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Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation

DENVER, CO EIN: 26-4030641 Website

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

5states

Cities

ArvadaAuroraBooneBoulderBridgevilleBrightonCentennialCommerce CityCoppellDenverDeverEdgewaterElizabethEnglewoodEugeneFort CollinsFranktownGreeleyLakewoodLittleton

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

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$57K$115K$172K$230K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$46K$93K$139K$185K15 grants202022 grants202118 grants202217 grants202340 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MADD COLORADO$78KKENZI'S CAUSES$22KJUSTICE AND MERCY LEGAL …$16KTHE FUNK FOUNDATION$5KLAFAYETTE WARRIOR RUGBY …$4KGARRETSON'S SPORT CENTER$4KCHILDSAFE COLORADO INC$4KHOPE ANIMAL - ASSISTED C…$3KRALSTON HOUSE CHILD ADVO…$3KSPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION…$3K

Grant Size Distribution

112 grants across all recorded years

107<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DARIN L SCHANKERCHARIMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS10
J KYLE BACHUSPRESIDENT/TREASURER10

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

**2025 Initiatives:**

2025

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

2025

Served as Silver Sponsor of the 2025 SAVA Soirée (October 18, 2025) in Loveland, Colorado, supporting survivors of sexual violence

2025

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

Email: caresfoundation@coloradolaw.net

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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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