The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado
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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-1393308

Daniels Fund

A private foundation in Denver, CO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 1,593 grants and $69.7 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.

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

Contact
Daniels Fund Grants Program
101 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 393-7220
[email protected]
Form and materials
Daniels fund grants brochure and additional information on the daniels fund grants program is available on our website at www.danielsfund.org. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Daniels fund scholarship brochure and additional information on the daniels fund scholarship program is available on our website at www.danielsfund.org. Daniels scholarships are awarded in the spring to graduating high school seniors and are supplemental after other federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid and scholarships.
Deadlines
None - annually - mid-november
Restrictions
The daniels fund grants program supports nonprofit organizations in co, NM, ut & wy, as well as programs with a national impact. For a list of funding areas, visit our website at www.danielsfund.org. Students may use their scholarship at any 2- or 4-year accredited nonprofit college or university in the us with an intention to complete a bachelor's degree. Daniels scholars are outstanding young people who possess tremendous strength of character, the passion to succeed, a willingness to work hard, & a commitment to giving back to the community - all values that daniels fund founder, bill daniels felt were critical to success in life. Daniels opportunity scholarships are distributed to 2- & 4-year colleges and universities in co, NM, ut, & wy that provide scholarships to support non-traditional students including adults entering or returning to college; students form alternative schools, juvenile justice facilities & youth offender programs; the ged recipients.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $69,702,756

    Grants listed
    1,593
    Assets, end of year
    $1,400,749,052

  • Tax year 2023

    $68,180,294

    Grants listed
    1,484
    Assets, end of year
    $1,303,622,638

  • Tax year 2022

    $63,585,856

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $1,260,081,162

  • Tax year 2021

    $61,004,769

    Grants listed
    702
    Assets, end of year
    $1,337,017,417

  • Tax year 2020

    $65,014,075

    Grants listed
    789
    Assets, end of year
    $1,271,851,319

Grants paid in 2024

1,593 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Young Americans Education FoundationDenver, CO

    2024 operating support

    $2,406,662
  2. Young Americans Education FoundationDenver, CO

    Additional operating support

    $1,800,000
  3. Advance PathwaysDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $1,750,000
  4. US Chamber of Commerce FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    National civics bee

    $1,750,000
  5. Wyo Complex DBA Wyo Sports RanchCasper, WY

    Wyo sports ranch athletics facility

    $1,500,000
  6. Archdiocese of DenverDenver, CO

    Catholic school core quality teacher pipeline and preparation

    $1,200,000
  7. Ace ScholarshipsGreenwood VLG, CO

    Tuition assistance across our four-state region

    $1,150,000
  8. Colorado Schools FundDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $1,000,000
  9. Excellent Schools New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    New mexico charter school expansion

    $900,000
  10. Step DenverDenver, CO

    Colorado springs- step denver - capital portion

    $750,000
  11. Skills Enrichment CenterColorado Springs, CO

    Kitchen training collaborative, skills chips program

    $740,000
  12. Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolDenver, CO

    Lead the way expansion campaign and general operating support

    $700,000
  13. CrosspurposeDenver, CO

    General operating support and support for the aurora capital project

    $600,000
  14. Charter Fund Incorporated DBA Charter School Growth FundDenver, CO

    National fund iv - building momentum for the next decade

    $500,000
  15. Colorado Gives FoundationArvada, CO

    Matching funds for the colorado gives to youth sports event

    $500,000
  16. Colorado Gives FoundationArvada, CO

    Second matching gift for youth sports giving day

    $500,000
  17. Fullmer Legacy FoundationSouth Jordan, UT

    Fullmer legacy center capital campaign

    $500,000
  18. New Mexico Military Institute Foundation IncorporatedRoswell, NM

    Intermediate preparatory academy (ipa) capital renovation project.

