Creative Providers Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker DIVIDE, CO EIN: 92-0192597

Creative Providers Foundation is a private foundation established in 2003 and based in Divide, Colorado. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions primarily as a grantmaking entity supporting charitable causes.

Key facts about Creative Providers Foundation

EIN: 92-0192597
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $310,305
Grants made (2024): 23
Average grant: $13,492
Median grant: $2,000
Total assets: $228,748
Primary geography: Colorado (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Creative Providers Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Creative Providers Foundation's 23 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (91%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (7 grants), Pella, IA (5 grants), Woodland Park, CO (4 grants) and Divide, CO (3 grants). None of its 23 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (23 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$229K

+101.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$310K

-16.6% YoY

Grant Count

+130.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-63.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Creative Providers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports education, religion, and human services. Recent grant distribution shows:

54% of giving directed to Education
21% to Religion
14% to Social & Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 12 grants in 2024, with total giving of $310,305. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

** Typical awards range from $250 to $245,233.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Approximately 87% of grants stay in Colorado. The foundation also funds organizations in Iowa and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $283K (91%)

District of Columbia $10K (3%)

Iowa $10K (3%)

Texas $6K (2%)

Arizona $1K (0%)

All other $1K (0%)

Share of all 23 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Iowa Tennessee Texas Washington

Cities

Colorado SpringsPellaWoodland ParkDivideHallsvilleLa MiradaWashingtonScottsdaleChattanoogaCripple CreekDenveroFountainKenmore

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $228,748
Total Revenues: $426,146
Total Expenses: $311,087
Total Giving: $310,305

Funding Sources: The foundation receives support from other foundations, including the Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation, which provided a family-advised grant of $24,100 in 2023.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$228,748	$113,689	$365,442
Revenue	$426,146	$121,205	$472,160
Expenses	$311,087	$372,958	$276,155
Qualifying Distributions	$310,305	$372,233	$275,382
Net Investment Income	$108	$170	$123
Distributable Amount	$6,969	$9,844	$7,965

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

98 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Colorado Springs Christian School ($184,055), Joy to the World ($35,000), Parents Challenge ($16,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COLORADO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$184,055
JOY TO THE WORLD COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$35,000
PARENTS CHALLENGE COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$16,000
CHOICES PREGNANCY CENTER WOODLAND PARK, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$13,000
UKRAINE POWER INC COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$12,500
AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE DONATION	$10,000
FIRST TEE - SOUTHERN COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$10,000
PELLA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL PELLA, IA	CHARITABLE DONATION	$6,000
HEARTLIGHT MINISTRIES HALLSVILLE, TX	CHARITABLE DONATION	$5,500
MIDLAND DAYS AT DIVIDE INC DIVIDE, CO	CHARITABLE DONATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PETER C KUYPER	PRESIDENT	1	—
PETER C KUYPER	SECRETARY	1	—
PETER C KUYPER	TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Creative Providers Foundation fund?

The foundation supports education, religion, and human services. Recent grant distribution shows: • **54%** of giving directed to Education • **21%** to Religion • **14%** to Social & Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Creative Providers Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 12 grants in 2024, with total giving of $310,305. Recent grants include: • $184,055 to Colorado Springs Christian Schools • $35,000 to Joy to the World • $16,000 to Parents Challenge • $13,000 to Woodland Park Pregnancy Center Choices • $12,500 to Ukraine Power • $5,500 to Heart Light Ministries • $2,000 to Emmaus Fellowship **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $250 to $245,233. **Application Process:** The foundation only makes contributions to pre…

Where does Creative Providers Foundation make grants?

Approximately **87% of grants stay in Colorado**. The foundation also funds organizations in Iowa and Texas.

What size grants does Creative Providers Foundation award?

In 2024, Creative Providers Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $310K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Creative Providers Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Creative Providers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Creative Providers Foundation's EIN?

Creative Providers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0192597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Creative Providers Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.