CANVAS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SHARE OUR HEARTS WITH OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH A FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, MILITARY, AND FIRST RESPONDERS. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE THESE CRITICAL AREAS IN ORDER TO MAKE A LASTING FOOTPRINT IN OUR COMMUNITIES. CONT ON SCH O.THE FOUNDATION WILL OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO HELP THEM FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND ETHICAL VALUES. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO PROVIDE OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THESE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO CREATE LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CANVAS FOUNDATION AND THE RECIPIENTS, WHO WE HOPE WILL CONTINUE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO PROMOTE OUR FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, MILITARY, AND FIRST RESPONDERS IN OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$417K
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$91K
-17.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-37.7% YoY
About Canvas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Canvas Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONE TREE, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $417K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $433.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $416,520 | $393,183 | $339,532 |
| Revenue | $260,044 | $226,442 | $297,111 |
| Expenses | $220,343 | $189,155 | $260,412 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $433 | $392 | $370 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Go West Cu Foundation ($50,000), Special Olymics Colorado ($25,000), Colorado Veteran's Project ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GO WEST CU FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | DONATION | $50,000 |
| SPECIAL OLYMICS COLORADO CENTENNIAL, CO | DONATION | $25,000 |
| COLORADO VETERAN'S PROJECT LITTLETON, CO | DONATION | $10,000 |
| CSU PUEBLO FOUNDATION PUEBLO, CO | DONATION | $6,473 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALCOLM JOHNSON | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| STEVE FERRERO | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| BEN GREIVING | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN KNOLL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS MYKLEBUST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN METZGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA BLACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canvas Foundation?
Canvas Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LONE TREE, CO. It holds $417K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Canvas Foundation?
As of 2024, Canvas Foundation holds $417K in total assets with $260K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $91K in 2024.
Where does Canvas Foundation operate?
Canvas Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Canvas Foundation award?
In 2024, Canvas Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $91K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Canvas Foundation's EIN?
Canvas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1755475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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