    $500,000
  19. The Bill of Rights InstituteArlington, VA

    Being an american project & civics bee support

    $500,000
  20. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central WyomingCasper, WY

    General operating support + riverton expansion

    $425,000
  21. United States Olympic & Paralympic MuseumColorado Springs, CO

    Bill daniels gallery of inspiration

    $420,000
  22. Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley IncorporatedAlamosa, CO

    General operations and eclc capital campaign

    $400,000
  23. Sober Apartment Living CoDenver, CO

    Sober apartment living property renovation

    $400,000
  24. The Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $400,000
  25. United States Olympic and Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    Team USA boxing

    $400,000
  26. CrosspurposeDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $400,000
  27. National Western Stock ShowDenver, CO

    National western complex (youth development portion)

    $375,000
  28. 50CAN IncWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $350,000
  29. America SucceedsDenver, CO

    Scaling durable skills, civics service corp, and willow education

    $350,000
  30. Colorado League of Charter SchoolsDenver, CO

    League operating support and start-up grants for new charter schools

    $350,000
  31. Respite Care IncorporatedTimnath, CO

    Respite care capital campaign

    $350,000
  32. Marketing & Business Administration Research and Curriculum Center (mba ResColumbus, OH

    Ethics initiative high school program 2.0

    $339,694
  33. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0university of colorado colorado springscollege of business and administration

    $325,000
  34. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    Bill daniels center for children's hearing

    $312,000
  35. A Woman's Place IncorporatedDenver, CO

    General operations and new shelter capital campaign

    $300,000
  36. Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (eccla)Arvada, CO

    Eccla's family childcare home facilities improvement grants

    $300,000
  37. National Alliance for Public Charter SchoolsWashington, DC

    General operating support & charter school expansion in new mexico and utah

    $300,000
  38. Rocky Mountain Preparatory SchoolDenver, CO

    Merger of rocky mountain prep and strive prep

    $300,000
  39. Gold Crown Foundation IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $260,000
  40. Archdiocese of DenverDenver, CO

    Archdiocese of denver preschool scholarships

    $250,000
  41. Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver IncDenver, CO

    Emergency shelter and employment programs

    $250,000
  42. Central Denver Classical High School DBA St John Paul the Great CatholicDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $250,000
  43. Colorado Early CollegesFort Collins, CO

    Colorado early colleges innovation campus equipment and curriculum

    $250,000
  44. Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CO

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0college of business

    $250,000
  45. Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy StudiesWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $250,000
  46. New Mexico State University Foundation IncLas Cruces, NM

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0college of business

    $250,000
  47. ResponseAspen, CO

    Center for hope and healing capital campaign

    $250,000
  48. Saint Francis CenterDenver, CO

    Employment programs

    $250,000
  49. Step DenverDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $250,000
  50. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0university of colorado boulderleeds school of business

    $250,000
  51. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0university of colorado denver business school

    $250,000
  52. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0university of colorado law school

    $250,000
  53. Utah Association of Public Charter SchoolsLehi, UT

    Growing charter school seat capacity project

    $250,000
  54. Volunteers of America Northern RockiesSheridan, WY

    Voa cheyenne facility capital support

    $250,000
  55. Pikes Peak State College FoundationColorado SPGS, CO

    Promise scholarship fund

    $250,000
  56. Reach UniversityAlameda, CA

    National center for the apprenticeship degree

    $250,000
  57. Western States College of ConstructionDenver, CO

    Mastering the craft project

    $250,000
  58. University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Daniels fund ethics initiative 3.0david eccles school of business

    $249,990
  59. Goodwill of ColoradoColorado SPGS, CO

    Microcredentials and it training programs

    $234,200
  60. 5280 High SchoolDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $225,000
  61. Seeds of Hope of Northern ColoradoDenver, CO

    Seeds of hope scholarships

    $225,000
  62. Volunteers of America Incorporated - Colorado BranchDenver, CO

    Older adult programs and services

    $225,000
  63. Chance SportsDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $205,104
  64. J K Mullen High SchoolDenver, CO

    Tuition assistance and reconstruction of tennis courts

    $200,000
  65. One Chance to Grow Up (smart Colorado Previous)Englewood, CO

    General operating support - one chance to grow up (smart colorado)

