Columbine Community Foundation
Columbine Community Foundation, now known as the Grand Foundation, is a philanthropic organization serving Grand County, Colorado. The IRS filing lists its location as Winter Park, Colorado, and its filing type as Form 990 (a public charity).
Columbine Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Columbine Community Foundation gave $2.1M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Colorado. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,073,024
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,376
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,837
- Total assets
- $16,742,523
- +59.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Columbine Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Annual Grants Program accepts applications through its grant application process. Applicants should submit requests for specific projects or programs and provide required progress or final reports if they have received funding before.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1342, Winter Park, CO 80482
Phone: (970) 887-3111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
26 open opportunities from Columbine Community Foundation
Blue Valley Ranch Youth Fund
Columbine Community Foundation
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Board of County Commissioners Fund
Columbine Community Foundation
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Brammer Family Fund
Columbine Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Columbine Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donor Advised-BOCC ($637K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 84 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its service area as all of Grand County, Colorado. The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Is Columbine Community Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $56K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised-BOCC Various, CO | — | $637,247 |
| Donor Advised-TOWP Various, CO | — | $164,900 |
| Grants-Health & Human Service Various, CO | — | $152,517 |
| Grants - Education orgs Various, CO | — | $140,652 |
| WP Housing Assistance Various, CO | — | $132,462 |
| Healing Opportunities HOPE Various, CO | — | $101,484 |
| Grants - Arts & Culture Various, CO | — | $87,700 |
| DAF - Town of Fraser Various, CO | — | $64,800 |
| Donor Advised-Weathertop Various, CO | — | $64,000 |
| Donor Advised-OFY Various, CO | — | $59,301 |
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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 | $16,742,523 | $4,014,452 | $2,557,742 | $2,073,024 | 24 | $405,442 |
| 2023 | $10,506,026 | $2,933,625 | $1,988,756 | $1,551,921 | 20 | $84,570 |
| 2022 | $10,370,896 | $2,533,785 | $1,791,843 | $1,384,929 | 16 | $111,665 |
| 2021 | $11,449,179 | $2,099,216 | $1,375,245 | $1,055,098 | 15 | $77,689 |
| 2020 | $6,506,547 | $1,607,552 | $1,331,852 | $1,007,274 | 9 | $165,276 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Grand Foundation’s mission is to improve quality of life in Grand County by proactively addressing needs in health and human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports, and the environment. Its 2024 filing describes grants to nonprofit community organizations in the Grand County area for education, health and human services, environmental awareness and improvement, and the arts.
The Annual Grants Program supports nonprofit community organizations and also considers individuals and service club organizations. The program funds specific projects and programs with measurable results; operational funding requests may also be considered. Collaborative agency requests are encouraged.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $2,073,024. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $637,247, with a median of $55,837. The largest reported grants included Donor Advised-BOCC ($637,247), Donor Advised-TOWP ($164,900), Grants-Health & Human Service ($152,517), Grants - Education orgs ($140,652), and WP Housing Assistance ($132,462).
The Annual Grants Program requires eligible organizations to be tax exempt under the specified Internal Revenue Code sections. A Colorado Charitable Solicitations Number is helpful, and other nonprofit entities demonstrating need may be considered case by case. Past recipients must have current progress and/or final reports on file; final reports should include photos when available. The program does not fund late requests, completed projects, retroactive costs for projects or items purchased before approval, or political campaign activity. The listed 2026-05-01 deadline is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Megan Ledin as Executive Director and Ben Watson as Chairman. Directors listed on that filing are Adeline Brackett, Jennifer Armstrong, Alison McCauley, Gretta Fosha, Graham Powers, Banning Starr, James Kennedy, and Nick Kutrumbos.
Columbine Community Foundation is led by Megan Ledin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Ledin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $106K (2024)
Ben Watson
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretta Fosha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha O'Flaherty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Kutrumbos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Neibauer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trinna Tressler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graham Powers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison McCauley
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Banning Starr
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Adeline Brackett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ritschard
Secretary
Chairman → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Lock
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Roger Hedlund (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Greg Finch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jancie Hughes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leo Pesch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Truemann Hoffmeister (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $106K, to Megan Ledin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Columbine Community Foundation
How much does Columbine Community Foundation give each year?
Columbine Community Foundation gave $2.1M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 20 grants.
What is Columbine Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Columbine Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,837, and its average grant was $86,376, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Columbine Community Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does Columbine Community Foundation give grants?
Columbine Community Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Who are Columbine Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Columbine Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donor Advised-BOCC ($637,247), Donor Advised-TOWP ($164,900) and Grants-Health & Human Service ($152,517), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Columbine Community Foundation?
Columbine Community Foundation reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What does Columbine Community Foundation fund?
The Grand Foundation’s mission is to improve quality of life in Grand County by proactively addressing needs in health and human services, arts and culture, education, amateur sports, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Columbine Community Foundation?
The Annual Grants Program accepts applications through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Columbine Community Foundation's EIN?
Columbine Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1374928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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