Considine Family Foundation
The Considine Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $598,128, including grants for education, religious purposes, and medical work.
Considine Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Considine Family Foundation gave $598K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Colorado. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,128
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,692
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,797,028
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Considine Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4582 S Ulster St Pkwy 1410, Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (720) 200-1384
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Considine Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Compositive ($150K). Together the top 10 received $459K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 172 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Colorado received 58% of grant dollars. Recipients in California received 12%, Massachusetts 6%, New York 5%, and Texas 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Considine Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $598K (2024) to $4.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compositive Denver, CO | Education | $150,000 |
| Ignatius Press San Francisco, CA | Religious | $70,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Denver Denver, CO | Education | $50,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Education | $40,528 |
| Harvard Catholic Forum Cambridge, MA | Religious | $36,000 |
| National Review Institute New York, NY | Education | $30,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund Dallas, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart St. Louis, MO | Religious | $22,000 |
| Elm Institute New Haven, CT | Education | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish Denver, CO | Religious | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,797,028 | $846,935 | $964,905 | $598,128 | 32 | $852,690 | $751,522 | $887,939 |
| 2023 | $18,275,650 | $1,531,221 | $1,257,927 | $902,128 | 41 | $1,131,399 | $878,012 | $841,318 |
| 2022 | $15,896,242 | $669,616 | $1,383,965 | $1,002,808 | 35 | $1,002,808 | $483,097 | $922,153 |
| 2021 | $16,610,591 | $2,778,316 | $1,775,410 | $1,394,125 | 40 | $1,394,125 | $2,022,563 | $906,126 |
| 2020 | $16,097,685 | $8,742,365 | $4,525,073 | $4,238,272 | 24 | — | $6,315,502 | $720,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Considine Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $888K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans education, religious purposes, and medical research and support.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Compositive says it promotes whole-child education through research-based curriculum. The University of Denver describes its work as providing undergraduate and graduate education and advancing scholarly inquiry. The Elm Institute says it maintains and transmits ideas and principles to prepare young people for productive and conscientious lives. The Glioblastoma Foundation says it funds research and drug development, supports patients and families, and raises awareness of glioblastoma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $598,128. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Largest reported grants included $150,000 to Compositive, $70,000 to Ignatius Press, $50,000 to Catholic Charities of Denver, $40,528 to the University of Denver, and $36,000 to Harvard Catholic Forum. Other grants included $30,000 to National Review Institute, $25,000 to American Federation for Children Growth Fund, $22,000 to Society of the Sacred Heart, $20,000 to Elm Institute, and $13,500 to the Glioblastoma Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth C Considine as director; Terry Considine as vice president and director; Hollis Considine as secretary and director; Thalia Considine as president, director, and executive director; Elizabeth C Likovich and Edward Likovich as directors; and Megan Considine as director.
Considine Family Foundation is led by Thalia Considine, President, Director & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thalia Considine
President, Director & Executive Director
President & D → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → President, Director & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Edward Likovich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elizabeth C. Likovich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Hollis Considine
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary & D, 2022
Secretary & D → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elizabeth C. Considine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Considine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Considine
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Becky Holeman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 $146K, to Thalia Considine (President, Director & Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Considine Family Foundation
How much does Considine Family Foundation give each year?
Considine Family Foundation gave $598K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $902K across 41 grants.
What is Considine Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Considine Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,692, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Considine Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Considine Family Foundation give grants?
Considine Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (13 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Considine Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Considine Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (21 grants) and "Religious" (9 grants).
Who are Considine Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Considine Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Compositive ($150,000), Ignatius Press ($70,000) and Catholic Charities of Denver ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Considine Family Foundation?
Considine Family Foundation reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $853K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $888K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Considine Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans education, religious purposes, and medical research and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Considine Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Considine Family Foundation's EIN?
Considine Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1378054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Considine Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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