What Westminster Community Foundation does

Westminster Community Foundation (WCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation established in 2001 in Westminster, Colorado, by former Mayor Nancy Heil. Originally named the Westminster Legacy Foundation, WCF operates as the designated "catalyst for philanthropy" in Westminster, channeling donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and event revenue into community programs across three strategic pillars: Basic Needs (Thriving Community), Conservation (City Beautiful), and Youth Development. Its core programs include the Community Giving Program (which awarded $60,000 across seven local nonprofits in 2025), the Mobile Shower & Laundry Truck Program serving over 100 individuals monthly, the Legacy Trust rental-assistance initiative, the Good Works Club recurring giving program, and three giving circles (Apple Blossom Bunch, Evergreen, Westy Under 40).

WCF's business model is donation- and event-driven rather than product-driven. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate sponsorships (golf tournament packages $1,500-$5,500; Community Impact Celebration tiers $1,500-$15,000; Community Awards Breakfast tiers $750-$7,500), event ticket sales (golf $150-$175 per player; tasting event $50), and grants from institutional funders including Adams County Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Elevations Foundation, and the City of Westminster under an intergovernmental agreement. The foundation has no proprietary technology, app, or AI/ML components; its technology footprint is limited to a website (westyfoundation.org), social media channels, and standard donor-CRM-adjacent processes.

The organization operates with a small staff of three (Executive Director Natalie A. Martinez, Director of Finance and Administration Linsie Eriksen, and an Events & Marketing Intern) supported by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is governed under a cost-sharing intergovernmental agreement with the City of Westminster. Since founding, WCF has contributed over $1 million to the Westminster community through signature capital projects (Armed Forces Tribute Garden, Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park, Nature Playground at Westminster Station Park) and recurring grantmaking, and serves a defined single-jurisdiction geography with no expansion beyond Westminster, Colorado.