    $200,000
  66. Springs Rescue MissionColorado SPGS, CO

    Work readiness program

    $200,000
  67. Stout Street FoundationCommerce City, CO

    General operating support

    $200,000
  68. United Way of Southwest ColoradoDurango, CO

    Team up southwest colorado

    $200,000
  69. US Chamber of Commerce FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    2025 national civics bee promotion and khanmigo civics bee study tool

    $200,000
  70. Utah Education Fits AllSandy, UT

    General operating support

    $200,000
  71. Valley FirstColorado City, CO

    Greenhorn valley park multi-use field and track

    $200,000
  72. Valley Hope AssociationParker, CO

    Treatment subsidies at colorado facilities

    $200,000
  73. Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan DenverDenver, CO

    Youth sports programs

    $200,000
  74. YouthentityCarbondale, CO

    Money smart. Career ready.

    $200,000
  75. Loveland Classical SchoolsLoveland, CO

    Ff&e to support school expansion

    $181,000
  76. Athletics & BeyondAurora, CO

    General operating support

    $175,104
  77. Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne Wyoming IncorporatedCheyenne, WY

    Boys & girls club of cheyenne expansion & sports

    $175,000
  78. Invest in KidsDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $175,000
  79. Special Olympics ColoradoAurora, CO

    General operating support

    $175,000
  80. Via Mobility ServicesBoulder, CO

    Paratransit services

    $175,000
  81. Excellent Schools New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    New mexico charter school expansion

    $160,000
  82. Climb WyomingCheyenne, WY

    General operating support

    $150,159
  83. Activate Work IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  84. Archdiocese of Santa FeAlbuquerque, NM

    Catholic school tuition assistance in new mexico

    $150,000
  85. Care and Share IncorporatedColorado SPGS, CO

    Mission essentials - feeding southern colorado

    $150,000
  86. Child Development Center of Natrona CountyCasper, WY

    General operating support

    $150,000
  87. Cimarron Athletic Field at RSS CommitteeRidgway, CO

    Cimarron athletic field capital campaign

    $150,000
  88. Colorado Restaurant FoundationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  89. Denver Metro Chamber Leadership FoundationDenver, CO

    Metro denver civics bee and other programs

    $150,000
  90. Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MN

    Colorado childrens program

    $150,000
  91. High Hopes ColoradoLittleton, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  92. Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain IncorporatedGreenwood VLG, CO

    General operating support for multiple programs

    $150,000
  93. Legacy InstituteColorado SPGS, CO

    Support the launch of the legacy fellowship

    $150,000
  94. Libertas InstituteLehi, UT

    Childrens entrepreneur market expansion

    $150,000
  95. Mi Casa Resource CenterDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  96. Mount Carmel Center of Excellence DBA Mt Carmel Veterans Service CenterColorado Springs, CO

    Veteran's transition and employment programs

    $150,000
  97. Parents ChallengeColorado SPGS, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  98. Partners in Housing IncorporatedColorado SPGS, CO

    Homeless family self-sufficiency program

    $150,000
  99. Prospect Academy of ColoradoArvada, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  100. St Gabriel Classical AcademyColorado Springs, CO

    Expansion of ST. Gabriel classical academy

    $150,000
  101. Tact Kids IncEnglewood, CO

    Capital campaign and general operating support

    $150,000
  102. Volunteers of America Northern RockiesSheridan, WY

    2024 rapid response fund

    $150,000
  103. Wyoming Rescue MissionCasper, WY

    General operating support

    $150,000
  104. Center for American Values IncorporatedPueblo, CO

    Hip virtual education project

    $140,000
  105. Dayspring Christian AcademyGreeley, CO

    Furniture upgrades to support expansion

    $138,800
  106. Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne IncCheyenne, WY

