Broe Family Foundation
The Broe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $300,150 through 13 grants, all to Colorado recipients, including organizations working in food assistance, education, animal welfare, energy assistance, and community services.
Broe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Broe Family Foundation gave $300K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,150
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,088
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,955,698
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Broe Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 252 Clayton Street 4Th Floor, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 393-0033
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Broe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of the Rockies ($100K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 41 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Broe Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2021) to $308K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | To Fund General Operations | $100,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | Veterinary Health and Education Complex | $40,000 |
| Denver Animal Foundation Denver, CO | To Fund General Operations | $25,000 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado Denver, CO | To Fund General Operations | $25,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver, CO | To Fund General Operations | $25,000 |
| Warren Village Denver, CO | To Fund General Operations | $20,000 |
| Access Opportunity Boulder, CO | To Fund General Operations | $15,000 |
| Animal Rescue of the Rockies Aurora, CO | To Fund General Operations | $10,000 |
| Colorado Parks Foundation Denver, CO | To Fund General Operations | $10,000 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry Boulder, CO | To Fund General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,955,698 | $1,122,329 | $316,931 | $300,150 | 13 | $300,522 | $1,105,920 | $250,310 |
| 2023 | $6,111,193 | $263,799 | $270,475 | $250,000 | 9 | $250,000 | $243,324 | $246,440 |
| 2022 | $5,539,705 | $38,197 | $275,904 | $253,333 | 6 | $253,333 | $122,985 | $269,298 |
| 2021 | $7,249,019 | $112,951 | $178,983 | $163,333 | 4 | $163,333 | $97,971 | $252,344 |
| 2020 | $5,095,286 | $168,621 | $321,660 | $308,333 | 9 | — | $150,294 | $231,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Broe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing food insecurity, supporting Colorado State University facilities and educational programs, helping income-qualified Coloradans afford home energy, and supporting low-income single-parent families. Other grantees describe missions focused on educational opportunities for students from low-income households, keeping pets with their families, stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands, and saving homeless and abandoned dogs and cats.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $300,150. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies, $40,000 to Colorado State University Foundation, $25,000 each to Denver Animal Foundation, Energy Outreach Colorado, and Urban Peak, and $20,000 to Warren Village.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula A Broe as chief executive officer; Patrick D Broe as executive vice president; Brianna Broe as secretary/treasurer; Caitlin Broe as treasurer; and Sean Broe and Kevin Broe as directors.
Broe Family Foundation is led by Paula A. Broe, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula A. Broe
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Broe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Broe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Broe
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Broe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick D. Broe
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Broe Family Foundation
How much does Broe Family Foundation give each year?
Broe Family Foundation gave $300K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 9 grants.
What is Broe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Broe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,088, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Broe Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Broe Family Foundation give grants?
Broe Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants), Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Aurora, CO (2 grants).
Does Broe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Broe Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Broe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Broe Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank of the Rockies ($100,000), Colorado State University Foundation ($40,000) and Denver Animal Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Broe Family Foundation?
Broe Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Broe Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Broe Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Broe Family Foundation's EIN?
Broe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4303197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Broe Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Broe Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Broe Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/broe-family-foundation-morg_734654df047d4421917e76686c7a43e0
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