Community Growth Foundation
THE COMMUNITY GROWTH FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMMATIC AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ARE NOT BIFURCATED ALONG THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIFFERENCES WITHIN THEM, RATHER THEY CAPTURE THE LEAST AND THE GREATEST OF US AND FORCE US TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF OUR SOCIETY. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE COMMUNITY FOR OUR RESIDENTS TO GROW AND THRIVE SPIRITUALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND PERSONALLY. COMMUNITY GROWTH FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT A VIBRANT COMMUNITY IS ONE THAT NURTURES AND PROMOTES COMPLETE HEALTH OF WHICH THERE ARE 4 CRITICAL AND INTERCONNECTED COMPONENTS: SPIRITUAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL HEALTH, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITIES DIRECTLY BY OWNING AND FUNDING HOUSING PROJECTS. THROUGH THESE PROJECTS, COMMUNITY GROWTH FOUNDATION HAS THE POWER TO MAKE DECISIONS AND CONTROL MANY ASPECTS OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
-12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$697K
-6.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
-19.9% YoY
About Community Growth Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Community Growth Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in LITTLETON, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $697K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,406,261 | $6,205,484 | $7,425,611 |
| Revenue | $67,203 | $125,863 | $6,225,993 |
| Expenses | $999,953 | $1,081,184 | $448,949 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $108,257 | $33,940 | $7,229 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bear Valley Christian Church ($200,000), Mission 98 ($120,000), Christian Economic Forum ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEAR VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Lakewood, CO | program support | $200,000 |
| CHRISTIAN ECONOMIC FORUM Milliken, CO | Program support | $100,000 |
| APARTMENT LIFE INC Dallas, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES Birmingham, AL | Program support | $60,000 |
| Mission 98 Denver, CO | Program support | $120,000 |
| WayForward Austin, TX | Program support | $50,500 |
| Redemptive Real Estate Santa Barbara, CA | Support Programs | $66,395 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David W Snyder | President | 2.5 | — |
| Ryan Snyder | Secretary | 2.5 | — |
| Alana Silva | Controller | 4 | — |
| Erna Pardede | Chief of Staff/Treasurer | 20 | $30,000 |
| Jim Walters | Vice President | 2.5 | — |
| Bruce Barber | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Charles V Welden III | Director as of 8/1/2024 | 2.5 | — |
| Keith Dunkin | Director as of 8/1/2024 | 2.5 | — |
| John Mullen | Director as of 8/1/2024 | 2.5 | — |
| Steve Ankenbrandt | Director as of 8/1/2024 | 2.5 | — |
| Pete Kelly | Director as of 8/1/2024 | 2.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Growth Foundation?
Community Growth Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in LITTLETON, CO. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Community Growth Foundation?
As of 2024, Community Growth Foundation holds $5.4M in total assets with $67K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $697K in 2024.
Where does Community Growth Foundation operate?
Community Growth Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Texas.
What size grants does Community Growth Foundation award?
In 2024, Community Growth Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $697K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Growth Foundation's EIN?
Community Growth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3832834. 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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