Name

Westminster Community Foundation

Legal name

Westminster Community Foundation

Website

https://westyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westminster Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community foundation in Westminster, Colorado, established in 2001 that mobilizes donations, sponsorships, and grants to fund local nonprofits, basic-needs programs, conservation projects, and youth development initiatives serving Westminster residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropy and Grantmaking Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy
• Grantmaking programs
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Donor advised funds
• Community development grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute to the foundation through various giving programs including one-time donations, recurring giving (The Good Works Club at $10/month minimum), and Legacy Trust ($1,000+/year minimum for 5 years). The foundation serves as the catalyst for philanthropy in Westminster.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor events (Golf Tournament, Community Awards Breakfast, Community Impact Celebration) at various tiers, receiving marketing benefits and recognition in return.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales to fundraising events including the Annual Golf Tournament ($150-$175 per golfer), Community Awards Breakfast, and Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting event.
4. Grants from Foundations: The foundation receives grant support from institutional donors including Adams County Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Elevations Foundation, and other regional foundations to support community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Westminster Community Foundation is a community-giving foundation that acts as the designated catalyst for philanthropy in Westminster, Colorado. It channels donations, sponsorships, and grants into local nonprofit programs and signature community initiatives addressing basic needs, conservation, and youth development. It also runs direct-service programs (Mobile Shower & Laundry Truck, Homeless Student Supplies) and manages structured giving vehicles (Legacy Trust, Good Works Club, Giving Circles) along with annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Westminster Community Foundation operates as a community-giving foundation offering a portfolio of philanthropic programs and community initiatives rather than a traditional technology product. The core offerings include the Community Giving Program (grants to local nonprofits), Mobile Shower & Laundry Truck Program, and programs addressing homeless student needs. Signature completed projects include the Nature Playground at Westminster Station Park, Armed Forces Tribute Garden, and Jessica Ridgeway Memorial Park. The foundation manages sustainable giving programs (Legacy Trust, Good Works Club) and hosts fundraising events including the annual golf tournament, Community Awards Breakfast, Community Impact Celebration, and Beer Wine & Spirit Tasting. The 2025 Community Giving Grants program distributes $60,000 to seven local nonprofits serving Westminster residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Giving Program Annual grant program that strategically channels resources to nonprofit organizations and community-led initiatives creating lasting impact for the Westminster community. The 2025 cycle awarded $60,000 across seven local nonprofits including Boys & Girls Clubs, CASA, FISH of Westminster, Kids First Health Care, A Precious Child, Growing Home, and Revital Colorado.
• Mobile Shower & Laundry Truck Program Mobile hygiene service providing free showers and laundry facilities for unhoused Westminster community members, featuring four fully functioning shower bays in a mobile trailer and laundry services operated by Bayaud Enterprises. Serves over 100 individuals monthly.
• Supplying Basic Needs for Homeless Students Program providing food, clothing, school supplies, and basic necessities to more than 1,000 homeless or unstably housed students in Westminster, equivalent to filling 40 classrooms.
• The Legacy Trust Sustainable giving program for donors of $1,000 or more annually providing rental assistance to Westminster residents struggling to pay rent, with a minimum five-year commitment.
• The Good Works Club Recurring giving program allowing donors to make ongoing commitments ($10/month to $999/year) with payments distributed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually for a minimum of five years.
• Giving Circles Donor group programs including Apple Blossom Bunch ($200/year for youth), Evergreen ($300/year for young professionals), and Westy Under 40 ($400/year) that pool member resources and decide together where to allocate funds.
• J. & Nancy Heil Tribute Invitational (Annual Golf Tournament) Annual fundraising golf tournament held at Legacy Ridge Golf Course featuring breakfast, lunch, Bloody Mary bar, and swag bag. Sponsorship packages range from $1,500 to $5,500 and golfer registration from $150-$175.
• Community Awards Breakfast Annual event honoring outstanding Westminster citizens, individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations with awards including the Nancy Heil Lifetime Achievement Award and Health Equity Hero Award. Sponsorship tiers range from $750 to $7,500.
• Community Impact Celebration Annual event recognizing recipients of the Community Giving Program, celebrating community contributions, and launching the Legacy Trust donor group. Sponsorship tiers range from $1,500 to $15,000.
• Beer, Wine & Spirit Tasting Fundraising tasting event featuring local beer, wine, and spirits vendors held at Jackson's Sportsbar with $50/person ticket price and sponsor registration opportunities.
• 2025 Community Giving Grants The 2025 grant cycle of the Community Giving Program, distributing $60,000 in total funding to seven local nonprofits including Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties, FISH of Westminster, Kids First Health Care, A Precious Child, Growing Home, and Revital Colorado.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 million donated to Westminster community since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrimblecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo partner for the Westminster Community Foundation. Trimble appears in the current partners section of the partnerships page alongside other corporate sponsors.
• Westminster (City of)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner with intergovernmental agreement for office space, administrative support, and cost-sharing for staff. Partnered on major projects including Nature Playground at Westminster Station Park and Armed Forces Tribute Garden.
• Legacy Ridge Golf CoursecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the Annual J. & Nancy Heil Tribute Invitational Golf Tournament. Located at 10801 Legacy Ridge Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80031.
• Centura HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner supporting community events and initiatives.
• Xcel EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor donor and sponsor. Recognized as a project donor for multiple initiatives including Nature Playground, Armed Forces Tribute Garden, and Mobile Shower Program.
• Elevations Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation donor and sponsor. Recognized for supporting multiple community projects and initiatives.
• VectraBank ColoradocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor donor and project sponsor for various WCF initiatives including Nature Playground, Armed Forces Tribute Garden, and Mobile Shower Program.
• KeyBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and partner for community events.
• Westminster Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner. WCF contributed $35,000 to Westminster Public Schools Foundation for Ranum Reimagined CTE/STEM project. Partnership for youth development initiatives.
• First BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Citizen award winner (2021 Community Awards) and ongoing sponsor and donor for community initiatives.
• Bayaud EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partner for Mobile Laundry Service at Irving Street Library. Run by Bayaud Enterprises, providing laundry services to unhoused and financially-fragile residents.
• City of Westminster Parks, Recreation, Libraries and Open Space Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment advisory partner for park and recreation projects. Collaborated on Nature Playground, Armed Forces Tribute Garden, and other community spaces.
• Keep Westminster StrongminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and donor supporting various WCF initiatives and projects.
• Unison Housing PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner supporting affordable housing and community development initiatives.
• Happy Transplants Garden ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization partner supporting garden and environmental projects.
• Erickson Senior LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Community Impact Celebration.
• Westin WestminsterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor for community events.
• The Ranch Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for golf tournament and community events.
• Denver ZoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for community events.
• Legacy GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor for community events.
• Westy Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization partner for local initiatives.
• Bellco Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution sponsor and donor for community initiatives.
• Westerra Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution sponsor and donor.
• Premier Members Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union sponsor and donor.
• Front Range Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner.
• Butterfly PavilionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner. CEO Patrick Tennyson was 2023 Conservation Award winner.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arapahoe Community Foundation: Arapahoe Community Foundation is a Colorado suburban community foundation focused on philanthropy, grantmaking, and community initiatives for Arapahoe County residents. Highly comparable in size, scope, and community foundation model adjacent to the Denver metro area.
• Adams County Foundation: Adams County Foundation is a regional community foundation serving Adams County, Colorado — Westminster sits within Adams County. They are directly comparable as a community foundation mobilizing regional philanthropy and grantmaking, and they are also an actual financial partner/donor of WCF.
• Pikes Peak Community Foundation: Pikes Peak Community Foundation is a Colorado Springs-based community foundation serving the Pikes Peak region with similar grantmaking, donor services, and community programs. Directly comparable in community foundation model and mid-sized Colorado city focus.
• Community First Foundation: Community First Foundation is a Jefferson County, Colorado community foundation operating giving programs, grants, and donor-advised funds for a similar suburban Denver-area geography. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and community foundation model serving a Denver-metro suburb.

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Health Foundation: Colorado Health Foundation is a major statewide health-focused foundation that also serves as a financial partner/donor to WCF. Comparable in Colorado-based grantmaking but materially larger scale, broader geographic reach, and narrower health-equity focus.
• El Pomar Foundation: El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in Colorado, based in Colorado Springs, with a broad statewide grantmaking portfolio. Comparable mission but materially larger scale, broader geography, and substantial endowment.
• Mile High United Way: Mile High United Way is a Denver-metro regional nonprofit mobilizing resources and funding for community programs across housing, education, and health. Comparable as a community-resource-mobilization organization in the same metro area, but operates across multiple counties with broader scope.
• The Denver Foundation: The Denver Foundation is the largest community foundation in the Rocky Mountain region, serving the broader Denver metro area with substantial AUM and a wide grantmaking portfolio. Comparable in mission but materially larger scale and broader geographic scope than WCF.
• Rose Community Foundation: Rose Community Foundation is a Denver-area community foundation focused on Jewish community, aging, child and family development, and health. Comparable as a community foundation serving the same metro area but with a broader, more programmatic focus and larger scale.

Regional players

• Boulder County Community Foundation: Boulder County Community Foundation is a Colorado community foundation serving Boulder County with similar philanthropy, grantmaking, and community programming. Directly comparable in community foundation model but serves an adjacent, non-overlapping Colorado geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westminster-community-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/westyfoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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