Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust
Fiduciary services for the management, investment and disbursement of funds entrusted for the benefit of people with disabilities.
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust at a glance
In short: Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust gave $511K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $511K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $511,200
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $511,200
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $511,200
- Total assets
- $37,152,403
- -42.3% 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 Fund for People with Disabilities Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Inc ($511K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2020) to $608K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $511K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Inc Denver, CO | Program Support | $511,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,152,403 | $9,079,904 | $5,795,689 | $511,200 | 1 | $1,250,449 |
| 2023 | $64,337,679 | $8,773,976 | $6,190,225 | $510,000 | 1 | $746,454 |
| 2022 | $56,122,310 | $12,425,144 | $11,080,042 | $608,000 | 1 | $519,497 |
| 2021 | $62,865,885 | $10,523,083 | $5,972,275 | $594,000 | 1 | $2,904,933 |
| 2020 | $49,501,214 | $6,923,572 | $4,793,721 | $206,860 | 1 | $504,092 |
About Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $511K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust is led by Megan Brand, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Brand
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$68K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Arlene Barringer
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Mason
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Brock
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Stehno
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Kelly
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Altman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Foster
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Althoff
CFO -
CFO → CFO -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$57K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Emily Brager
COO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Frank Baysore
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Olsen
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Brennan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Calabrese
CFO -
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Crownover
Chief Trust Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Susie Germany (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Bartlett-Powers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Hamilton (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $88K, to Megan Brand (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust
How much does Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust give each year?
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust gave $511K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $510K across 1 grant.
How large is Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust?
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What is Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust?
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $37.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust operate?
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust's EIN?
Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6272143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities Trust funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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