Byerhof Family Foundation
Byerhof Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $201K.
Byerhof Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Byerhof Family Foundation gave $201K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $101K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $201,426
- +2138.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $100,713
- +11090.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100,713
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Byerhof Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable DAF ($194K). Together the top 2 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 38 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Byerhof Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2678% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $201K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable DAF Lone Tree, CO | Execute Exempt Function | $194,426 |
| United Church of Christ Naples, FL | Building Project | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $185 | $206,530 | $201,426 | 2 | $201,426 | — | — |
| 2022 | $29,805 | $7,848 | $9,000 | $9,000 | 10 | $9,000 | $7,848 | — |
| 2021 | $30,957 | $8,382 | $9,075 | $8,850 | 13 | $8,850 | $8,382 | $7,788 |
| 2020 | $31,650 | $5,372 | $7,250 | $7,250 | 13 | — | $5,372 | $6,632 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Byerhof Family Foundation is led by Robert J Byerhof, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert J Byerhof
President & CEO
V.p. & Nominal → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne K. Besser
Secretary
Secretary & Nominal → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larisa J. Byerhof
Treasurer
Treasurer & Nominal → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan M Byerhof (2020) — President & Nominal
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Byerhof Family Foundation
How much does Byerhof Family Foundation give each year?
Byerhof Family Foundation gave $201K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 10 grants.
Where does Byerhof Family Foundation operate?
Byerhof Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Texas, Washington.
What is Byerhof Family Foundation's EIN?
Byerhof Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0751691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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