Colorado Orthodontic Foundation

What Colorado Orthodontic Foundation does

The Colorado Orthodontic Foundation (COF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 in Denver, Colorado, that delivers subsidized orthodontic care to low-income families who cannot otherwise afford treatment. The organization operates as a care-coordination intermediary rather than a clinical provider: it screens applicants for income eligibility, matches approved patients with a network of more than 100 board-certified volunteer orthodontists, and routes complex cases requiring oral surgery or periodontic intervention to 13 specialist volunteers. COF's service area spans 12 Colorado counties, and the foundation has cumulatively treated more than 650 patients since inception.

The business model combines two revenue streams. On the patient side, qualifying families pay an initial deposit plus monthly treatment fees under a financial contract, with rates set on an income-based sliding scale that is typically below market cost. On the funding side, COF accepts charitable contributions through PayPal, Square, Colorado Gives Day (administered by the Community First Foundation), and mail-in checks, leveraging its 501(c)(3) status to attract tax-deductible donations. Because clinical labor is donated, the foundation's direct cost structure is concentrated in program administration rather than care delivery, allowing a 1-10 person staff to coordinate a much larger volunteer workforce. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital footprint consists of a WordPress website (developed by Top Line Management), a Facebook page, and a YouTube channel used for awareness and donor engagement.

Governance is provided by an independent Board of Directors with no parent organization, parent company, or external equity ownership. Key board members include Board President Cassy B. Wiggins, DMD (board-certified orthodontist and former University of Colorado Dental School instructor), Vice President Adam Wachholtz (since 2016, formerly of Rocky Mountain Orthodontics), Treasurer Kerrie Bunce, and Secretary/Clinical Liaison Dr. Jennifer Thompson. Strategic channel partnerships with Salud Family Health Centers, Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND, founded 1912), the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, and Rocky Mountain Orthodontics anchor both patient referral pipelines and provider recruitment. The foundation was created in the spirit of Martin Brusse, founder of Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, whose vision of broadening public awareness of orthodontic care continues to define the organization's mission.

Name

Colorado Orthodontic Foundation

Legal name

Colorado Orthodontic Foundation

Website

https://coloradoorthodonticfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Colorado Orthodontic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates subsidized orthodontic treatment for low-income families in Colorado by matching income-eligible patients with a network of more than 100 volunteer board-certified orthodontists across 12 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Orthodontic Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (6212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Orthodontic Clinics (HLABABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pediatric Orthodontics (HLABABAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit orthodontic care
• Volunteer provider network
• Orthodontic treatment access
• Oral health education
• Charitable dental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation accepts donations through PayPal, Colorado Gives Day (Community First Foundation), and mail-in check donations. These charitable contributions form a significant portion of funding for operations.
2. Patient Treatment Fees: Patients pay an initial deposit and monthly treatment fees according to a financial contract until treatment is completed. Fees are based on income eligibility requirements and are set at reduced rates for qualifying families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Colorado Orthodontic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides orthodontic treatment and oral health education to low-income families in Colorado who cannot otherwise afford care. Treatment is delivered through a network of 100+ volunteer board-certified orthodontists across 12 Colorado counties, with 13 dental/oral health specialists (periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons) handling complex cases. Patients are screened for income eligibility and pay an initial deposit plus monthly treatment fees on a reduced sliding scale, while the foundation offsets operating costs through charitable donations.