    General operating support

    $130,000
  107. American Legion Colorado Boys StateDenver, CO

    American legion colorado boys state and colorado girls state

    $125,000
  108. Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CO

    General operating support

    $125,000
  109. Global Down Syndrome FoundationDenver, CO

    Global down syndrome hospitality training program

    $125,000
  110. Natrona County Meals on WheelsCasper, WY

    General operating support

    $125,000
  111. Twelve Stones Classical SchoolColorado SPGS, CO

    Expansion of twelve stones classical school

    $125,000
  112. University Prep IncorporatedDenver, CO

    University prep preschool launch

    $125,000
  113. Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $125,000
  114. University of Northern Colorado FoundationGreeley, CO

    Wrestling scholarships

    $124,500
  115. Jewish Family Service of Colorado IncorporatedDenver, CO

    Aging care & connections program

    $110,000
  116. The Master's ApprenticeEnglewood, CO

    General operating support

    $110,000
  117. Work Options for Women DBA Work OptionsDenver, CO

    Job training program

    $110,000
  118. Jewish Family ServiceSalt Lake City, UT

    Older adult programs

    $107,500
  119. Colorado Chamber FoundationDenver, CO

    Colorado state and local civic bees

    $105,000
  120. Junior Achievement of Utah IncorporatedSalt Lake Cty, UT

    General operating support

    $101,667
  121. A Way Out IncCarbondale, CO

    Addiction recovery engagement

    $100,000
  122. Albuquerque Chamber of CommerceAlbuquerque, NM

    Support for pro-charter school efforts

    $100,000
  123. ARC Thrift StoresLakewood, CO

    Working for a purpose employment program

    $100,000
  124. BeyondhomeArvada, CO

    Self-sufficiency program

    $100,000
  125. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver IncorporatedDenver, CO

    Youth sports programs

    $100,000
  126. Climb WyomingCheyenne, WY

    General operating support

    $100,000
  127. Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer ClubAurora, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  128. Colorado SucceedsDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  129. Crossroads of the West Council Boy Scouts of AmericaOgden, UT

    General operating support

    $100,000
  130. Crossroads SchoolLongmont, CO

    Street schools empowerment

    $100,000
  131. Emergency Family Assistance AssociationBoulder, CO

    Transitional housing program

    $100,000
  132. Family Housing Network of Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  133. Family Promise of OgdenOgden, UT

    New facility capital campaign

    $100,000
  134. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Youth sports programs

    $100,000
  135. Gold Crown Foundation IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  136. Griptape IncNew York, NY

    Griptape youth entrepreneurship challenge

    $100,000
  137. Institute for JusticeArlington, VA

    Public interest litigation for educational choice

    $100,000
  138. Laradon Hall Society for Exceptional Children and AdultsDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  139. Meals on Wheels for Loveland and Berthoud ColoradoLoveland, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  140. New Legacy Charter High SchoolAurora, CO

    New legacy early learning center

    $100,000
  141. New Mexico Military Institute Foundation IncorporatedRoswell, NM

    Tuition assistance for nmmi intermediate preparatory academy

    $100,000
  142. Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CA

    Colorado and utah programming

    $100,000
  143. Public Charter Schools of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating support

    $100,000
  144. Red Rock Hockey LeagueSt George, UT

    Multi-sport complex at J.C. Snow park

    $100,000
  145. Reformers AcademyQuincy, MA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  146. Roots Colorado DBA Dirt CoffeehouseLittleton, CO

    Workforce development center

    $100,000
  147. Saint Sebastian Project DenverGreenwood VLG, CO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  148. Special Olympics Utah IncorporatedDraper, UT

    General operating support

    $100,000
  149. The City of Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO

    Gold medal grants

    $100,000
  150. The Joshua SchoolEnglewood, CO

    Launch of the workforce readiness program

    $100,000
  151. Transform Education NowWashington, DC

    Transform education now - parents choose and lead programs

    $100,000
  152. Utah Food BankS Salt Lake, UT

    Timpanogos distribution center

    $100,000
  153. Utah State UniversityLogan, UT

    4-h entrepreneurs, invention convention, and project invent

    $100,000
  154. Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of ColoradoAurora, CO

