CreateCO 
Fundraising Plan 
 
LEAP 500 Leadership in the Arts 
March 16, 2019 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

CREATED BY  
JENELLE GROSSER
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Objectives 
Our objectives are to support local artists, provide open access arts education 
programming and create a community art project. Our local artist support program will 
assist 11 local artists in unfettered studio practices in 2019. This year we hope to provide 
free and open access to professional level arts education programming for a demographic 
which mirrors the racial and socioeconomic profile of Colorado Springs. We also plan to 
create another community art project in partnership with an underserved community in 
Colorado Springs in summer 2019. 

Fundraising Goal 
In order to meet our objectives for this upcoming year, we will need to raise $61,525.00 in 
donations from corporations and individuals. 
 

Target Donners
Individuals​:    
Ben and Raynell Kuckel $4,500  Corporations: 
Katherine H. Loo and Jim L. Raughton  Bee Vradenburg Foundation $15,000 
$31,025  Colorado Creative Industries $6,500 
Sandy and Ken Jaray $4,500 

Funding Pyramid
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Ben and Raynell Kuckel  

Amount Request​:$4,500 
 
Contact Information: 
Email​ BenjaminKuckel55@gmail.com 
Phone​ 708-372-2435 
 
Reason for Request:  
These funds will be designated for the open access arts education program. 
 
Previous Support for CreateCO:  
Donated $4,500 in 2018 and 2017  
 
Current Local Support:  
Colorado School of Mines, Pikes Peak Community Foundation, University of Colorado  
 
Other Information:  
Ben and Raynelle Kuckel moved to Colorado to be near family during their retirement 
years. Through their donor-advised fund at the Pikes Peak Community Foundation (“The 
September 7th Fund”, named after their anniversary date), the Knuckel’s are helping 
sustain non-profit organizations they are passionate about, organizations that are 
involved in the arts, higher education, land preservation, and environmental causes. 
 
Method of approach:  
Email an outline of funding needs and programming first. Call and schedule a lunch to 
discuss further details of funding for programs. 
 
Timeline:  
Funding for open access art education program needs to be secured by the end of 
February. An email will be sent in Early January. Lunch will be scheduled in late January. 
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Katherine H. Loo and Jim L. Raughton 

Amount Request:​$31,025 
 
Contact Information: 
Email​ Kath.H.Loo@cheynneestate.org 
Phone​ ​(719) 632-4990 
Address​ ​65 Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard​, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 
 
Connection:  
Their grandchildren attend art classes at CreateCO 
 
Reason for Request:  
These funds will be designated for the local artist support program and the annual 
community art installation program. 
 
Previous Support for CreateCO:  
They have made no previous donations to CreateCO  
 
Current Local Support:  
They recently made formal commitments to bequeath their collections to the museum at 
the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center. $70,000 donation to the Colorado Springs Fine Art 
Center in 2018​, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado College, Among other organizations.  
 
Other Information:  
They serve as jurors for the Art on the Streets Progam in Colorado Springs. They are 
consistent supporters of the arts in Colorado Springs and the greater Colorado area.   
 
Method of approach:  
Email an outline of funding needs and programming first. Call and schedule a lunch to 
discuss further details of funding for programs.  
 
Timeline:  
Funds for the local artist support program need to be secured by Jan 1, 2019. An email 
will be sent in early November 2018 and the lunch will be scheduled for early December 
2018. 
   
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Sandy and Ken Jaray 

Amount Request: ​$4,500 
 
Contact Information: 
Phone​ ​(719) 660-4217 
Email​ Ken@kenjaray.com 
Address​ ​304 Michigan Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829 
 
Connection:  
Their children attend art classes at CreateCO and they have helped with the installation 
of several community art projects in the past.  
 
Reason for Request: 
These funds will be designated to support our annual community art installation program. 
 
Previous Support for CreateCO:  
They donated $4,500 to CreateCO in 2018 and 2017 
 
Current Local Support:  
Manitou Arts Center $4,500, Concrete Couch $4,500, Ent Center for the Arts $6,000 
 
Other Information:  
He retired from the active practice of law after 35 years and is ready to lead our 
community in a new role as Mayor of Manitou Springs. He has his campaign 
announcement celebration at the Manitou Arts Center.  
 
Method of approach:  
Email an outline of funding needs and programming first. Call and schedule a lunch to 
discuss further details of funding for programs.  
 
Timeline:  
Funding for community art projects needs to be secured by the end of April. An email will 
be sent in early March. Lunch will be scheduled in late March. 
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Bee Vradenburg Foundation 

Amount Request:​ $15,000  
 
Contact Information: 
David Siegel, Executive Director 
Phone ​(719) 477-0185 
Email​ david@beevradenburgfoundation.org 
Address​ 102 S Tejon St., Suite 530 Colorado Springs CO 80903 
 
Board Member Connection: 
Susan Pattee is also a board member of PEAK Education Foundation in Colorado Springs 
 
Reason for Request:  
These funds will be designated for the open access arts education program. 
 
Previous Support for CreateCO:  
Supported CreateCO with a $15,000 grant in 2018  
 
Current Local Support:  
Grants awarded last year: $130,587 to arts organizations in the Pikes Peak region. 
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College General, $10,000. Galleries of 
Contemporary Art, $10,000. 
 
Other Information:  
Their goals as outlined on their website: Advocate for arts and arts education as a vital 
part of the region’s economy and quality of life. Support emerging and diverse artists, art 
forms, audiences, and artistic endeavors. Foster growth and resilience for arts 
organizations that are part of the cultural fabric of the region. Cultivate partnerships with 
businesses and funders to leverage new financial resources for the arts. 
 
Method of approach: 
Schedule a lunch to discuss CreateCO’s programming with Susan Pattee and David Siegel. 
Submit completed grant applications on time.  
 
Timeline:  
Lunch by the end of December. Applications are accepted year-round but must be 
received January 1 to be considered during the quarterly trustee meetings.  
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Colorado Creative Industries 

Amount Request:​ $6,500 
 
Contact Information: 
Sami Wells 
Phone​ ​(303) 892-3822 
Email​ sami.wells@state.co.us 
Address​ 1600 Broadway, Ste. 2500 Denver, CO 80202 
 
Board Member Connection:  
Andrew Vick is the Colorado Springs board member  
 
Reason for Request:  
These funds will be designated for the local artist support program. 
 
Previous Support for CreateCO: 
Has supported CreateCO in previous years with donations of $6,500 
 
Current Local Support: 
Colorado Springs Choral Society $ 7,500. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center $ 10,000. 
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra $ 10,000. Colorado Springs Youth Symphony 
Association $ 8,500. Opera Theatre Of The Rockies $ 6,500 
 
Other Information:​ ​Colorado Creates grants are general operating support for 
organizations and communities to produce arts and cultural activities, impacting people in 
all regions of the state and enhancing the quality of life. 
 
Method of approach:  
Schedule a lunch to discuss CreateCO’s programming with Andrew Vick and Sami Wells. 
Submit completed grant applications on time.  
 
Timeline​:  
Lunch by the end of May. Deadline for grant application is ​June 7, 2019