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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-1264186

Gill Foundation

A private foundation in Denver, CO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 91 grants and $11 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

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

Contact
Grantsmanagergillfoundationorg
1550 Wewatta Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-4455
[email protected]
Form and materials
A letter of inquiry is required before an organization will be considered for funding. If it is determined that an organization will be considered for funding, the organization will be asked to submit an application and directed to the appropriate form.
Deadlines
Visit https://gillfoundation.org/
Restrictions
Funding guidelines are available on the foundation's website: www.gillfoundation.org.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $11,008,003

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $194,251,586

  • Tax year 2023

    $8,856,658

    Grants listed
    127
    Assets, end of year
    $190,773,725

  • Tax year 2022

    $10,700,815

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $185,219,539

  • Tax year 2021

    $12,803,115

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $227,109,663

  • Tax year 2020

    $10,605,525

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $217,571,885

Grants paid in 2024

91 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Our American Future FoundationWashington, DE

    General operating support of future forward education fund

    $2,025,000
  2. Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $1,175,000
  3. Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $632,500
  4. Pflag IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $575,000
  5. National Center for Lesbian RightsSacramento, CA

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $480,000
  6. GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders IncBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $460,000
  7. Centerline Liberties IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $435,000
  8. The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $400,000
  9. Whitman-Walker Institute IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $350,000
  10. Third Way InstituteWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $300,000
  11. Fund for the City of New York IncNew York, NY

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $250,000
  12. GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders IncBoston, MA

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $250,000
  13. Lexington Observer IncLexington, MA

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $250,000
  14. The American Independent FoundationWashington, DC

    Project support for communications and research

    $250,000
  15. Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $200,000
  16. Movement Advancement Project IncBoulder, CO

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $155,000
  17. Center for Responsible LendingDurham, NC

    Project support for financial services

    $150,000
  18. Colorado Education InitiativeDenver, CO

    Project support for STEM

    $150,000
  19. Hopewell FundWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $150,000
  20. Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $150,000
  21. Public Religion Research Institute IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $150,000
  22. Regents University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support for the williams institute

    $150,000
  23. The Gendercool ProjectHighland Park, IL

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $150,000
  24. Family Equality CouncilNew York, NY

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $135,000
  25. Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders IncNew York, NY

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $120,450
  26. Bell Policy CenterDenver, CO

    Project support for financial services

    $100,000
  27. Colorado SucceedsDenver, CO

    Project support for STEM

    $100,000
  28. Colorado Times RecorderDenver, CO

    Project support for communications and research

    $100,000
  29. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $100,000
  30. Great Education Colorado FundDenver, CO

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $85,000
  31. Rose Community FoundationDenver, CO

    Project support for communications and research

    $77,000
  32. Colorado Civic EducationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $75,000
  33. Eqtx Equality Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  34. Equality Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  35. StartoutSan Francisco, CA

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  36. The Savings CollaborativeCarbondale, CO

    Project support for financial services

    $75,000
  37. One Colorado Education FundDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $50,075
  38. 1N10 IncPhoenix, AZ

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $50,000
  39. Alliance for JusticeWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $50,000
  40. Colorado Health Network IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  41. The American Independent FoundationWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $50,000
  42. Boulder PrideBoulder, CO

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $35,000
  43. Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation IncDenver, CO

    Project support for financial services

    $35,000
  44. The Voter Network FoundationMerriam, KS

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $35,000
  45. Gender Research Advisory Council & Education IncAnnandale, VA

    Project support for communications and research

    $25,000
  46. Glsen IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $25,000
  47. State Historical Society of Colorado the Colorado State MuseumDenver, CO

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $25,000
  48. Community Radio for Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO

    General operating support

    $16,500
  49. Roaring Fork Public Radio IncAspen, CO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  50. North Fork Valley Public Radio IncPaonia, CO

    General operating support

    $6,250
  51. Project Angel HeartDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $6,250
  52. Public Broadcasting of Colorado IncColorado Springs, CO

    General operating support

    $6,000
  53. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Project suppport for event sponsorship

    $5,000
  54. Brooklyn Community Pride Center IncBrooklyn, NY

    General operating support

    $5,000
  55. Community Help in Park Slope IncBrooklyn, NY

    General operating support

    $5,000
  56. Equal Representation of Media Advocacy CorporationAlamosa, OR

    General operating support

    $5,000
  57. Equality Federation Institute IncPortland, OR

    Project suppport for event sponsorship

    $5,000
  58. National Center for Transgender EqualityWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  59. Project Angel HeartDenver, CO

    Project suppport for event sponsorship

    $5,000
  60. Women's Foundation of Colorado IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $5,000
  61. Wondermore IncDedham, MA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  62. Out MaineRockland, ME

    General operating support

    $4,500
  63. Tenderfoot Transmitting IncSalida, CO

    General operating support

    $4,500
  64. Boulder Community Broadcast Association IncBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $4,000
  65. Grand Valley Public Radio Company IncGrand JCT, CO

    General operating support

    $4,000
  66. Kute IncIgnacio, CO

    General operating support

    $4,000
  67. Rose Community FoundationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $4,000
  68. Crested Butte Mountain Educational Radio IncCrested Butte, CO