    Expansion of wildflower montessori schools

    $100,000
  155. AdvanceeduDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $100,000
  156. Colorado Mesa University FoundationGrand JCT, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $100,000
  157. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $100,000
  158. Anam Cara Giving Anam Cara CaregivingLander, WY

    General operating support

    $90,000
  159. Girls on the Run of the RockiesGreenwood VLG, CO

    General operating support

    $90,000
  160. Kings and Priests MinistryNew Castle, CO

    General operating support

    $90,000
  161. Thomas Maclaren State Charter SchoolColorado SPGS, CO

    Young finance scholar online certificate pilot

    $90,000
  162. Project Angel HeartDenver, CO

    Home-delivered meals for metro denver older adults

    $85,000
  163. Catholic Foundation for the Archdiocese of DenverDenver, CO

    Catholic school teacher pipeline & preparation fund

    $80,000
  164. New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    2024 rapid response fund

    $80,000
  165. The Stead SchoolCommerce City, CO

    Expansion, professional development, workforce development curriculum

    $80,000
  166. Gillette College FoundationGillette, WY

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $80,000
  167. Marketing & Business Administration Research and Curriculum Center (mba ResColumbus, OH

    Ethics initiative middle school program

    $76,630
  168. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL

    General operating support for the colorado chapter

    $75,000
  169. American Red Cross Colorado & Wyoming RegionDenver, CO

    Emergency services

    $75,000
  170. Annunciation Catholic ParishDenver, CO

    Early childhood literacy leadership model

    $75,000
  171. Ark Regional ServicesLaramie, WY

    General operating support

    $75,000
  172. Bal Swan Children's CenterBroomfield, CO

    Planning for charter school/early childhood support

    $75,000
  173. Carlsbad Prep AcademyCarlsbad, NM

    Carlsbad prep academy expansion 2023

    $75,000
  174. Casper Boxing ClubCasper, WY

    General operating support

    $75,000
  175. American Preparatory Education FoundationDraper, UT

    American preparatory academy - cedar city

    $75,000
  176. Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory IncCentennial, CO

    Student body expansion and athletic program expansion

    $75,000
  177. Colorado Chamber FoundationDenver, CO

    2024 statewide regional civic bees and colorado state civic bee

    $75,000
  178. Colorado Springs Sports CorporationColorado SPGS, CO

    Rocky mountain state games and colorado senior games

    $75,000
  179. Colorado UpliftAurora, CO

    Career and college readiness program

    $75,000
  180. Constituting AmericaColleyville, TX

    Constituting colorado: teaching the constitution to colorado's students

    $75,000
  181. Denver Scholarship FoundationDenver, CO

    Financial literacy education

    $75,000
  182. Diocese of Colorado Springs Society of St Vincent de PaulColorado SPGS, CO

    2024 rapid response fund

    $75,000
  183. Friends of BroomfieldBroomfield, CO

    General operating support

    $75,000
  184. Hillside ConnectionColorado SPGS, CO

    Hoopster league expansion

    $75,000
  185. Home Front Military NetworkColorado Springs, CO

    2024 rapid response fund

    $75,000
  186. Independence Classical AcademyElizabeth, CO

    Planning and startup costs

    $75,000
  187. Independence InstituteDenver, CO

    General operating support - education policy center

    $75,000
  188. Jefferson AcademyBroomfield, CO

    Startup for jefferson academy coal creek canyon school

    $75,000
  189. Liberty Schools InitiativeLittleton, CO

    Increased education choice/parental engagement

    $75,000
  190. Meals on Wheels of Boulder IncorporatedBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $75,000
  191. National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped DBA Dental Lifeline NDenver, CO

    Donated dental service program in colorado and wyoming

    $75,000
  192. Santa Fe ChristianSanta Fe, NM

    Tuition assistance

    $75,000
  193. Special Olympics Wyoming IncorporatedCasper, WY

    General operating support

    $75,000
  194. St Vincent de Paul Society Particular Council of DenverDenver, CO

    2024 rapid response fund

    $75,000
  195. The Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and HistoBala Cynwyd, PA

    2024 national summit on civic education

    $75,000
  196. Third Future SchoolsAurora, CO

    Summer enrichment/enrollment

    $75,000
  197. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    History day colorado

    $75,000
  198. Common Sense InstituteGreenwood VLG, CO

    Csi daniels scholar fellowship program

    $75,000
  199. Regis UniversityDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $75,000
  200. Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship (bos)

    $75,000
  201. Hornbuckle FoundationLittleton, CO

    Sober living/peer coaching subsidies program.

