Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

What Colorado Women's Hall of Fame does

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The organization honors extraordinary Colorado women through a biennial induction ceremony and has recognized 205 inductees since inception. Its programs span educational curriculum development, documentary film production, traveling portrait exhibits, scholarship disbursement, and community engagement.

CWHF operates a portfolio of interconnected programs: the biennial Induction Gala (flagship event), the Great Colorado Women Film Series (broadcast via Rocky Mountain PBS to over one million viewers), the "Who Are We?" K-12 social studies curriculum developed with CU Denver, traveling portrait exhibits, a Speaker's Bureau, scholarships administered through the Colorado Women's Education Foundation (over $400,000 to more than 500 women), the EmpowerHer volunteer network launched in 2024, a quarterly Elevate Newsletter, podcasts, and an annual student video contest. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates with 1-10 staff, described as nearly all-volunteer.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven: individual tax-deductible contributions (via PayPal, Colorado Gives, and Amazon Smile), corporate sponsorships (Chevron, El Pomar Foundation, Goldstone Partners, Trinity Partners among others), event revenue from the induction gala, and Legacy Fund endowment-style gifts. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. CWHF's underlying technology is a conventional web platform (cogreatwomen.org) with a film library, online nomination system, and Constant Contact for newsletter distribution. The organization serves K-12 students, educators, inductees, donors, and the general Colorado public, with a stated mission to inspire by celebrating and sharing the enduring contributions of Colorado's distinctive women.

Name

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Legal name

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Website

https://cogreatwomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that honors extraordinary Colorado women through biennial inductions, educational programs, films, and community events, serving students, educators, donors, and the public statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Hall of Fame Services

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAA

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Women's hall of fame
• Historical preservation services
• Educational outreach programs
• Nonprofit recognition programs
• Community engagement events

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals supporting the Hall's mission to preserve and share Colorado women's stories. Donations accepted via PayPal, Colorado Gives, or mail.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from companies supporting events, programs, and organizational operations. Supports visibility and brand recognition for sponsors.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from induction gala events, ticket sales, and event sponsorships.
4. Legacy Fund Donations: Endowment-style donations to support ongoing activities and sustainability of the nearly all-volunteer organization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that recognizes and preserves the stories of extraordinary Colorado women through biennial induction ceremonies, a documentary film series broadcast on Rocky Mountain PBS, traveling portrait exhibits, K-12 educational curriculum, scholarships for women, a speakers bureau, volunteer programs, and statewide events. Its offerings center on honoring inductees, educating the public about women's contributions to Colorado history, and engaging the community across the state's eight regions.

Product overview

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame is a volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that operates as a single unified mission-driven program rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization's offerings center on honoring and preserving the stories of extraordinary Colorado women through multiple interconnected programs: the biennial Induction Gala (the flagship recognition event), the Great Colorado Women Film Series (documentaries broadcast via Rocky Mountain PBS), the Who Are We? educational curriculum (partnered with CU Denver), traveling Portrait Exhibits, the Speaker's Bureau, scholarship disbursement through CWEF, the EmpowerHer volunteer network, the Elevate Newsletter, student video contests, and podcast programming. These programs work together to achieve the mission of inspiring by celebrating and sharing the enduring contributions of Colorado's distinctive women through education, recognition, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Induction Gala Biennial induction ceremony celebrating extraordinary Colorado women into the Hall of Fame, marking the 40th anniversary in 2025 with 16 new inductees.
• Great Colorado Women Film Series Documentary film series featuring inductee stories, broadcast on Rocky Mountain PBS and viewed by over one million viewers. Includes award-winning films such as 'Saving the Soul of Denver' which won a Heartland Emmy for Best Music/Composition.
• Portrait Exhibits Traveling portrait gallery featuring inductee photos, bios, quotes, and images, displayed at schools, colleges, libraries, and other organizations across Colorado.
• Who Are We? Curriculum Social studies and literacy curriculum developed in partnership with CU Denver and National History Day Colorado, exploring stories of women who shaped Colorado and national history through project-based and experiential learning for K-12 students.
• Scholarships Scholarship program administered in partnership with Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF), providing financial support to women pursuing higher education. Has awarded over $400,000 to more than 500 women.
• Speaker's Bureau Program connecting inductees and knowledgeable speakers to speak at events, schools, and organizations across Colorado.
• EmpowerHer Network

