Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation
The Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbine Valley, Colorado. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $26,840 to charitable organizations.
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,840
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,237
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,020
- Total assets
- $233,293
- -12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% 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 Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Bruce A and Phipps B Menk as the contacts.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce A And Phipps B Menk
Mailing address: 12 Niblick Lane, Columbine Valley, CO 80123-6622
Phone: (303) 773-6847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dysponia International ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Illinois (37% of grant dollars), Colorado (25%), California (19%), New York (15%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 $27K (2024) to $34K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dysponia International Itasca, IL | Mission Statement | $10,000 |
| Stand up 2 Cancer Los Angeles, CA | Mission Statement | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Fund New York, NY | Mission Statement | $4,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Boulder, CO | Mission Statement | $2,200 |
| St Aidan's Episcopal Church Boulder, CO | Mission Statement | $1,075 |
| Colorado Gives Day Arvada, CO | Mission Statement | $1,040 |
| Kata Foundation Littleton, CO | Mission Statement | $1,000 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Mission Statement | $525 |
| Destination Imagination Cherry Hill, NJ | Mission Statement | $500 |
| Small Champions Vail, CO | Mission Statement | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,293 | $312 | $32,060 | $26,840 | 12 | $26,840 | $2,858 |
| 2023 | $265,347 | $33,161 | $33,772 | $28,605 | 14 | $28,605 | $27,994 |
| 2022 | $265,804 | $11,117 | $39,214 | $33,575 | 15 | $33,575 | $5,478 |
| 2021 | $293,820 | $22,969 | $35,946 | $29,635 | 18 | $29,635 | $16,658 |
| 2020 | $310,666 | $-9,315 | $35,822 | $29,910 | 24 | — | $2,205 |
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 included support for organizations whose stated missions address cancer research, education, youth recreation, refugee services, child well-being, and poverty relief. For example, Project Worthmore says it provides programs to foster community, self-sufficiency, and quality of life among Denver-area refugees. Small Champions says it provides recreational opportunities and needs-based instruction for youth with multiple disabilities in Eagle County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $26,840. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,020. Its largest grants were $10,000 to Dysponia International, $5,000 to Stand Up 2 Cancer, $4,000 to Lymphoma Research Fund, and $2,200 to the University of Colorado Foundation. The foundation’s filing lists “MISSION STATEMENT” as the purpose for these grants.
The University of Colorado Foundation says it receives, manages, and invests philanthropic gifts for the benefit of the University of Colorado. Food for the Poor says it links churches in the first and third worlds to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Destination Imagination says it inspires and equips youth to become innovators and leaders through creative, collaborative, project-based educational experiences. A Precious Child says it provides children in need with opportunities and resources to help them achieve their full potential.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce A Menk as president and Phipps B Menk as secretary.
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation is led by Bruce A. Menk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce A. Menk
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phipps B. Menk
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation
How much does Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation give each year?
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 14 grants.
What is Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,020, and its average grant was $2,237, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation give grants?
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (25%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Statement" (12 grants).
Who are Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dysponia International ($10,000), Stand up 2 Cancer ($5,000) and Lymphoma Research Fund ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation?
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $312.
What does Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address cancer research, education, youth recreation, refugee services, child well-being, and poverty relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's EIN?
Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1825456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bruce and Phipps Menk 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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