The Boettcher Foundation is a Denver-based private philanthropic organization established in 1937 by Claude K. Boettcher and his son, Charles, with additional support from other family members. Operating as a 501(c)(3) private nonoperating foundation, the organization invests in people, programs, and organizations across Colorado to provide a foundation for transformational impact and community building.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$279.0M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.2M
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10.2M
+4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation believes in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Its core belief is that courageous leadership benefits every community in the state.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education — particularly through its flagship scholarship program
- Biomedical Research — supporting scientific innovation at Colorado's leading research institutions
- Leadership Development — at multiple levels across the state
- Community Building and Infrastructure — fostering connections between individuals and organizations
- Rural Development — strengthening organizational capacity in rural communities
Grantmaking
The foundation offers multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds exclusively throughout Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $278,999,943
- Total Revenue: $24,008,406
- Total Expenses: $15,820,050
- Total Giving: $10,243,625
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $271,000,000
- Total Revenue: $19,000,000
- Total Expenses: $15,100,000
Workforce: 13 employees (as of 2024)
Historical Context: The foundation has invested more than $375 million in Colorado through scholarships, biomedical research funding, and capital grants since its establishment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $278,999,943 | $270,811,587 | $266,902,779 |
| Revenue | $24,008,406 | $19,026,629 | $15,010,009 |
| Expenses | $15,820,050 | $15,117,821 | $14,850,545 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,481,866 | $14,565,111 | $13,865,743 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,552,370 | $17,811,071 | $12,770,036 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,312,616 | $16,070,501 | $16,421,932 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Boettcher Foundation
Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Community Connections Grants
BOETTCHER FOUNDATION
Amount
US $20,000 - US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants
BOETTCHER FOUNDATION
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Katie Kramer — President and Chief Executive Officer
- Karen L. Kruse — Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Finance
- Tiffany Anderson — Vice President of Grants and Programs
- Curtis L. Esquibel — Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY L MOORE | CHAIR | 1.5 | $1,000 |
| TONY FRANK | PAST CHAIR | 1.2 | $1,000 |
| MICHELLE LUCERO | CHAIR-ELECT | 1.5 | $1,000 |
| PAMELA SHOCKLEY-ZALABAK | SECRETARY | 1.5 | $1,000 |
| JASON WHEELER | TREASURER | 1.5 | $1,000 |
| REBECCA LOVE KOURLIS | TRUSTEE | 1.2 | $1,000 |
| DAVID MILLER | TRUSTEE | 1.2 | — |
| RICO MUNN | TRUSTEE | 1.2 | $1,000 |
| LINDSEY PAULSON | TRUSTEE | 1.2 | $1,000 |
| RICK PEDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1.2 | — |
| LISA ZUNIGA RAMIREZ | TRUSTEE | 1.2 | $1,000 |
| KATIE S KRAMER | PRES/CEO | 40 | $373,601 |
| KAREN KRUSE | COO/VP FINAN | 40 | $212,371 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant cycles and recipients in recent years, including:
Boettcher Foundation Announces Leadership Practitioner Grant ...2026 Rural Catalyst Grant recipients announced
Boettcher Foundation Announces First Cycle of 2026 Rural Catalyst ...Leadership Practitioner Grant recipients announced
Boettcher Foundation Announces Leadership Practitioner Grant ...2025 Rural Catalyst Grant recipients (second cycle) announced
Boettcher Foundation Announces First Cycle of 2026 Rural Catalyst ...2025 Year in Review publication highlighting "The Ripple Effect"
2025 Year in Review: The Ripple Effect - Boettcher FoundationThe foundation continues to actively solicit applications for its various grant programs, with Community Connections Grants featuring a deadline of February 27, 2026.
Boettcher Foundation Announces Leadership Practitioner Grant ...Contact Information
Address: 600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202-5402
Phone: (303) 534-1937
Email: info@boettcherfoundation.org
Website: boettcherfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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