Product overview

The Colorado Orthodontic Foundation (COF) is a nonprofit organization offering a single, unified service focused on providing orthodontic treatment and education to low-income families in Colorado who cannot otherwise afford care. The core offering consists of orthodontic treatment services coordinated through a network of over 100 volunteer orthodontists, supported by patient eligibility programs, specialist referrals for complex cases, and donation processing for funding operations. The organization serves 650+ patients across 12 Colorado counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthodontic Treatment Services Provides orthodontic treatment and oral health education for low-income families in Colorado that cannot otherwise afford orthodontic health care, delivered through a network of 100+ volunteer board-certified orthodontists across 12 counties. Patients pay an initial deposit plus monthly treatment fees on an income-based sliding scale.
• Patient Eligibility and Screening Program Program that screens families against income eligibility requirements and orthodontic treatment needs, connecting approved patients with certified volunteer orthodontists in their geographic area. Operated through a Program Coordinator intake process.
• Provider Volunteer Network Network of 100+ board-certified orthodontic providers who donate their professional services at no charge, including 13 specialists (periodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons) who treat complex cases such as those requiring oral surgery, extractions, or periodontic procedures.
• Charitable Donation Processing Accepts tax-deductible charitable donations through multiple channels including PayPal, Square, Colorado Gives Day (via Community First Foundation), and mail-in checks. Donations fund foundation operations and patient treatment subsidies.
• Oral Health Education and Information Provides oral health information and educational resources about orthodontics through the foundation's website, including early screening guidelines, treatment options, and referrals to partner organizations serving low-income communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650+ patients treated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salud Family Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalud Family Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive, affordable, high-quality healthcare across Colorado. Through this partnership, COF expands access to orthodontic care for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to receive treatment.
• Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIND is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1912 providing high-quality, affordable dental care to children in need throughout Colorado. KIND was formed in 1912 when Denver dentists began offering care to children of low-income miners and railroad workers.
• Rocky Mountain OrthodonticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRocky Mountain Orthodontics is a worldwide leader in orthodontic product manufacturing and education, founded and based in Denver, CO for over 75 years. Founder Martin Brusse's vision inspired the creation of COF.
• Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional dental society in the Denver metro area that supports oral health initiatives and connects COF with dental professionals in the community.
• Top Line ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and technical support partner for the Colorado Orthodontic Foundation website.
• Community First Foundation (Colorado Gives Day)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCOF participates in Colorado Gives Day, an annual one-day fundraising event run by the Community First Foundation that enables donors to support the organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Oral Health Foundation: National non-profit focused on eliminating children's oral disease through affiliate network of community-based programs. Operates at larger scale with broader dental scope but overlapping mission of serving underserved children.

Direct peers

• Give Kids a Smile (ADA Foundation): ADA Foundation program delivering free dental care, including orthodontic screenings, to underserved children nationwide. Comparable access-to-care mission and charitable provider model, though broader dental scope.
• Smile for a Lifetime Foundation: National 501(c)(3) providing free orthodontic treatment to children of low-income families through a network of volunteer orthodontists. Operates a nearly identical model to COF — provider-volunteer network, income eligibility, reduced or no cost treatment — making it the closest direct peer.
• Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS): Program of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation that matches low-income children with orthodontists willing to donate treatment. National in scope with comparable volunteer-provider delivery model.
• Smile Change Lives: National non-profit that provides affordable orthodontic care to children from low-income families via a network of participating orthodontists. Directly comparable in mission, patient eligibility model, and volunteer-provider structure.

Regional players

• Cavity Free at Three: Colorado-based non-profit focused on preventing early childhood dental disease in low-income families. Comparable Colorado footprint and underserved-population focus with complementary preventive versus treatment orientation.
• Texas Association of Orthodontists Foundation: State-level orthodontic foundation supporting access-to-care initiatives in Texas. Functionally similar structure to COF but operating in a different geographic market with state-society affiliation.
• Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND): Colorado-based 501(c)(3) providing affordable dental care to children in need since 1912. Already a strategic partner of COF; comparable mission (access to dental care for low-income Colorado children) with broader dental rather than orthodontic focus.

Emerging players

• Smile Train: Global non-profit focused on cleft palate and craniofacial treatment including orthodontic components. Comparable charitable care delivery model but narrower clinical focus on cleft conditions; overlaps with COF's craniofacial/complex case work.

Others

• Salud Family Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive affordable healthcare across Colorado. Already a COF partner; comparable regional footprint and shared patient base of low-income Colorado families needing care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ColoOrthodonticFdtn
• Facebookfacebook.com/coloradoorthodonticfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-orthodontic-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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