The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado
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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-8004437

Libertygives Foundation

A private foundation in Englewood, CO. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 116 grants and $789,736 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Libertygives Foundation
12300 Liberty Blvd
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 875-5400
Form and materials
The grant application is available upon request via the applicant's liberty media contact person.
Deadlines
Grant proposals for 2026 have a deadline of june 25, 2026 and 2027 have a deadline of june 25, 2027.
Restrictions
Recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization based in colorado with a charitable purpose consistent with the libertygives' theme. In 2010, the libertygives foundation established a permanent theme for corporate giving. The selected giving theme for the libertygives foundation is to support causes benefiting underprivileged and at-risk youth in colorado, focused on proactive and preventative services. Libertygives is currently accepting proposals for funding from $1,000 to $150,000 from public charitable organizations focused on this theme.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $789,736

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $21,019

  • Tax year 2024

    $729,390

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $8,839

  • Tax year 2023

    $749,682

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $11,403

  • Tax year 2022

    $786,153

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $27,967

  • Tax year 2021

    $662,927

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $16,669

  • Tax year 2020

    $802,609

    Grants listed
    125
    Assets, end of year
    $8,716

  • Tax year 2019

    $695,494

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2018

    $667,111

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $15,271

Grants paid in 2025

116 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Invest in KidsDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $43,478
  2. Teach for America IncNew York, NY

    General purpose

    $34,524
  3. Clothes to Kids of Denver IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $34,015
  4. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $33,859
  5. HopecycleEnglewood, CO

    General purpose

    $32,975
  6. National Jewish HealthDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $32,975
  7. Roundup River RanchGypsum, CO

    General purpose

    $32,975
  8. The Challenge FoundationEnglewood, CO

    General purpose

    $32,975
  9. Urban Peak DenverDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $32,975
  10. Three Birds AllianceAurora, CO

    General purpose

    $28,995
  11. LanternDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $28,325
  12. Florence Crittenton Services of ColoradoDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $25,625
  13. Denver Scholarship FoundationDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $23,275
  14. Big Brothers Big Sisters of ColoradoDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $22,975
  15. Special Olympics ColoradoAurora, CO

    General purpose

    $22,975
  16. Warren Village IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $18,725
  17. Foresight Ski Guides IncVail, CO

    General purpose

    $17,975
  18. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $13,835
  19. Bullying Recovery Resource CenterDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $12,975
  20. Gam United Football ClubCommerce City, CO

    General purpose

    $12,975
  21. Gold Crown Foundation IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $12,975
  22. Pax Christi Catholic ChurchLone Tree, CO

    General purpose

    $12,016
  23. SecorcaresParker, CO

    General purpose

    $11,075
  24. Calvary Chapel Chester SpringsUwchland, PA

    General purpose

    $10,000
  25. Denver Institute for Faith and WorkCentennial, CO

    General purpose

    $10,000
  26. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    General purpose

    $10,000
  27. New Dance Theatre IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $10,000
  28. Olivet CollegeOlivet, MI

    General purpose

    $10,000
  29. Our Father Lutheran ChurchCentennial, CO

    General purpose

    $10,000
  30. Mile High United Way IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $8,975
  31. Make A Wish Foundation of Colorado IncGreenwood VLG, CO

    General purpose

    $8,495
  32. Sungate KidsEnglewood, CO

    General purpose

    $7,975
  33. Young Americans Center for Financial EducationDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $7,975
  34. University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    General purpose

    $7,879
  35. Carmody Middle SchoolLakewood, CO

    General purpose

    $6,000
  36. Colorado AcademyDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $6,000
  37. Bear Creek High SchoolLakewood, CO

    General purpose

    $5,000
  38. Rocky Mountain Public Media IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $5,000
  39. University of DenverDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $5,000
  40. Navy Seal Foundation IncVirginia Beach, VA

    General purpose

    $4,240
  41. Grace Church of ArvadaArvada, CO

    General purpose

    $4,000
  42. Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    General purpose

    $4,000
  43. St Andrew United Methodist ChurchHighlands Ranch, CO

    General purpose

    $3,600
  44. Childrens Museum of Denver IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $3,500
  45. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    General purpose

    $3,262
  46. Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CO

    General purpose

    $3,200
  47. St Mary Catholic ParishLittleton, CO

    General purpose

    $2,866
  48. Denver Jewish Day SchoolDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $2,831
  49. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    General purpose

    $2,550
  50. Tall Tales RanchHGHLNDS Ranch, CO

    General purpose

    $2,500
  51. The Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CA

    General purpose

    $2,500
  52. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $2,500
  53. Blood Cancer UnitedRye Brook, NY

    General purpose

    $2,408
  54. Parker Task Force for Human Services Charitable TrustParker, CO

    General purpose

    $2,140
  55. Shared Hope InternationalVancouver, WA

    General purpose

    $2,100
  56. Vivent Health IncMilwaukee, WI

    General purpose

    $2,100
  57. Denver Childrens HomeDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $2,000
  58. Love 146 IncCharlotte, NC

