Boettcher Scholars Fund
Founded in 2022, the Boettcher Scholars Fund provides support for, including fundraising and related fundraising activities, and provides other charitable resources for (I) the boettcher foundation and its various charitable programs and initiatives, including its focus on the people of the state of Colorado, and (II) the boettcher foundation scholarship program, including its scholars, at colleges or universities, whether public or private, located within the state of Colorado.
Boettcher Scholars Fund at a glance
In short: Boettcher Scholars Fund gave $110K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- -59.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,000
- -59.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $74,268
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Boettcher Scholars Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boettcher Foundation ($110K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2025) to $270K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boettcher Foundation Denver, CO | Scholarship Funds | $110,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,268 | $135,178 | $130,051 | $110,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $69,141 | $71,226 | $302,091 | $270,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $300,006 | $304,706 | $5,700 | — | — |
About Boettcher Scholars Fund
Based on IRS filings
Boettcher Scholars Fund is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $110K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boettcher Scholars Fund is led by Kenzo Kawanabe, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenzo Kawanabe
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell George
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Schultz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Prok
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Maiurro
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Peng
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruthie Lestikow
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Montgomery
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kruse
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kramer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Boettcher Scholars Fund
How much does Boettcher Scholars Fund give each year?
Boettcher Scholars Fund gave $110K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $270K across 1 grant.
How large is Boettcher Scholars Fund?
Boettcher Scholars Fund reported $74K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
Where does Boettcher Scholars Fund operate?
Boettcher Scholars Fund has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Boettcher Scholars Fund's EIN?
Boettcher Scholars Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1432170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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