Anschutz Family Foundation
The Anschutz Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by Fred and Marian Pfister Anschutz, who built their wealth through successful ventures in the gas, oil, real estate, and ranching industries. Based in Denver, Colorado, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of 4 employees.
Key facts about Anschutz Family Foundation
- EIN
- 74-2132676
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,611,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 305
- Average grant
- $8,564
- Median grant
- $8,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (61 of 300, 2024)
- Total assets
- $46,904,058
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anschutz Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Anschutz Family Foundation's 305 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (44 grants), Fort Collins, CO (13 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (11 grants) and Alamosa, CO (7 grants). 83% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Anschutz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 61 of 300 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.9M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+11.5% YoY
Grant Count
305
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+3.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anschutz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports human services, community development, and self-sufficiency efforts. Specific funding areas include:
- Civic and community capacity building
- Economic development
- Crisis intervention
- Disabled people services
- Food, shelter, and homeless services
- Low-income housing
- Self-sufficiency programs
- Family services
- Literacy programs
- Senior programs
- Youth development and children's services
- Neighborhoods
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts unsolicited applications and highly recommends submitting a Letter of Inquiry prior to a full application or contacting the foundation by phone.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is a place-based funder with primary focus on Colorado, with particular attention to rural areas. It also funds in Kansas and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 305 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $45.8 million
- Total Revenue: $1.4 million
- Total Expenses: $3.63 million
- Total Liabilities: $666
- Total Grants Made: $2.22 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,904,058 | $45,765,575 | $48,003,126 |
| Revenue | $5,012,867 | $1,395,067 | $14,269,222 |
| Expenses | $3,874,445 | $3,628,157 | $3,832,299 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,421,476 | $3,148,495 | $3,148,686 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,610,543 | $1,263,584 | $13,991,891 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,916,444 | $2,699,720 | $2,685,585 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,523 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Anschutz Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley ($30,000), Escuela de Guadalupe ($30,000 across 2 grants), La Puente Home Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley Alamosa, CO | General operating support to provide high-quality, affordable, year-round programming to children and youth across five clubs in the San Luis Valley. | $30,000 |
| La Puente Home Inc Alamosa, CO | General operating support for essential human services for homeless and economically disadvantaged residents of the San Luis Valley. | $25,000 |
| Grand Kids Learning Center Fraser, CO | General operating support to provide high-quality early learning for children, ages 8 weeks to 6 years old, across three locations in Grand County. | $21,000 |
| Escuela de Guadalupe Denver, CO | General operating support to uplift students by offering an education that integrates Spanish and English bi-literacy, Catholic values, and academic rigor. | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS Denver, CO | To support the production of Colorado Experience, an award-winning history series that explores the people, events and places that have shaped Colorado. | $20,000 |
| Northwest Colorado Health Steamboat Springs, CO | To support the Haven Assisted Living and the Home and Community Based Services program providing non-medical support for homebound residents in Moffat County. | $15,000 |
| Brothers Redevelopment Inc Edgewater, CO | To support the Home Modification and Repair Program and Paint-A-Thon Program for low-income seniors and disabled homeowners. | $12,500 |
| Posada Pueblo, CO | General operating support for shelter, housing, education, and employment resources for homeless individuals and families in Pueblo County. | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Pueblo, CO | General operating support to provide high-quality, affordable, year-round programming to children and youth in Pueblo County. | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado Pueblo, CO | General operating support for supportive services that stabilize and strengthen economically disadvantaged families in southern Colorado. | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Anschutz-Rodgers | Chair, President | 3 | — |
| Robert S Rich | VP, Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kelly Dickson Cooper | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Susan Rodgers Drumm | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Melinda Rodgers Couzens | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Melissa Rodgers Padgett | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| John Manning Couzens Jr | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Henry Porter Couzens | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Fredrick William Couzens | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Emilie Suzanne Padgett | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Elizabeth Anne Padgett | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Abigail Claire Padgett | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
| Caroline Porter Padgett | Trustee | 0.08 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with over 240 grants made in recent years. The foundation operates a grantee portal for online applications and provides resources to help applicants understand grant requirements, including guidance on fiscal sponsors versus fiscal agents and IRS determination letter procedures.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus Receives $50 Million Gift from The Anschutz FoundationFrequently Asked Questions
What does Anschutz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports human services, community development, and self-sufficiency efforts. Specific funding areas include: • Civic and community capacity building • Economic development • Crisis intervention • Disabled people services • Food, shelter, and homeless services • Low-income housing • Self-sufficiency programs • Family services • Literacy programs • Senior programs • Youth development and children's services • Neighborhoods
How do I apply for a grant from Anschutz Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited applications and highly recommends submitting a Letter of Inquiry prior to a full application or contacting the foundation by phone. **Application Guidelines:** • One application per organization per calendar year • Grants available for up to two years, after which organizations must take a year off before re-applying • General operating support is accepted, with the possibility of matching or challenge grants at the foundation's discretion • Online applicatio…
Where does Anschutz Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is a place-based funder with primary focus on Colorado, with particular attention to rural areas. It also funds in Kansas and Michigan.
What size grants does Anschutz Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Anschutz Family Foundation awarded 305 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Anschutz Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Anschutz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Anschutz Family Foundation's EIN?
Anschutz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2132676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Anschutz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.