Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation
The Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2009, the foundation is a company-sponsored foundation created by Bachus & Schanker, LLC, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm. The foundation is committed to supporting community organizations and those affected by life-changing tragedies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3K
-95.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$185K
+36.3% YoY
Grant Count
40
+135.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-42.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to support organizations designed to assist those who have fallen on hard times or are suffering from illness or injury. The foundation focuses on giving back to neighborhood communities and supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Domestic violence prevention and survivor support
- Child welfare and youth programs
- Disability services and support
- Disaster relief and emergency assistance
- Sports and recreation programs
- Educational initiatives
- Animal rescue and welfare
- Legal aid services
- Healthcare and medical research support
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, with particular emphasis on the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $120,500
- Expenses: $138,934
- Total Assets: $55,600
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Net Income: Negative (expenses exceeded revenue)
Tax-Exempt Status: July 2009
EIN: 26-4030641
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,660 | $55,586 | $74,020 |
| Revenue | $209,000 | $120,500 | $187,715 |
| Expenses | $206,926 | $138,934 | $116,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $201,507 | $135,870 | $105,548 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $460 | — | — |
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
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARIN L SCHANKER | CHARIMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10 | — |
| J KYLE BACHUS | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Initiatives:**
Partnered with Kenzi's Causes in December 2025 to support the Dolls for Daughters® & Toys for Boys® Toy Shops, which provided 33,892 toys to Colorado children
Served as Silver Sponsor of the 2025 SAVA Soirée (October 18, 2025) in Loveland, Colorado, supporting survivors of sexual violence
Sponsored the 2025 Joy & Justice 5K at Timnath Reservoir, supporting survivors of domestic violence
The foundation maintains an active blog documenting its community involvement and partnership activities.
Contact Information
Address: 1801 California Street, Suite 4800, Denver, CO 80202-2658
Phone: 303-893-9800
Website: www.bachusschankercares.com
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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