Believe Inc
Believe Inc is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $36K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Believe Inc at a glance
In short: Believe Inc gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $511), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,022
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $511
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $511
- Total assets
- $36,394
- +719.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Believe Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foreseeable Future ($650). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Believe Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $1K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foreseeable Future Franklin, TN | General Charitable Purposes | $650 |
| C-Suite for Christ Colgate, WI | General Charitable Purposes | $372 |
Ready to take the next step with Believe Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,394 | — | $70,319 | $1,022 | 2 | $70,319 | $104 |
| 2024 | $4,440 | $12,950 | $90,286 | $1,073 | 2 | $90,286 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Believe Inc reported a distributable amount of $104 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Believe Inc is led by Tammy Hickey, Founder & CEO on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tammy Hickey
Founder & CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Believe Inc
How much does Believe Inc give each year?
Believe Inc gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
How large is Believe Inc?
Believe Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Believe Inc operate?
Believe Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
What is Believe Inc's EIN?
Believe Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3791995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
Other open foundation grants in Colorado
Colorado Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Believe Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Colorado
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
Christian Community Foundation Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
WaterStone supports domestic and international nonprofits, including Christian ministries and charitable and educational organizations, through donor-directed grants; eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)s whose mission aligns with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, with awards ranging from $5,028 to $11 million, and were concentrated in Texas and Colorado. Grant recommendations come from donor-advised fund holders; the profile does not state that it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$746.4M
Grants
1,651
Total Given
$161.8M
Daniels Fund
Denver, CO
The Daniels Fund supports nonprofits working in aging, amateur sports, disabilities, addiction, early childhood and K–12 education, homelessness, and youth development. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $14,000, primarily for organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming; select national-impact programs are also eligible, by invitation only.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
1,593
Total Given
$69.7M
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 Bold Foundation Inc
Denver, CO
The Bold Foundation supports access to higher education and academic research through scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other student funding for students around the country. Its typical giving level is not stated, and the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.9M
Grants
769
Total Given
$1.2M
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
More similar funders
More Funders in Colorado
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Believe Inc'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.
Believe Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?