Boldly Forward Colorado
Boldly forward supports efforts to lower the cost of living for hardworking coloradans so they can stop just getting by, but thrive in our great state.
Boldly Forward Colorado at a glance
In short: Boldly Forward Colorado gave $120K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $50,817
- +273.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Boldly Forward Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centennial State Prosperity ($120K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Boldly Forward Colorado gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial State Prosperity Denver, CO | To Further Their Mission | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,817 | $355,000 | $317,804 | $120,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $13,621 | $874,500 | $1,053,377 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $195,005 | $112,500 | $145,975 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $228,480 | $152,500 | $114,412 | $60,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $190,392 | $384,552 | $194,160 | — | — |
About Boldly Forward Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Boldly Forward Colorado is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $120K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boldly Forward Colorado is led by Blanca O'Leary, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blanca O'Leary
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graham Kaltenbach
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Albert Yates (2019) — Chair
- Former: Rick Palacio (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Wanda James (2019) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Boldly Forward Colorado
How much does Boldly Forward Colorado give each year?
Boldly Forward Colorado gave $120K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Boldly Forward Colorado?
Boldly Forward Colorado reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $355K.
Where does Boldly Forward Colorado operate?
Boldly Forward Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Boldly Forward Colorado's EIN?
Boldly Forward Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2448257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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