TO FURTHER THE STUDY OF HORTICULTURE THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF THE ANNUAL GARDEN & HOME SHOW AND AWARDING OF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$500K
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
38
+11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-0.4% YoY
About Colorado Garden Show Inc
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Garden Show Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 38 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $289K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,646,319 | $11,255,351 | $11,683,304 |
| Revenue | $3,451,589 | $3,657,164 | $3,272,069 |
| Expenses | $3,127,440 | $2,992,292 | $3,070,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $288,767 | $869,879 | $477,302 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Colorado Garden Show Inc
CGF Annual Grant Program
COLORADO GARDEN SHOW INC
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CGF Full Ride Scholarship Grant
COLORADO GARDEN SHOW INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CGF Graduate Scholarships Grant
COLORADO GARDEN SHOW INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Durango School District ($72,000), Habitat for Humanity of Colorado ($47,000), City of Louisville ($21,951).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN DENVER, CO | SCHOOL GARDEN | $11,000 |
| ACC FOUNDATION LITTLETON, CO | RE-ESTABLISH THE CAMPUS GARDEN | $15,000 |
| BLACK CANYON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MONTROSE, CO | GARDEN AT THE NEW LOCATION | $6,470 |
| BROOMFIELD FISH BROOMFIELD, CO | COMMUNITY TEACHING GARDEN | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BOULDER, CO | FUNDING TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBLE GARDEN | $11,000 |
| CITY OF DELTA DELTA, CO | CITY EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY GARDEN | $15,000 |
| CITY OF FORT MORGAN FORT MORGAN, CO | 100 TREES PROJECT | $10,000 |
| CITY OF LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, CO | MARSHALL FIRE RELIEF | $21,951 |
| CSU EXTENSTION - WELD COUNTY GREELEY, CO | DEMONSTRATION GARDENS AT WHITE PLUMB FARM | $15,000 |
| DENVER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL DENVER, CO | UPDATES TO FARMETTE | $6,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ALDERMAN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $1,800 |
| JEFF HINNERS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $1,800 |
| DAVE HALL | DIRECTOR | 10 | $1,800 |
| JOHN PAUL MALIK | DIRECTOR | 10 | $1,800 |
| LANNIE FERBEND | DIRECTOR | 10 | $300 |
| DEBI BORDEN-MILLER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $1,800 |
| MATT BALDNER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $1,800 |
| BECKY MILLER UPDIKE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $300 |
| JERRY CONNELL | SECRETARY | 10 | $1,800 |
| NIECIE BANACH | VICE-PRESIDENT | 10 | $1,800 |
| ADAM CERMAK | TREASURER | 10 | $1,800 |
| SEAN BAKER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $1,800 |
| JAMES FRICKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $302,895 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Garden Show Inc?
Colorado Garden Show Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. It holds $12.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Colorado Garden Show Inc?
As of 2024, Colorado Garden Show Inc holds $12.6M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 38 grants totaling $500K in 2024.
Where does Colorado Garden Show Inc operate?
Colorado Garden Show Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Colorado Garden Show Inc award?
In 2024, Colorado Garden Show Inc awarded 38 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorado Garden Show Inc's EIN?
Colorado Garden Show Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6045671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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