Colorado Veterans Project
We are a nonprofit organization that hosts special events in order to raise awareness and funds for local veterans and vegeran organizations.our mission is to enhance pride and patrotism in all coloradans by building a stronger community around our veterans
Colorado Veterans Project at a glance
In short: Colorado Veterans Project gave $39K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,580
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,645
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $149,363
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Colorado Veterans Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Veteran Chamber ($13K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Colorado Veterans Project gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 $36K (2021) to $99K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Veteran Chamber Denver, CO | Support Veneran Program | $12,580 |
| Stripes to Bars Denver, CO | Support Their Program to Helping Veteran | $10,000 |
| VFW Post 1 Denver, CO | Support Veteran Program | $10,000 |
| Preveteran Group Jackson, WY | Support Veteran Program | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,363 | $230,064 | $241,891 | $38,580 | 4 | $1,423 |
| 2023 | $161,191 | $279,199 | $353,343 | $99,340 | 4 | $34 |
| 2022 | $237,840 | $332,319 | $393,213 | $71,500 | 6 | $41 |
| 2021 | $317,103 | $345,468 | $240,540 | $36,045 | 4 | $55 |
| 2020 | $210,703 | $158,394 | $155,740 | $77,000 | 5 | $156 |
About Colorado Veterans Project
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Veterans Project is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $149K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colorado Veterans Project is led by Brandy Maranian, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandy Maranian
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Dufour
Secretary
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Sisler
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dan Arkulary (2022–2023) — Chief Relationship Officer
- Former: Matt Cornett (2022–2023) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: Chris Grillo (2023) — General Board Officer
- Former: Matthew Hays (2023) — General Board Officer
- Former: Bobbi Mastalka (2020–2022) — Operations Coordinator
- Former: Todd Youngblood (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Greg Moore (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jane Woodhouse (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Laura Bingham (2020–2021) — Design Officer
- Former: Rob Bingham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shane Thomas (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Rashon Manning (2020) — Marketing Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Veterans Project
How much does Colorado Veterans Project give each year?
Colorado Veterans Project gave $39K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $99K across 4 grants.
What is Colorado Veterans Project's typical grant size?
Colorado Veterans Project's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,645, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colorado Veterans Project give grants?
Colorado Veterans Project gives mostly in Colorado: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Colorado Veterans Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Colorado Veterans Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Colorado Veterans Project?
Colorado Veterans Project reported $149K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What is Colorado Veterans Project?
Colorado Veterans Project is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Greenwood Village, CO. It holds $149K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Colorado Veterans Project's EIN?
Colorado Veterans Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5145285. 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 February 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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