Columbine Community Foundation
The Grand Foundation is a philanthropic organization serving all of Grand County, Colorado. The Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in Grand County by proactively addressing current and future needs in the areas of Health & Human Services, Arts & Culture, Education, Amateur Sports and Environment.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.7M
+59.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+33.6% YoY
Grant Count
24
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+11.3% YoY
About Columbine Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Columbine Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WINTER PARK, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $405K.
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 | $16,742,523 | $10,506,026 | $10,370,896 |
| Revenue | $4,014,452 | $2,933,625 | $2,533,785 |
| Expenses | $2,557,742 | $1,988,756 | $1,791,843 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $405,442 | $84,570 | $111,665 |
| 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
84 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
25 open opportunities from Columbine Community Foundation
Blue Valley Ranch Youth Fund
Columbine Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Board of County Commissioners Fund
Columbine Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Brammer Family Fund
Columbine Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Donor Advised-BOCC ($637,247), Donor Advised-TOWP ($164,900), Grants-Health & Human Service ($152,517).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Support Fund Various, CO | — | $31,000 |
| DAF - Town of Fraser Various, CO | — | $64,800 |
| DAF - Town of Granby Various, CO | — | $56,000 |
| Donor Advised - EGEFF Various, CO | — | $8,834 |
| Donor Advised-BOCC Various, CO | — | $637,247 |
| Donor Advised-Brammer Family Various, CO | — | $18,955 |
| Donor Advised-BVR Various, CO | — | $32,785 |
| Donor Advised-GAP Fund for Y Various, CO | — | $27,577 |
| Donor Advised-Grand Lake Various, CO | — | $38,820 |
| Donor Advised-OFY Various, CO | — | $59,301 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Ledin | Executive Director | 40 | $105,718 |
| Adeline Brackett | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Armstrong | Director | 1 | — |
| Alison McCauley | Director | — | — |
| Gretta Fosha | Director | 1 | — |
| Graham Powers | Director | 1 | — |
| Banning Starr | Director | — | — |
| James Kennedy | Director | 1 | — |
| Nick Kutrumbos | Director | 1 | — |
| Ben Watson | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Sheri Lock | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Shelly Neibauer | Director | 1 | — |
| Natasha O'Flaherty | Director | 1 | — |
| Catherine Ross | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Ritschard | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Trinna Tressler | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbine Community Foundation?
Columbine Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WINTER PARK, CO. It holds $16.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Columbine Community Foundation?
As of 2024, Columbine Community Foundation holds $16.7M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $2.1M in 2024.
Where does Columbine Community Foundation operate?
Columbine Community Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Columbine Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Columbine Community Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $86K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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