Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2009, it says it supports its community and people affected by life-changing tragedies.
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation gave $252K across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $252,453
- +36.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +55.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,072
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $968
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2025 filing. Its website provides an application process for donation requests, but the filing states that contributions are limited to preselected charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 revised application requests 6–8 weeks’ advance notice; it does not specify a fixed deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2026 revised application requests 6–8 weeks’ advance notice; it does not specify a fixed deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 California Street 4800, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 893-9800
Website: https://bachusschankercares.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MADD Colorado ($101K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 159 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 3% to recipients in Wyoming. The foundation’s website describes its charitable support as involving local, state, and national civic organizations, while its listed 2025 grants were predominantly in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2020) to $252K (2025). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MADD Colorado Denver, CO | 2025 Partnership Payment to MADD as the Statewide Sponsor of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. | $101,053 |
| Kenzi's Causes Aurora, CO | Support their mission of supporting underprivileged children and their families throughout the state of Colorado by providing them with the tools and resources needed to truly thrive and live an overall more well-rounded life. | $21,000 |
| Jamlac Denver, CO | Donation to the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic Joy of Giving Fundraiser. | $15,000 |
| Judi's House Aurora, CO | Strength in the Face of Adversity Luncheon | $10,000 |
| Childsafe Colorado Fort Collins, CO | Annual Gala to honor the dedicated work of ChildSafe's clients and thereapists to create a path of healing from childhood abuse. Childsafes 2025 Trivia Boo Fundraiser | $7,500 |
| Martyred Angels Foundation Boulder, CO | Donation to Support the Mission of the organization: We provide community support to families struggling after the tragic death of a child. | $5,000 |
| Illuminate Colorado Inc Denver, CO | Sponsorship of their Annual Light the Way Fundraiser Sponsor to support their mission to strengthening families, organizations, and communities to prevent child maltreatment and Harvest Festival | $4,000 |
| Joy and Justice Timnath, CO | Fundraising | $4,000 |
| Brothers Redevelopment Edgewater, CO | Miscellanous Sponsorships | $3,000 |
| Cheyenne American Legion Post Cheyenne, WY | Sponsor the team | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $968 | $275,500 | $277,192 | $252,453 | 62 | $271,021 | $479 |
| 2024 | $2,660 | $209,000 | $206,926 | $185,251 | 40 | $201,507 | $460 |
| 2023 | $55,586 | $120,500 | $138,934 | $135,870 | 17 | $135,870 | — |
| 2022 | $74,020 | $187,715 | $116,673 | $105,548 | 18 | $105,548 | — |
| 2021 | $2,978 | $168,105 | $166,434 | $147,765 | 22 | $147,765 | — |
| 2020 | $1,307 | $97,498 | $115,497 | $103,533 | 15 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $479 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 describes its commitment as supporting the community and people affected by life-changing tragedies. Its giving includes organizations serving children and families, people affected by abuse or violence, and other local community causes.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Judi’s House says it helps children and families grieving a death find connection and healing. ChildSafe Colorado says it works to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and heal childhood trauma through treatment, education, and community outreach. Illuminate Colorado says it strengthens families, organizations, and communities to prevent child maltreatment. Other 2025 recipients include Rooted 303, which describes itself as a support group helping people in recovery reclaim their lives, and Brothers Redevelopment, which provides safe, affordable, accessible housing and housing services for low-income, elderly, and disabled Coloradans.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $252,453. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $101,053, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $101,053 to MADD Colorado, described as a 2025 partnership payment for its statewide sponsorship; $21,000 to Kenzi’s Causes; $15,000 to JAMLAC; $10,000 to Judi’s House; and $7,500 to ChildSafe Colorado.
The foundation’s website says applications are reviewed monthly and that applicants are notified of acceptance or rejection within 60 days. Its application materials request information about the organization and event, a federal tax ID and IRS Letter of Determination, and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State. The 2026 revised application asks applicants to allow 6–8 weeks’ advance notice and says incomplete applications may be returned or delayed. The website also says payment is mailed Net 30 upon receipt of a sponsorship invoice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Darin L. Schanker as chairman and J. Kyle Bachus as president and treasurer.
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation is led by J Kyle Bachus, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J Kyle Bachus
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin L Schanker
Chairman
Chairman of Board of Director → Chariman of Board of Directors, 2024
Chariman of Board of Directors → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation
How much does Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation give each year?
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation gave $252K across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $185K across 40 grants.
What is Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,072, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation give grants?
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (21 grants), Fort Collins, CO (12 grants), Aurora, CO (4 grants) and Loveland, CO (4 grants).
Does Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include MADD Colorado ($101,053), Kenzi's Causes ($21,000) and Jamlac ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation?
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation reported $968 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $271K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $479 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its commitment as supporting the community and people affected by life-changing tragedies. Its giving includes organizations serving children and families, people affected by abuse or violence, and other local community causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2025 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's EIN?
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4030641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bachus & Schanker Cares 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Colorado Gives Foundation
Arvada, CO
Colorado Gives Foundation funds nonprofits serving Jefferson County in areas including food security, early care and education, workforce development, housing, health and convenient neighborhoods; it also offers statewide nonprofit capacity-building support. Typical giving varies widely: its 2024 median grant was $17,814, while Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant awards ranged from $2,500 to $100,000. It accepts applications through listed grant opportunities, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$527.1M
Grants
2,211
Total Given
$91.0M
The Denver Foundation
Denver, CO
The Denver Foundation supports nonprofits working in economic opportunity, environment and climate, housing, and youth well-being, with an emphasis on racial equity and historically underserved communities in the seven-county Metro Denver region. Its Community Grants typically range from $20,000 to $50,000; the 2024 median across reported grants was $26,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,184
Total Given
$131.7M
The Colorado Health Foundation
Denver, CO
The Colorado Health Foundation funds nonprofit organizations and public agencies working to improve health and health equity in Colorado, including projects in areas such as primary care, housing, food access, and economic opportunity. Its 2024 median grant was $80,000, though awards varied widely; it prioritizes organizations serving Coloradans.
Assets
$2.9B
Grants
684
Total Given
$102.2M
Anschutz Family Foundation
Denver, CO
The Anschutz Family Foundation funds Colorado nonprofits serving families and communities, with interests including self-sufficiency, basic needs, health, youth, education, and rural development. Typical grants are $5,000–$10,000, and it aims to support both rural and urban Colorado communities. Applicants may apply; funding is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Assets
$46.9M
Grants
314
Total Given
$2.7M
Otter Cares Foundation
Fort Collins, CO
Assets
$9.7M
Grants
490
Total Given
$693K
Western Union Foundation
Denver, CO
The Western Union Foundation, which closed at the end of 2025, funded workforce readiness, education, job creation, and economic opportunity programs, including support for migrants and displaced people. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $500,000, with a median of about $125,000, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states and around the world. It accepted only requests from preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited applications.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
21
Total Given
$3.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in Colorado
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bachus-and-schanker-cares-foundation-morg_9b99e46a1cad4e5f835c2139800281ef
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_264030641_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Bachus \& Schanker Cares Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/bachus-and-schanker-cares-foundation-morg_9b99e46a1cad4e5f835c2139800281ef},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-09. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?