Chris N and Kathleen a Economos
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest awards going to organizations in Colorado and South Carolina.
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos at a glance
In short: Chris N and Kathleen a Economos gave $33K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,590
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,259
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $583
- Total assets
- $149,530
- +291.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (76% 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 Chris N and Kathleen a Economos
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 825 N Logan St, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 321-0930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chris N and Kathleen a Economos funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Catherine Greek Orthodox Church ($12K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado recipients received 76% of grant dollars and South Carolina recipients received 19%. New Jersey received 3%; California and West Virginia each received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chris N and Kathleen a Economos open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 655% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $41K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Greek Orthodox Church Greenwood Village, CO | General Use | $11,700 |
| Western Colorado University Foundation Gunnison, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Holy Resurrection Church Hilton Head Island, SC | General Use | $6,325 |
| Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral Denver, CO | General Use | $3,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Use | $1,065 |
| Bethesda Teaching Ministry El Cajon, CA | General Use | $100 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | General Use | $100 |
| Friends of St Michael Denver, CO | General Use | $100 |
| St Tikon's Monastery Waymart, PA | General Use | $100 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities Baltimore, MD | General Use | $100 |
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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 | $149,530 | $180,803 | $33,856 | $32,590 | 10 | $32,590 | $65,357 | $4,972 |
| 2023 | $38,222 | $21,830 | $40,247 | $39,350 | 14 | $39,350 | $20,933 | $4,487 |
| 2022 | $56,639 | $15,200 | $41,611 | $40,575 | 9 | $40,575 | $14,164 | $5,730 |
| 2021 | $83,050 | $2,153 | $21,412 | $21,150 | 8 | — | $1,891 | $7,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chris N and Kathleen a Economos reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $32,590 in 10 grants. The grants ranged from $100 to $11,700, with a median grant of $582. The largest grants were $11,700 to St Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, Colorado; $10,000 to Western Colorado University Foundation in Gunnison, Colorado; $6,325 to Holy Resurrection Church in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; and $3,000 to Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral in Denver, Colorado. Each was listed for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris N Economos and Kathleen A Economos as trustees.
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris N. Economos
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Economos
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Chris N and Kathleen a Economos
How much does Chris N and Kathleen a Economos give each year?
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos gave $33K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 14 grants.
What is Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's typical grant size?
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's median grant in 2024 was $583, and its average grant was $3,259, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chris N and Kathleen a Economos that year got $3K on average.
Where does Chris N and Kathleen a Economos give grants?
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos gives mostly in Colorado: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Chris N and Kathleen a Economos give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's largest grantees?
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's largest 2024 grantees include St Catherine Greek Orthodox Church ($11,700), Western Colorado University Foundation ($10,000) and Holy Resurrection Church ($6,325), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chris N and Kathleen a Economos?
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos reported $150K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Chris N and Kathleen a Economos?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's EIN?
Chris N and Kathleen a Economos's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1043607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Chris N and Kathleen a Economos 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 2021–2024
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