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million viewers reached through Great Colorado Women film series
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• El Pomar FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Cultural & Media Partner and major event sponsor. Supports CWHF events and programs.
• Rocky Mountain PBScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcast partner for the Great Colorado Women film series, airing documentaries featuring Hall inductees.
• Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to collect and award scholarships to women pursuing higher education. CWEF manages scholarship disbursement.
• Girl Scouts of ColoradomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program to create Colorado Women's History Patch for Girl Scouts of all ages to earn through learning about women's history.
• National History Day ColoradomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural partner that incorporates CWHF inductees into the National History Day competition cycle.
• Molly Brown HousemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue and cultural partner, hosting induction announcement events at the historic site.
• History ColoradomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerState historical society and museum network, serves over 85,000 students annually, potential exhibition partner.
• CU Denver / Colorado Student Leaders InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the 'Who Are We?' social studies and literacy curriculum for K-12 students, aligned with Colorado social studies standards.
• Mi Casa Resource CentermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent co-sponsor for Juana Bordas film premiere and reception, supports Latina leadership programming.
• Colorado Hispanic Chamber of CommercemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent co-sponsor for Hispanic Heritage Month programming and Juana Bordas film event.
• Metropolitan State University FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent co-sponsor for Juana Bordas film premiere and reception.
• Kimball ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing video production support for CWHF events and programming.
• La VozminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish-language media partner reaching Latino audiences in Colorado.
• Denver Urban SpectrumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAfrican American media partner covering Denver and surrounding areas.
• Colorado SunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent news organization covering Colorado, serves as media partner.
• Veterans Life MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for CWHF communications and events.
• STEM BlazersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization supporting women in STEM, cultural partner for CWHF.
• Living Her LegacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization dedicated to preserving women's history, cultural partner.
• Enchanted Road ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia production partner for CWHF content.
• Historic DenverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric preservation organization, cultural partner.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCWHF receives percentage of qualifying purchases when designated as preferred charity on Amazon Smile.
• Pikes Peak State CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution, media partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• El Pomar Foundation: Major Colorado cultural funder and CWHF event sponsor. Comparable as a strategic funder of Colorado cultural/heritage nonprofits and a potential consolidated giving partner.
• Rocky Mountain PBS: Public broadcaster and CWHF's distribution partner for the Great Colorado Women film series. Comparable as the broadcast/distribution channel that gives CWHF documentaries national reach.
• Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF): Partner organization that administers CWHF's scholarship program. Comparable as a Colorado women's education nonprofit and a co-developed scholarship delivery channel.

Emerging players

• Living Her Legacy: Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving women's history. Listed cultural partner; comparable as a peer women's history preservation organization with overlapping mission.
• Girl Scouts of Colorado: State council that partnered with CWHF on the Colorado Women's History Patch program. Comparable as a youth-facing nonprofit that distributes programming and turnkey educational content to a Colorado member base.

Broad incumbents

• History Colorado: State historical society of Colorado operating museums, exhibits, and K-12 educational programs reaching 85,000+ students annually. Comparable as a Colorado heritage/education institution and active CWHF cultural partner.
• National History Day: National student history competition and curriculum nonprofit; CWHF is a Colorado affiliate partner. Comparable as a K-12 history education programming platform with established teacher distribution.
• Women's History Museum (proposed / Smithsonian initiatives): Smithsonian-affiliated women's history initiatives operate at national scale with educational resources and exhibits. Comparative as a broader women's history curator with educational content and exhibits, though institutional rather than membership-driven.

Direct peers

• National Women's Hall of Fame: National-level women's hall of fame that inducts honorees, maintains a content library, and runs educational programming. Directly comparable as a women's history recognition nonprofit; differs in national vs. state scope.
• Colorado Authors Hall of Fame: State-level hall of fame recognizing Colorado contributors, with cross-inductee relationships with CWHF. Comparable as a Colorado heritage recognition nonprofit with induction events and educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ColoradoWHF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cogreatwomen/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/cogreatwomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/15701419/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloradowomenshalloffame

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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