Bacon Family Foundation
The Bacon Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Established in August 1994, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting nonprofit initiatives primarily within Colorado and the surrounding region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$248K
-64.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$481K
-36.7% YoY
Grant Count
22
-24.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-16.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bacon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily for health care and hospitals, as well as for children, youth, and social services.
Primary funding areas include:
- Health and hospitals
- Social and human services
- Education (including libraries and higher education)
- Children and youth services
- Community development
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about application procedures. There are no stated deadlines.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$22,800
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 98% of grants remain within Colorado, with particular emphasis on the Grand Junction region. The foundation also supports projects in Massachusetts and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $693,213
- Total Revenue: $327,056
- Total Expenses: $802,999
- Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving:
- Total giving (2024): $759,500
- Total giving (recent year): $706,300
Grant Distribution by Category:
- Social & Human Services: approximately 27%
- Health: approximately 23%
- Education: approximately 16%
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $248,103 | $693,213 | $1,169,156 |
| Revenue | $83,174 | $327,056 | $81,152 |
| Expenses | $528,284 | $802,999 | $751,780 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $498,513 | $774,465 | $720,653 |
| Net Investment Income | $53,403 | $298,522 | $54,042 |
| Distributable Amount | $21,166 | $42,726 | $79,731 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Grand Valley Catholic Outreach ($100,000), Colorado Mesa University Foundation ($50,000), Mind Springs Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARRUPE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL DENVER, CO | BENEFIT OF THE LEAD THE WAY CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR HEALTH & HOPE CENTENNIAL, CO | TO HIRE A PT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR | $15,000 |
| CENTER FOR HEALTH & HOPE CENTENNIAL, CO | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE 17TH ANNUAL SWINGING @ AIDS GOLF BENEFIT | $5,000 |
| COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION GRAND JUNCTION, CO | FUNDS TO CONTRUCT PA/PT/OTC ON THE CMU CAMPUS BEGINNING IN APRIL 2021. | $50,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK GRAND JUNCTION, CO | CHRISTMAS DONATION TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | $15,000 |
| FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES GRAND JUNCTION, CO | CHRISTMAS DONATION TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES | $5,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF COLORADO GRAND JUNCTION, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| GRAND VALLEY CATHOLIC OUTREACH GRAND JUNCTION, CO | CHRISTMAS DONATION TO BENEFIT GRAND VALLEY CATHOLIC OUTREACH | $10,000 |
| GRAND VALLEY CATHOLIC OUTREACH GRAND JUNCTION, CO | BENEFIT OF THE CATHOLIC OUTREACH | $100,000 |
| HOMEWARD BOUND OF THE GRAND VALLEY GRAND JUNCTION, CO | CHRISTMAS DONATION TO BENEFIT HOMEWARD BOUND OF THE GRAND VALLEY | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stephen Bacon – President
- Andrew Bacon – Vice President
- Linda Bacon Reid – Secretary/Treasurer (compensated board member, $15,000 annual compensation)
- Amy Bacon Hill – Director
- Herbert Bacon – Director
- Laura May Bacon – Director
Founder: Herbert L. Bacon
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN BACON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ANDREW BACON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LINDA BACON REID | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 20 | $15,000 |
| AMY BACON HILL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking focused on health care institutions and social services organizations. Recent capital campaign support includes significant contributions to West Springs Hospital's expansion efforts and educational infrastructure projects at Colorado Mesa University.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bacon Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily for health care and hospitals, as well as for children, youth, and social services. Primary funding areas include: • Health and hospitals • Social and human services • Education (including libraries and higher education) • Children and youth services • Community development • Arts and culture
How do I apply for a grant from Bacon Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $250–$200,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant size: $22,800 • Recent annual grant activity: 31 grants awarded **Types of Support:** • General operating support • Project support • Building/capital campaigns **Recent Grants (2024):** • West Springs Hospital: $200,000 (for $2,000,000 Challenge Capital Campaign) • Grand Valley Catholic Outreach: $100,000 • Colorado Mesa University Foundation: $50,000 (for Physician Assistant/Physical T…
Where does Bacon Family Foundation make grants?
Approximately 98% of grants remain within Colorado, with particular emphasis on the Grand Junction region. The foundation also supports projects in Massachusetts and Texas.
What size grants does Bacon Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Bacon Family Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $481K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bacon Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Bacon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bacon Family Foundation's EIN?
Bacon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1269589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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