    General operating support

    $3,750
  69. Equality Maine FoundationPortland, ME

    General operating support

    $3,500
  70. Maine Transgender Network IncPortland, ME

    General operating support

    $3,500
  71. Maine Prisoner Advocacy CoalitionLisbon Falls, ME

    General operating support

    $3,250
  72. Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, CO

    General operating support

    $3,000
  73. Holocaust and Human Rights Center of MaineAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $3,000
  74. Colorado Fiscal InstituteDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $2,000
  75. Quality Housing CoalitionPortland, ME

    General operating support

    $1,500
  76. The Gathering Place A Refuge for Rebuilding LivesDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $1,500
  77. Maine Inside OutLewiston, ME

    General operating support

    $1,250
  78. Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, ME

    General operating support

    $1,000
  79. Maine Conservation AllianceAugusta, ME

    General operating support

    $1,000
  80. Maine Immigrants' Rights CoalitionPortland, ME

    General operating support

    $1,000
  81. Public Radio for the Front RangeFort Collins, CO

    General operating support

    $1,000
  82. KantoreiEnglewood, CO

    General operating support

    $600
  83. Ethiopian Community TelevisionDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $500
  84. Maine-Wabanaki ReachOld Town, ME

    General operating support

    $500
  85. Colorado Judicial InstituteGolden, CO

    General operating support

    $350
  86. State Historical Society of Colorado the Colorado State MuseumDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $250
  87. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    General operating support

    $228
  88. Equality Federation Institute IncPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $100
  89. Saint Johns CathedralDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $100
  90. Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $50
  91. Rocky Mountain Repertory TheatreGrand Lake, CO

    General operating support

    $50

Approved for future payment

45 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $270,000
  2. Centerline Liberties IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $200,000
  3. Whitman-Walker Institute IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $200,000
  4. One Colorado Education FundDenver, CO

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $125,000
  5. American Academy of Pediatrics IncItasca, IL

    General operating support

    $100,000
  6. Civic News CompanyNew York, NY

    Project support for communications and research

    $100,000
  7. Eqtx Equality Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  8. Equality Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  9. Equality Illinois InstituteChicago, IL

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  10. Fairness Education Fund IncLouisville, KY

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  11. Outfront Minnesota Community ServicesSaint Paul, MN

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $75,000
  12. Institute for Strategic Dialogue USWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $60,000
  13. Equality Florida Institute IncTallahassee, FL

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $50,000
  14. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America IncWashington, DC

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $50,000
  15. Equality Ohio Education FundColumbus, OH

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $35,000
  16. Inseparable IncWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $25,000
  17. I'm From Driftwood IncBrooklyn, NY

    Project support for LGBTQ issues

    $10,000
  18. Ethiopian Community TelevisionDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $4,000
  19. Native American Rights FundBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $2,000
  20. NAMI NationalArlington, VA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  21. Wondermore IncDedham, MA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  22. Women's Foundation of Colorado IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $550
  23. EkarDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $500
  24. One Colorado Education FundDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $420
  25. Colorado Health Network IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $400
  26. Eqtx Equality Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $250
  27. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    General operating support

    $228
  28. Cobalt FoundationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $160
  29. New Era Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $150
  30. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $100
  31. Bell Policy CenterDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $100
  32. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $100
  33. Good Business ColoradoDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $100
  34. Mary Lou Makepeace Foundation for Women Who Made Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO

    General operating support

    $100
  35. Promo FundSaint Louis, MO

    General operating support

    $100
  36. Big Sky Film InstituteMissoula, MT

    General operating support

    $95
  37. Rocky Mountain Public Media IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $75
  38. Colorado Pet PantryBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $50
  39. Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $50
  40. Colorado Pug RescueAurora, CO

    General operating support

    $50
  41. LGBT OutdoorsDallas, TX

    General operating support

    $50
  42. Colorado State Fire Fighters FoundationSterling, CO

    General operating support

    $35
  43. San Francisco AIDS FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $35
  44. Rise Against SuicideBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $30
  45. Chicago Dragons Rugby Football Club IncChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $20

Where the money goes

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

  1. Civil rights21 grants $2,850,17541% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $1,660,50024% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $1,020,50015% of the total
  4. Arts and culture17 grants $471,7007% of the total
  5. Health3 grants $400,2286% of the total
  6. Human services6 grants $239,5003% of the total
  7. 5 other causes10 grants $318,6005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia15 grants $4,772,500
  2. Delaware2 grants $2,225,000
  3. Colorado39 grants $1,205,725
  4. Massachusetts4 grants $965,000
  5. California3 grants $705,000
  6. New York6 grants $540,450
  7. Illinois1 grant $150,000
  8. North Carolina1 grant $150,000
  9. Georgia1 grant $75,000
  10. Texas1 grant $75,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Tim GillCHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Mary BonautoSECRETARY Hours 3Pay $0
  • Eliza ByardTREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Brad ClarkCEO/PRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $350,537
  • Heidi OverbeckCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER - THRU 2/24 Hours 40Pay $38,161
  • Penny K HamiltonCOO Hours 40Pay $220,352

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