Ardent Grove Foundation
We are a 503c3 nonprofit that services Colorado citizens with mental health needs. We provide reduced-cost non insurance services in the form of free public mental health education events and a mental health clinic that treats children adults families couples and also provides psychological assessment. We off everything at little or no cost through donations and volunteer work by staff and community members.
Ardent Grove Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $311,128
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $934,393
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $896,371
- +50.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ardent Grove Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Trust Denver, CO | Programming | $210,977 |
| Caring for Denver Denver, CO | Programing | $91,543 |
| Wana Brands Foundation Boulder, CO | General operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,128 | $934,393 | $896,371 | — | — |
| 2024 | $321,984 | $863,369 | $597,003 | $352,520 | 3 |
| 2023 | $69,572 | $402,310 | $361,430 | — | — |
| 2022 | $30,773 | $142,098 | $140,611 | — | — |
| 2021 | $29,877 | $103,262 | $106,920 | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,206 | $59,493 | $42,991 | — | — |
About Ardent Grove Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ardent Grove Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $311K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ardent Grove Foundation is led by Emily Markley, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily Markley
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Tom Ventura
Board Chair
Board Secretary → Board of Directors, 2023
Board of Directors → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny McCarthy
Board of Directors
Board Member → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Sisco
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Skipper
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Anderson
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Reichenberger
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Irby
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Mejia
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Courtney Boltz (2022–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Scott Melin (2022–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Mark Korell (2023–2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Rachel Kelley (2024) — Board of Directors
- Former: Laura Rossbert (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Erin Jacklin (2022) — Financial Officer
- Former: Kendra Doukas (2022) — Lead Clinical Supervisor
- Former: Chelsea Campbell (2020–2021) — Clinic Director
- Former: Courtney Klein (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Kloewer (2020–2021) — Marketing Director
- Former: Kendra Wagner (2020–2021) — Lead Clinical Supervisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $112K, to Emily Markley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ardent Grove Foundation
How large is Ardent Grove Foundation?
Ardent Grove Foundation reported $311K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $934K.
What is Ardent Grove Foundation?
Ardent Grove Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Denver, CO. It holds $311K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ardent Grove Foundation operate?
Ardent Grove Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Ardent Grove Foundation's EIN?
Ardent Grove Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3226007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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