Bonfils-stanton Foundation
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1962 in Colorado, headquartered in Denver. The foundation was created by Charles Edwin Stanton following the death of his wife, Mary Madeline (May) Bonfils Stanton, daughter of Belle and Frederick Bonfils, co-founder of The Denver Post newspaper. The majority of foundation funds came from the sale of Belmar Farms in Lakewood, Colorado, which is now the site of the Belmar Library, Lakewood City Commons, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater, and Belmar, Lakewood's downtown neighborhood.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.4M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
+21.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.7M
+21.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to advance excellence in the areas of arts and culture, community service, and science and medicine through strategic investments resulting in significant and unique contributions in these fields. The foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Colorado and cultivate arts and leaders for a vibrant community.
In addition to grantmaking, the foundation annually provides three awards to Coloradans who have made significant contributions in the fields of arts and humanities, community service, and science and medicine.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes more than $3 million annually to arts organizations and nonprofit leaders. Recent grant programs include:
Grant Range
s of $1,000 to $10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in Colorado, with specific focus on the Denver metropolitan area including Adams County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, and Jefferson County.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending June 2025):
- Total Assets: $68.4 million
- Total Revenue: $5.48 million
- Total Expenses: $7.26 million
- Total Liabilities: $274,000
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $70.17 million
- Total Revenue: $3.76 million
- Total Expenses: $6.05 million
The foundation's revenue includes investment income and dividends, net gains from asset sales, and miscellaneous revenues. The foundation is tax-exempt as a 501(c)(3) organization since August 1965.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,422,266 | $70,169,649 | $72,417,964 |
| Revenue | $5,482,841 | $3,758,141 | $1,322,333 |
| Expenses | $7,255,025 | $6,048,559 | $5,310,484 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,329,630 | $6,561,908 | $4,925,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,061,781 | $3,349,602 | $961,480 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,385,713 | $4,229,629 | $4,058,347 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Bonfils-stanton Foundation
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation- Quarterly Community Grants
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $60,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Equity-Focused Leadership Grant
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grants for Capital Projects
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
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
Key leadership includes:
- Gary Steuer (Trustee)
- Ann Hovland (Trustee)
- Harold R Logan Jr. (Trustee)
- Melissa Cheong (Investment Committee Chair)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY STEUER | CEO/PRES | 40 | $297,840 |
| ANN HOVLAND | CFO/TREAS/SE | 40 | $230,720 |
| ELAINE TORRES | IMM PAST CHA | 2 | $500 |
| MICHAEL E BOCK | CHAIR | 2 | $1,000 |
| DR PATRICIA BACA | TRUSTEE | 2 | $750 |
| MELISSA CHEONG | TRUSTEE | 2 | $1,000 |
| REHAN K HASAN ESQUIRE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $500 |
| DAMON MCCLEESE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $1,000 |
| DWINITA MOSBY TYLER PHD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $500 |
| MIKE YANKOVICH | TRUSTEE | 2 | $1,000 |
| AMY CARA | TRUSTEE | 2 | $750 |
| MARION CHEBET | TRUSTEE | 2 | $750 |
| LOUISE MARTORANO | TRUSTEE | 2 | $1,000 |
| JESSE KING | TRUSTEE | 2 | $750 |
| BOBBY LEFEBRE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements and initiatives include:
**Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Program** — Awarded nearly $500,000 to support access to arts education across Colorado in collaboration with funding partners
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Program Awards Nearly $500,000**Inclusive Communities Grant** — 2025 recipients announced with $250,000 in awards
Inclusive Communities Grant: 2025 Recipients Announced ($250**Fall 2025 Quarterly Grant Partners** — Foundation announced fall 2025 grant recipients
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Program Awards Nearly $500,000**Spring 2024 Grant Announcements** — Foundation announced spring 2024 grant partners
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Program Awards Nearly $500,000The foundation maintains an active grantmaking schedule with quarterly community grant cycles and specialized grant programs targeting specific areas including equity-focused leadership, capital projects, and social impact artists.
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Program Awards Nearly $500,000Subject 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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