    $74,195
  202. Advocates of Lake County IncLeadville, CO

    General operating support

    $70,000
  203. Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los AngelesAlhambra, CA

    Replacement of inoperable hvac system at the convent for retired and aging sisters

    $70,000
  204. Community Resource Center IncorporatedDenver, CO

    Rural action network, including two rural philanthropy days conferences.

    $70,000
  205. Denver Police FoundationDenver, CO

    2024 rapid response fund

    $70,000
  206. New Mexico State University Foundation IncLas Cruces, NM

    Youth entrepreneurship and financial education at the arrowhead center

    $70,000
  207. Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome AssociationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $70,000
  208. Special Kidsspecial Families IncorporatedColorado Springs, CO

    Zach's place

    $65,000
  209. Wyoming Women's Business CenterLaramie, WY

    General operating support

    $65,000
  210. Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO

    Scoore

    $62,500
  211. 12-24 Club IncorporatedCasper, WY

    Freshstart cafe

    $62,000
  212. Adam's CampEnglewood, CO

    General operating support

    $60,000
  213. Aging Resources of Douglas CountyCastle Rock, CO

    General operating support

    $60,000
  214. Central Wyoming Senior ServicesCasper, WY

    In-home care support

    $60,000
  215. Denver City LaxDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $60,000
  216. Judge Memorial Catholic High SchoolSalt Lake City, UT

    Little leaguefootball program

    $60,000
  217. Solid Rock Community Development CorporationColorado SPGS, CO

    Semtech academy

    $60,000
  218. Safehouse Denver IncorporatedDenver, CO

    Services for domestic violence survivors facing homelessness

    $55,000
  219. 20 Schools ColoradoDenver, CO

    Charter school planning

    $50,000
  220. A Precious ChildWestminster, CO

    2024 rapid response fund

    $50,000
  221. A Precious ChildWestminster, CO

    Givesports program

    $50,000
  222. Ability Connection ColoradoDenver, CO

    Ability connection colorados creative options

    $50,000
  223. Ability to AccessEnglewood, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  224. Agriculture Future of America IncLiberty, MO

    Agriculture future of americas youth in colorado

    $50,000
  225. America 250 - Colorado 150 CommissionDenver, CO

    America 250 - colorado 150 commission

    $50,000
  226. Arsenal Alliance Soccer Club DBA Utah Soccer AllianceRiverton, UT

    General operating support

    $50,000
  227. Blackhawks Youth OrganizationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  228. Blue Rising CommunitySuperior, CO

    Fentanyl poisoning prevention program

    $50,000
  229. Cache Valley Soccer League DBA Northern Utah United SoccerSmithfield, UT

    General operating support

    $50,000
  230. Catholic Charities of Southern New MexicoLas Cruces, NM

    2024-2025 rapid response block grant

    $50,000
  231. Celebrate EduLafayette, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  232. Child Development Center of Natrona CountyCasper, WY

    2024-2025 rapid response fund

    $50,000
  233. Children's Diabetes FoundationAurora, CO

    Helping hands and helping little hands programs

    $50,000
  234. Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse IncorporatedLogan, UT

    Residential services

    $50,000
  235. City of Albuquerque Police DepartmentAlbuquerque, NM

    2024-2025 rapid response fund block grant

    $50,000
  236. Colorado Christian AcademyEnglewood, CO

    Strategic expansion: enrollment, ta, PD, bible curriculum & kpis

    $50,000
  237. Colorado Golf Association IncorporatedGreenwood VLG, CO

    Us national development program: team colorado and youth on course

    $50,000
  238. Crown Pointe AcademyWestminster, CO

    Planning for expansion of crowne pointe academy

    $50,000
  239. CultivateBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  240. DiakoniaColorado SPGS, CO

