Agur Foundation
Agur Foundation is a private foundation based in Foxfield, Colorado. It supports church facilities and church planting, including work with Colorado churches and international ministries, and also makes grants to humanitarian causes.
Agur Foundation at a glance
In short: Agur Foundation gave $208K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Virginia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,587
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,299
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,304
- Total assets
- $6,445,843
- +185.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Agur Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16350 E Arapahoe Rd 108 Box 331, Foxfield, CO 80016
Phone: (720) 488-6803
Website: https://www.agurfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Agur Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ICM ($94K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 75 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Virginia (45%) and Colorado (33%), followed by Illinois (11%), Florida (5%), and New Mexico (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Agur Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 415% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $406K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ICM Hampton, VA | Help Build Churches Worldwide | $93,800 |
| Grace Counseling Center Littleton, CO | Mental Health Counseling | $27,000 |
| Multiplication Network Minist Sauk Village, IL | Int's Church Startups and Support | $23,000 |
| Insights 4 Ministry Parker, CO | Support Ministry Work | $13,500 |
| Shining Stars Foundation Winter Park, CO | Programs for Pediatric Cancer | $11,200 |
| Mies Foundation Lakeland, FL | International Distribution of Bible | $10,608 |
| CASA Tabito Loveland, CO | Support Internation Nursing | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's Staff Mission Albuquerque, NM | Int'l Church Planting Missionaries | $6,000 |
| The Masters Cares Foundation Frisco, TX | GB Welding | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Colorado Centennial, CO | Games for Specail Needs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,445,843 | $161,933 | $223,245 | $207,587 | 12 | $207,587 | $66,760 | $50,006 |
| 2023 | $2,257,921 | $67,761 | $209,569 | $185,115 | 13 | $192,107 | $71,036 | $147,234 |
| 2022 | $2,408,666 | $39,031 | $321,134 | $277,605 | 10 | $287,047 | $91,453 | $174,407 |
| 2021 | $2,536,822 | $1,013,699 | $445,012 | $405,618 | 18 | $418,366 | $249,096 | $6,878 |
| 2020 | $1,967,376 | $47,905 | $173,115 | $138,515 | 22 | — | $152,354 | $3,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Agur Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Agur Foundation states that its mission is to use entrusted resources to create facilities and opportunities to help transform people’s lives through the Saving Grace of Jesus Christ. Its stated priorities include helping Colorado startup Christian churches acquire or develop facilities, funding international church facilities, supporting international ministries that plant daughter congregations, assisting humanitarian causes, and fundraising for ministries through outdoor fundraising adventures.
The foundation’s website describes facility assistance that may include referrals to financing sources and consultants, matching a ministry plan with a suitable facility, and comparing options such as existing buildings, land subdivision, and phased new construction. For international work, the website says that Agur Foundation, International Cooperating Ministries, and matching partners have helped fund more than 175 churches in 46 countries.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Shining Stars Foundation describes its mission as supporting children with cancer, young adult survivors, and their families through recreational and social programs. Mies Foundation says it equips Christian workers with Scripture and supports those sent by churches to extend God’s Kingdom. Special Olympics Colorado describes its mission as providing sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Agur Foundation gave 12 grants totaling $207,587. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $93,800, with a median of $10,304.
The largest grants included $93,800 to ICM for helping build churches worldwide; $27,000 to Grace Counseling Center for mental health counseling; $23,000 to Multiplication Network Minist for international church startups and support; and $13,500 to Insights 4 Ministry to support ministry work. Other grants included $11,200 to Shining Stars Foundation, $10,608 to Mies Foundation, $10,000 to Casa Tabito, and $6,000 to Shepherd’s Staff Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric S. White as Executive Director and Jane E. White as Treasurer.
Agur Foundation is led by Eric S. White, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric S. White
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane E. White
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Agur Foundation
How much does Agur Foundation give each year?
Agur Foundation gave $208K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $185K across 13 grants.
What is Agur Foundation's typical grant size?
Agur Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,304, and its average grant was $17,299, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Agur Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Agur Foundation give grants?
Agur Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (33%) and Illinois (11%).
Does Agur Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Agur Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Agur Foundation's largest grantees?
Agur Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ICM ($93,800), Grace Counseling Center ($27,000) and Multiplication Network Minist ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Agur Foundation?
Agur Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Agur Foundation fund?
Agur Foundation states that its mission is to use entrusted resources to create facilities and opportunities to help transform people’s lives through the Saving Grace of Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Agur Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Agur Foundation's EIN?
Agur Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0829063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Agur 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Agur Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/agur-foundation-morg_a84b831aa43943409863b636bbd730d5
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