks in the same Northern Colorado geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County: Local youth development nonprofit serving at-risk youth in Larimer County through after-school programs, mentoring, and prevention education. Operates in the same geographic catchment and competes for the same donor and volunteer pools as Partners.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado: Colorado statewide affiliate of the national youth mentoring nonprofit, directly competing in the same one-to-one youth mentoring model for at-risk youth ages 7-17. Operates in similar geographies and uses the same volunteer-screened mentor framework, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado: Coalition partner in the No DUI NoCo campaign focused on impaired driving prevention in Northern Colorado. Shares the impaired driving prevention mission, operates in the same coalition, and competes for similar traffic safety grants and corporate sponsorships.

Emerging players

• TEAM Wellness & Prevention (historical): Community prevention education organization whose programs were absorbed by Partners in 2019 when TEAM closed. Previously operated in the same Northern Colorado market with similar substance misuse and social-emotional learning curricula, and would have been a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PoweredByPartners
• Instagraminstagram.com/poweredbypartners
• Pinterestpinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/no-dui-larimer
• Xx.com/PartnersPowered

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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