    Construction pre-apprenticeship training and employment services

    $50,000
  241. Durango Demon Booster ClubDurango, CO

    Durango high school weightroom & wrestling/mat room improvements

    $50,000
  242. Eagle Valley Community FoundationVail, CO

    Senior meal program, amigas program, and senior wellness fair

    $50,000
  243. FaithbridgeDenver, CO

    Parental engagement and micro schools

    $50,000
  244. Family Star IncorporatedDenver, CO

    In-home parents as first teachers training

    $50,000
  245. Fire Foundation of DenverLittleton, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  246. Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention ProjectGunnison, CO

    Gunnison county substance abuse prevention project

    $50,000
  247. High Rockies Community SchoolFairplay, CO

    High rockies community school planning grant

    $50,000
  248. Jesus on Colfax MinistriesAurora, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  249. Jewish Family ServiceSalt Lake City, UT

    2024 rapid response fund

    $50,000
  250. Microschool Solutions FoundationMesa, AZ

    Microschool solutions ut founders circle cohort

    $50,000

Approved for future payment

68 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Young Americans Education FoundationDenver, CO

    2025 operating support

    $3,511,135
  2. Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MN

    Betty ford campus transformation capital campaign

    $2,600,000
  3. Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolDenver, CO

    Lead the way expansion campaign and general operating support

    $1,400,000
  4. US Chamber of Commerce FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    National civics bee

    $1,250,000
  5. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    University of colorado - colorado springs college of business and administration - ethics initiative collegiate program transition grant (core and southern colorado activities)

    $784,000
  6. New Mexico Military Institute Foundation IncorporatedRoswell, NM

    Intermediate preparatory academy (ipa) capital renovation project.

    $600,000
  7. Charter Fund Incorporated DBA Charter School Growth FundDenver, CO

    National fund iv - building momentum for the next decade

    $500,000
  8. City of Grand Junction ColoradoGrand Junction, CO

    Outdoor sports facility at matchet park

    $500,000
  9. Momentum Advisory CollectiveDenver, CO

    Caf momentum denver: equipping denvers justice-involved youth for success

    $500,000
  10. Wyo ComplexCasper, WY

    Wyo sports ranch athletics facility

    $500,000
  11. National Western Stock ShowDenver, CO

    National western complex (youth development portion)

    $375,000
  12. Second Chance CenterAurora, CO

    Addiction recovery services

    $350,000
  13. Careers in Construction ColoradoColorado SPGS, CO

    General operating support

    $300,000
  14. Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (eccla)Arvada, CO

    Eccla's family childcare home facilities improvement grants

    $300,000
  15. Bridge HouseBoulder, CO

    Boulder & aurora ready to work programs

    $250,000
  16. Central Denver Classical High School DBA St John Paul the Great CatholicDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $250,000
  17. Gold Crown Foundation IncorporatedDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $250,000
  18. Reach UniversityAlameda, CA

    National center for the apprenticeship degree

    $250,000
  19. Seeds of Hope of Northern ColoradoDenver, CO

    Seeds of hope scholarships

    $225,000
  20. AdvanceeduDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship

    $200,000
  21. Augustine Classical AcademyLakewood, CO

    Tuition assistance

    $200,000
  22. Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, CO

    General operating support - one chance to grow up (smart colorado)

    $200,000
  23. Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CO

    Colorado state university college of business - ethics initiative collegiate program transition grant

    $200,000
  24. Denver Tennis Park IncDenver, CO

    Youth tennis programs

    $200,000
  25. Emergency Family Assistance AssociationBoulder, CO

    Transitional housing program

    $200,000
  26. Telluride FoundationTelluride, CO

    Cimarron athletic field capital campaign

    $200,000
  27. Excellent Schools New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating support for the new mexico big bet

    $160,000
  28. Activate Work IncDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  29. Climb WyomingCheyenne, WY

