Acclivity Foundation
Acclivity Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 10 grants totaling $100,000 to charitable organizations in Colorado and North Dakota.
Acclivity Foundation at a glance
In short: Acclivity Foundation gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,121,150
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Acclivity Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3160 Majestic View Pt, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 352-6195
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acclivity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pikes Peak Community Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 20% to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Acclivity Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | The mental health and homelessness fund | $25,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future Colorado Springs, CO | Titans campaign | $10,000 |
| UND Alumni Association Foundation Grand Forks, ND | Charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| North Dakota Community Foundation Bismarck, ND | Charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Denver, CO | Support for the Colorado Springs community | $5,000 |
| Tessa Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Homeward Pikes Peak Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| The Place Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,121,150 | $86,168 | $105,244 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,749 | $83,173 | $103,667 |
| 2024 | $2,135,631 | $110,176 | $78,214 | $70,000 | 12 | $72,829 | $107,347 | $103,419 |
| 2023 | $2,103,669 | $91,245 | $37,576 | $27,000 | 3 | $36,177 | $89,846 | $101,256 |
| 2022 | $2,050,000 | $2,050,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Acclivity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting qualified charitable organizations but does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants included support for community foundations, homelessness services, and other charitable organizations. For example, Pikes Peak Community Foundation describes its mission as building a community endowment, helping donors address community needs, and providing philanthropic leadership. The Place says it helps youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness through essential services and a supportive community. TESSA describes its work as providing confidential programs for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues. Homeward Pikes Peak says it empowers individuals and families to access stable housing and increase mental health, recovery, and economic stability.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Acclivity Foundation reported 10 grants totaling $100,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500.
Largest reported grants included $25,000 to Pikes Peak Community Foundation for “The mental health and homelessness fund” and $25,000 to Springs Rescue Mission for its charitable purpose. Other grants included $10,000 each to Foundation for Colorado Springs Future for the Titans campaign, UND Alumni Association Foundation for its charitable purpose, and North Dakota Community Foundation for its charitable purpose. The foundation also gave $5,000 to The Salvation Army for support for the Colorado Springs community; $4,000 each to TESSA, Homeward Pikes Peak, and The Place; and $3,000 to Empty Stocking Fund, with the latter four grants reported for the organizations’ charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen G Boe and Scott Boe as board members, and Kristin Boe and Katie Boe as advisory board members.
Acclivity Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen G Boe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Katie Boe
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kristin Boe
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott Boe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Acclivity Foundation
How much does Acclivity Foundation give each year?
Acclivity Foundation gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 12 grants.
What is Acclivity Foundation's typical grant size?
Acclivity Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Acclivity Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Acclivity Foundation give grants?
Acclivity Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (7 grants).
Who are Acclivity Foundation's largest grantees?
Acclivity Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pikes Peak Community Foundation ($25,000), Springs Rescue Mission ($25,000) and Foundation for Colorado Springs Future ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Acclivity Foundation?
Acclivity Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Acclivity Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting qualified charitable organizations but does not state a specific mission. Its 2025 grants included support for community foundations, homelessness services, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acclivity Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Acclivity Foundation's EIN?
Acclivity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1349768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Acclivity Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Acclivity Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/acclivity-foundation-morg_640185f075ee43f6bc2dad021a3d69d6
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