Brighton Legacy Foundation
Brighton Legacy Foundation is a public charity based in Brighton, Colorado. It supports charitable organizations and programs that address educational, social, or cultural needs in the Brighton community.
Brighton Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Brighton Legacy Foundation gave $174K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,820
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $11,588
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,547
- -11.0% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Brighton Legacy Foundation
- Review Cycle
- General Grant applications are accepted October 1–31 annually. Youth Organization applications are accepted year-round.
- Deadline
- General Grant applications are accepted October 1–31 annually.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 613, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (720) 226-2358
Website: https://brightonlegacyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brighton Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Almost Home Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its mission is to serve Brighton, Colorado. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Home Inc Brighton, CO | Shelter | $25,000 |
| Brighton Employee Charities Brighton, CO | Social Services | $15,820 |
| Pennock Center for Counseling Brighton, CO | Social Services | $15,000 |
| St Augustine Food Pantry Brighton, CO | FOOD | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockes Denver, CO | FOOD | $12,000 |
| Brothers Redevelopment Inc Denver, CO | Shelter | $10,000 |
| Calvery Chapel Brighton, CO | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Richard Lambert Foundation Brighton, CO | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Ralston House Arvada, CO | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Reaching Hope Counseling Commerce City, CO | Social Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filings report no grant count for 2024 or 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,547 | $213,380 | $215,423 | $173,820 | 15 |
| 2024 | $18,590 | $162,527 | $156,121 | — | — |
| 2023 | $12,184 | $126,040 | $123,707 | — | — |
| 2022 | $9,851 | $110,292 | $121,878 | — | — |
| 2021 | $21,437 | $114,375 | $113,535 | — | — |
| 2020 | $20,597 | $111,479 | $104,238 | — | — |
| 2019 | $13,356 | $93,823 | $90,059 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to work on projects providing educational, social, or cultural services to Brighton residents and to make funds available to tax-exempt organizations doing similar work.
Its 2025 filing describes grants for mental health services, food assistance, and housing, as well as grants to other local charities serving the foundation’s exempt purpose. Among its grantees, Almost Home describes its work as providing emergency shelter and assistance and helping establish permanent housing for low-income families. Pennock Center for Counseling says it provides professional mental health care, including services for uninsured and underinsured people. Food for Hope says it provides nutritious food to children in need. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $173,820. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $25,000 to Almost Home Inc.; $15,820 to Brighton Employee Charities; $15,000 each to Pennock Center for Counseling and St. Augustine Food Pantry; and $12,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies.
The foundation’s website describes General Grants and Youth Organizations as separate funding categories. General Grant applications are accepted annually during an October application period, while Youth Organizations may apply year-round. Applicants are directed to review the applicable funding policies, confirm eligibility, and complete the relevant application. Grant recipients must submit a follow-up report by October 31 of their award year. The foundation does not fund fundraising sponsorship events. It may offer Mid-year Mini Grants of up to $500, subject to acceptance and funding availability; recipients of General Grants or Youth Group funding are ineligible for those mini grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann Taddeo, Juan Luna, Julie Stewart, Peggy Jarrett, Catrina Asher, Kenlyn Newman, Corrina VanderPuil, Susan Chavez, Sue Corbett, and Magnus Meyer as board members.
The foundation’s website lists Lloyd Worth and Rhianon Collins as co-chairs, Joan Kniss as secretary, and Yvette Martinez as treasurer.
Brighton Legacy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Taddeo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Kniss
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Luna
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Stewart
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Worth
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhianon Collins
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Jarrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Martinez
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrina Vanderpuil
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catrina Asher
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenlyn Newman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Lescozec
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Magnuis Meyer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Corbett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Chavez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Janon Swink (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nicole Gutierrez (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rodney Knodel (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Magi McEntire (2019) — Chair
- Former: Shawna Miller (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Brighton Legacy Foundation
How much does Brighton Legacy Foundation give each year?
Brighton Legacy Foundation gave $174K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Brighton Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Brighton Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,588, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brighton Legacy Foundation give grants?
Brighton Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brighton, CO (6 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Commerce City, CO (2 grants).
Does Brighton Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Brighton Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (9 grants) and "Food" (4 grants).
Who are Brighton Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Brighton Legacy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Almost Home Inc ($25,000), Brighton Employee Charities ($15,820) and Pennock Center for Counseling ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brighton Legacy Foundation?
Brighton Legacy Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $213K.
What does Brighton Legacy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to work on projects providing educational, social, or cultural services to Brighton residents and to make funds available to tax-exempt organizations doing similar work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brighton Legacy Foundation?
Brighton Legacy Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check brightonlegacyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Brighton Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Brighton Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1530180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Brighton Legacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brighton-legacy-foundation-morg_e65c21b47a70400d9d3e2f389986882b
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