    General operating support

    $150,000
  30. Colorado Springs Sports CorporationColorado SPGS, CO

    Rocky mountain state games and colorado senior games

    $150,000
  31. Denver Metro Chamber Leadership FoundationDenver, CO

    Metro denver civics bee and other programs

    $150,000
  32. Mount Carmel Center of Excellence DBA Mt Carmel Veterans Service CenterColorado Springs, CO

    Veteran's transition and employment programs

    $150,000
  33. Partners in Housing IncorporatedColorado SPGS, CO

    Homeless family self-sufficiency program

    $150,000
  34. Wyoming Rescue MissionCasper, WY

    General operating support

    $150,000
  35. American Legion Colorado Boys StateDenver, CO

    American legion colorado boys state and colorado girls state

    $125,000
  36. University Prep IncorporatedDenver, CO

    University prep preschool launch

    $125,000
  37. Brothers Redevelopment IncorporatedEdgewater, CO

    Home modification & repair and paint-a-thon programs

    $115,000
  38. 50CAN IncWashington, DC

    Transform education now - parents choose and lead programs

    $100,000
  39. Agile Learner FundDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship: expanded impact

    $100,000
  40. ARC Thrift StoresLakewood, CO

    Working for a purpose employment program

    $100,000
  41. Catholic Education Partners FoundationLake Elmo, MN

    Pilot enrollment campaign for catholic schools

    $100,000
  42. Colorado Mesa University FoundationGrand JCT, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship

    $100,000
  43. National Governors Association for Best PracticesWashington, DC

    Chair's initiative

    $100,000
  44. New Mexico State University FoundationLas Cruces, NM

    Boundless opportunity scholarship

    $100,000
  45. Roots Colorado DBA Dirt CoffeehouseLittleton, CO

    Workforce development center

    $100,000
  46. YMCA of Northern ColoradoLafayette, CO

    Ice rink chiller replacement

    $100,000
  47. Girls on the Run of the RockiesGreenwood VLG, CO

    General operating support

    $90,000
  48. Front Range Community College FoundationWestminster, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship

    $80,000
  49. Regis UniversityDenver, CO

    Boundless opportunity scholarship

    $75,000
  50. Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT

    Boundless opportunity scholarship

    $75,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education102 grants $10,921,76131% of the total
  2. Youth development15 grants $5,833,66217% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking17 grants $3,835,80511% of the total
  4. Human services85 grants $3,553,05210% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation43 grants $2,610,4947% of the total
  6. Religion7 grants $1,608,0005% of the total
  7. 14 other causes90 grants $6,531,16619% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado398 grants $39,411,825
  2. Wyoming31 grants $4,175,333
  3. New Mexico25 grants $3,063,717
  4. Utah34 grants $2,933,638
  5. Pennsylvania14 grants $2,057,946
  6. District of Columbia10 grants $1,179,000
  7. California9 grants $874,000
  8. Virginia8 grants $710,000
  9. Ohio2 grants $416,324
  10. Missouri4 grants $280,000

Officers, directors and trustees

18 people as filed

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

  • David BrownTREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 50Pay $390,031
  • Hank BrownDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $6,350
  • Brian DeevyDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $71,186
  • John FitzgeraldDIRECTOR (THRU 06/24) Hours 3Pay $61,850
  • Francisco GarciaDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $66,350
  • Joshua GreenSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (AS OF 03/24) Hours 50Pay $171,790
  • Margaret KelleyDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $68,818
  • Tom MarinkovichDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $67,850
  • Susana MartinezDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $62,350
  • Kristen MorganCHIEF OF STAFF Hours 50Pay $335,565
  • James R NicholsonDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $69,154
  • Bo PerettoSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $227,423
  • Luke RaglandSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $341,301
  • Laura RizzoSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 01/24) Hours 50Pay $9,646
  • Hanna SkanderaPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 50Pay $969,680
  • John SuthersBOARD CHAIRMAN Hours 4Pay $76,350
  • Randall WellsDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $69,881
  • Leroy WilliamsDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $65,350

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