Colorado Energy Foundation
The Colorado Energy Foundation was incorporated in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association and seeks to amplify existing philanthropic efforts of the oil and gas industry in Colorado and develop new community partnerships through strategic investment.
Colorado Energy Foundation at a glance
In short: Colorado Energy Foundation gave $115K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,778
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $217,321
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado Energy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Energy Outreach Colorado ($25K). Together the top 9 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2023) to $174K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Outreach Colorado Denver, CO | — | $25,000 |
| A Precious Child Broomfield, CO | — | $15,000 |
| Growing Home Westminster, CO | — | $15,000 |
| Wee Cycle Aurora, CO | — | $15,000 |
| Weld Food Bank Greeley, CO | — | $12,500 |
| Emily Griffith Foundation Denver, CO | — | $10,000 |
| Colorado Uplift Denver, CO | — | $7,500 |
| Mile High Youth Corps Denver, CO | — | $7,500 |
| Western Energy Management Gunnison, CO | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,321 | $278,040 | $225,186 | $115,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $154,467 | $275,356 | $188,806 | $97,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $97,917 | $307,571 | $249,237 | $173,600 | 8 |
| 2021 | $15,103 | $138,086 | $149,992 | — | — |
| 2020 | $21,489 | $203,862 | $183,907 | $150,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | $1,534 | $11,600 | $10,066 | — | — |
About Colorado Energy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Energy Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $217K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Energy Foundation is led by Sara Young Reynolds, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Young Reynolds
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Tate
Bod Chair
Chair → Bod Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Jost
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Wright
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Doug Dennison (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sally Hallingstad (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Steve Skinner (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Colorado Energy Foundation
How much does Colorado Energy Foundation give each year?
Colorado Energy Foundation gave $115K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 7 grants.
What is Colorado Energy Foundation's typical grant size?
Colorado Energy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $12,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colorado Energy Foundation give grants?
Colorado Energy Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Who are Colorado Energy Foundation's largest grantees?
Colorado Energy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Energy Outreach Colorado ($25,000), A Precious Child ($15,000) and Growing Home ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Colorado Energy Foundation?
Colorado Energy Foundation reported $217K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $278K.
What is Colorado Energy Foundation?
Colorado Energy Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $217K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Colorado Energy Foundation's EIN?
Colorado Energy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2600843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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