Colorado State University System Foundat
Enhance Educational Activities
Colorado State University System Foundat at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,531,838
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $979,147
- -86.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $407,877
- -94.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $12,793
- -99.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado State University System Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2022) to $5.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University System Fort Collins, CO | Enhance Educational Activities | $5,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,531,838 | $979,147 | $12,793 | — | — | $407,877 |
| 2024 | $2,565,484 | $7,276,833 | $5,016,106 | $5,000,000 | 1 | $7,276,833 |
| 2023 | $304,757 | $312,897 | $200,047 | $200,047 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $191,907 | $321,419 | $173,777 | $167,731 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $44,265 | $50,153 | $2,752 | — | — | — |
About Colorado State University System Foundat
Based on IRS filings
Colorado State University System Foundat is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $408K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado State University System Foundat is led by Becky Takeda-Tinker, President & Board Member since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Becky Takeda-Tinker
President & Board Member
Board Member → President & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Tuor
Chairperson of the Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Schroffel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McConathy
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ajay Menon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Edward Haselden (2021–2023) — Chairperson of the Board
- Former: John Ikard (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Nossler (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Raylene Decatur (2021–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 State University System Foundat
How large is Colorado State University System Foundat?
Colorado State University System Foundat reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $979K.
What is Colorado State University System Foundat?
Colorado State University System Foundat is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Colorado State University System Foundat operate?
Colorado State University System Foundat has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Colorado State University System Foundat's EIN?
Colorado State University System Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4207979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Colorado State University System Foundat funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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