Youth Opportunity Foundation is a 501(C) 3 which was founded by a group of friends in Denver, Colorado as a way of giving back to the community which we love.
Mission Statement
Through our creative events we have two goals:
- To raise funds for local organizations that provide educational and life enhancement opportunities for Denver’s at-risk youth community; and
- To provide Denver’s young business community an opportunity to get involved in both the good-will and networking side of philanthropy.
Vision Statement
We are philanthropic venture capitalists. Using our network of volunteers, corporate sponsors, strategic partners, and beneficiaries we grow seedling ideas into the most unique fundraising events. We strive to return 100% of our event proceeds to our beneficiaries.
YOF Board Members
Tom Kimball, Co-Founder President
Tom Kimball is a native of Denver. Tom co-founded Youth Opportunity Foundation in 2004 as a way of giving back to the community he loves. He feels very strongly that “to whom much is given, much is required”. His goal is for Youth Opportunity Foundation to provide an avenue for hundreds of Denver’s young business leaders to enrich the lives of hundreds of Denver’s at-risk youth. Tom lives in the heart of Denver with his wife Nancy and son David. He manages the Lender Strategic Accounts division for Land Title Guarantee Company.
Bradley Nathan, Treasurer & Co-Founder
Bradley is a Colorado native who grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from Regis University. Thanks to a number of great mentors – including his parents – Bradley has developed a strong passion for non-profit involvement and spends much of his free time volunteering with several non-profit organizations, though YOF remains his pride and joy as one of Denver’s most dynamic “grass-roots” organizations. Bradley has worked in the financial industry since 1993, and is currently a Vice President for Vectra Private Bank where he offers his clients an attentive, creative and comprehensive approach to their financial planning and wealth management needs.
Patrick Byrne, MSW, MNM; Executive Director, Byrne Foundation.
Patrick is an advocate for at-risk youth, with a focus on improving secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities for disadvantaged students to optimize their career potential. He founded Byrne Urban Scholars in 1995, developing the mentoring, volunteer and the tutoring programs, as well as directing staff, and recruiting volunteers. Under his leadership, funding for the Organization has grown from $80,000 to over $500,000. Patrick obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Gonzaga University, and received a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Management from Regis University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.
Lisa Morse
Lisa is a Colorado native; she grew up in Longmont and graduated from Colorado State University. She has worked in the mortgage business since college and currently works for American National Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Lisa enjoys being a mentor for the Byrne Urban Scholars and volunteers for several other charities in the Denver area. She feels it is important to give her time and heart to people who are in need of help.
Trent Peaker
Trent is a Colorado Native born out on the eastern plains. He attended the University of Colorado and graduated from the business school with a degree in Finance. Trent is a Home Mortgage Consultant with MegaStar Financial in Cherry Creek and has been originating loans for over 10 years. He is excited to take part in a growing charity that is impacting and improving the lives of Denver’s youth. Trent is married to his incredible wife, Paige, and they reside in Denver.