    General purpose

    $1,600
  59. MaxfundDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $1,520
  60. Douglas Elbert Task ForceCastle Rock, CO

    General purpose

    $1,500
  61. Third Way CenterDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $1,500
  62. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $1,500
  63. Symphony of the RockiesLittleton, CO

    General purpose

    $1,400
  64. St Thomas More Catholic ParishCentennial, CO

    General purpose

    $1,200
  65. Grand FoundationWinter Park, CO

    General purpose

    $1,040
  66. 4 Paws 4 Life RescueSedalia, CO

    General purpose

    $1,035
  67. Covered CorporationAurora, CO

    General purpose

    $1,020
  68. Humane ColoradoDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $1,020
  69. Humane Society of Pikes Peak RegionColorado SPGS, CO

    General purpose

    $1,020
  70. Diocese of Colorado SpringsColorado SPGS, CO

    General purpose

    $1,002
  71. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    General purpose

    $1,000
  72. Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $1,000
  73. Red Rocks Elementary PTAMorrison, CO

    General purpose

    $1,000
  74. Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    General purpose

    $1,000
  75. Jewish ColoradoDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $900
  76. Colorado Community ChurchAurora, CO

    General purpose

    $830
  77. Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of DenverDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $762
  78. Hope and HomeColorado Springs, CO

    General purpose

    $750
  79. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    General purpose

    $750
  80. St Francis of Assisi Catholic ParishCastle Rock, CO

    General purpose

    $725
  81. American Academy FoundationCastle Pines, CO

    General purpose

    $707
  82. Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CO

    General purpose

    $603
  83. Douglas County Libraries FoundationCastle Rock, CO

    General purpose

    $562
  84. Colorado Coalition for the HomelessDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $520
  85. American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA

    General purpose

    $500
  86. Castle Rock Senior Center IncCastle Rock, CO

    General purpose

    $500
  87. Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers & StudentsHGHLNDS Ranch, CO

    General purpose

    $500
  88. Elizabeth Education FoundationElizabeth, CO

    General purpose

    $500
  89. Ali Forney CenterNew York, NY

    General purpose

    $360
  90. Public Broadcasting of Colorado IncCentennial, CO

    General purpose

    $280
  91. Presenting DenverDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $260
  92. Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MO

    General purpose

    $258
  93. Archbishops Catholic AppealDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $250
  94. Deer Creek Middle School PTOLittleton, CO

    General purpose

    $250
  95. St Frances Cabrini ParishLittleton, CO

    General purpose

    $250
  96. Cherry Creek School District Teacher Community Council IncGreenwood Village, CO

    General purpose

    $217
  97. Sierra Middle SchoolParker, CO

    General purpose

    $209
  98. Douglas County Educational FoundationRoxborough, CO

    General purpose

    $200
  99. Athlete Ally IncNew York, NY

    General purpose

    $180
  100. Camp TimanousRaymond, ME

    General purpose

    $150
  101. Pine Grove Elementary Education AssociationParker, CO

    General purpose

    $109
  102. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $104
  103. Hospice of Metro Denver IncorporatedDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $104
  104. Mother Cabrini ShrineGolden, CO

    General purpose

    $104
  105. Susan G KomenDallas, TX

    General purpose

    $104
  106. Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchNew York, NY

    General purpose

    $103
  107. Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL

    General purpose

    $100
  108. Childrens Heart FoundationNorthbrook, IL

    General purpose

    $100
  109. Cross Catholic Outreach IncWashington, DC

    General purpose

    $100
  110. River Town RacersPetaluma, CA

    General purpose

    $100
  111. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    General purpose

    $100
  112. Butterfly PavilionWestminster, CO

    General purpose

    $42
  113. Ray of Hope Cancer FoundationDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $42
  114. Rosies RanchParker, CO

    General purpose

    $42
  115. Safehouse Denver IncDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $42
  116. WeecycleDenver, CO

    General purpose

    $42

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services14 grants $162,57625% of the total
  2. Education14 grants $134,37421% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation5 grants $64,20510% of the total
  4. Health8 grants $63,27910% of the total
  5. Religion4 grants $53,0758% of the total
  6. Youth development2 grants $43,6287% of the total
  7. 10 other causes31 grants $133,95120% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado87 grants $687,168
  2. New York5 grants $35,917
  3. North Carolina3 grants $11,700
  4. Michigan1 grant $10,000
  5. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000
  6. Texas2 grants $7,983
  7. Virginia1 grant $4,240
  8. District of Columbia3 grants $4,008
  9. Indiana1 grant $4,000
  10. Maryland1 grant $3,262

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gregory B MaffeiPRESIDENT/CEO (END 10/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Renee L WilmCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/ CAO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian J WendlingCAO/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ben OrenEXECUTIVE VP/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Craig TroyerSENIOR VP/ASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jessica S MooreVP/ASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael E HurelbrinkASSISTANT VP/SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Derek ChangPRESIDENT/CEO (BEG 10/25) Hours 1Pay $0
  • John T Kearns IIISENIOR VP (BEG 10/25) Hours 1Pay $0

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