Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation
The Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it gave grants to 34 organizations, including Colorado organizations working in areas such as land conservation, outdoor recreation, arts, and community services, as well as organizations based elsewhere.
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation gave $110K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,923
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,233
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,494,454
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6227, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 320-4704
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Routt Ag Program ($16K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 14% to recipients in Washington, DC. Vermont accounted for 2%, Montana for 1%, and an unspecified state category for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 34 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $35K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Routt Ag Program Oak Creek, CO | Operations | $16,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of NW CO Steamboat Springs, CO | Operations | $15,000 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands Lakewood, CO | Operations | $7,500 |
| Cattlemen's Land Trust Arvada, CO | Operations | $5,350 |
| Forest Trends Association Washington, DC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Denver, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Denver Englewood, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Gates Center for Regenerative Med Denver, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation Burlington, VT | Operations | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,494,454 | $215,346 | $127,891 | $109,923 | 34 | $109,923 | $197,817 | $102,240 |
| 2023 | $1,406,999 | $130,052 | $94,370 | $82,280 | 33 | $82,280 | $118,040 | $94,485 |
| 2022 | $1,371,317 | $99,458 | $103,632 | $87,408 | 33 | $87,408 | $87,512 | $97,120 |
| 2021 | $1,375,005 | $181,482 | $89,351 | $76,000 | 16 | $76,000 | $169,382 | $84,910 |
| 2020 | $1,268,046 | $77,604 | $46,190 | $35,000 | 18 | — | $68,580 | $84,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Colorado Open Lands says its mission is to preserve Colorado’s significant open lands and natural heritage. Steamboat Art Museum says it promotes and presents visual arts in Northwest Colorado, reflecting and enhancing the region’s culture and heritage. American Rivers says it works to protect and restore rivers, while Forest Trends Association says it works to advance environmental finance for resilient ecosystems and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $109,923. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $16,000 to South Routt Ag Program, $15,000 to Boys Girls Club of NW CO, and $10,000 to American Rivers. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Colorado Open Lands, $5,000 each to Forest Trends Association, Trout Unlimited, Breakthrough Denver, and Gates Center for Regenerative Med, and $2,500 each to Kelly Brush Foundation and Steamboat Art Museum. The listed grants were designated for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles H Kurtz, Jeannette D Kurtz, and Peter H Blair as trustees.
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles H Kurtz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette D Kurtz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter H Blair
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation
How much does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation give each year?
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation gave $110K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 33 grants.
What is Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,233, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation give grants?
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants), Steamboat Springs, CO (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Arvada, CO (2 grants).
Does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (34 grants).
Who are Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Routt Ag Program ($16,000), Boys Girls Club of NW CO ($15,000) and American Rivers ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation?
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Colorado Open Lands says its mission is to preserve Colorado’s significant open lands and natural heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's EIN?
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1067828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-h-kurtz-family-foundation-morg_c195524221784ba9a11be27fe7764123
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