Denver Broncos Foundation
The Denver Broncos Foundation is a public charity based in Englewood, Colorado. It supports youth-focused work through health and wellness initiatives, in- and out-of-school programming, access to career pathways, and youth and high school football.
Denver Broncos Foundation at a glance
In short: Denver Broncos Foundation gave $5.4M across 180 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,395,136
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 180
- +52.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,973
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,217,081
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Denver Broncos Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit an application through the Community Grant Program application process.
- Review Cycle
- August 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- August 15, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Denver Broncos Foundation Community Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 13655 Broncos Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: (303) 649-9000
Website: https://denverbroncos.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Denver Broncos Foundation
Who Denver Broncos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc ($535K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
495 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 418 grants of 495 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Community Grant applicants must provide programs or services in Colorado. In filing year 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado; other leading recipient states were California (6%), Texas (5%), Maryland (3%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 180 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Denver Broncos Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2019) to $5.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 180 grants totaling $5.4M.
*2022: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc Denver, CO | In and Out of School Programming | $534,633 |
| Caf Momentum Denver Corporation Denver, CO | Access to Career Pathways Programming | $250,000 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective Dallas, TX | Access to Career Pathways Programming | $250,000 |
| Kaboom Bethesda, MD | In and Out of School Programming | $175,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation Denver, CO | Access to Career Pathways Programming | $150,000 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc Denver, CO | Youth Health & Wellness Programming | $150,000 |
| Aurora Public Schools Foundation Aurora, CO | Access to Career Pathways Programming | $100,000 |
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | In and Out of School Programming | $100,000 |
| Colorado UpLift Denver, CO | In and Out of School Programming | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Youth Health & Wellness Programming | $100,000 |
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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 | $1,217,081 | $6,555,767 | $6,579,735 | $5,395,136 | 180 | — |
| 2023 | $1,241,049 | $5,773,035 | $5,400,072 | $4,141,817 | 118 | — |
| 2022* | $868,086 | $1,492,662 | $1,293,068 | $1,010,713 | 57 | — |
| 2021 | $669,643 | $546,710 | $677,526 | $620,141 | 90 | $37 |
| 2020 | $801,238 | $779,337 | $964,985 | $819,164 | 50 | $2,777 |
| 2019 | $984,956 | $768,979 | $522,377 | $340,150 | 10 | $636 |
*2022: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to make a positive impact on future generations through youth health and wellness initiatives, dynamic in- and out-of-school programming, and access to career pathways. Its priorities also include youth and high school football. The Foundation describes its football support as focused on expanding access, enhancing player health and safety, supporting small-scale capital improvements, and launching first-time girls flag football initiatives.
The Foundation’s community grant priorities include projects that improve youth mental health outcomes or reduce food insecurity; increase school attendance, engagement, and youth belonging; and expand access to credentials, career and technical education, and work-based learning.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work among its grantees. The Denver Scholarship Foundation says it helps Denver Public Schools students enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions. Second Wind Fund says it works to decrease suicide among children and youth by removing barriers to treatment. Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity, while KABOOM! says it works with communities to build kid-designed playspaces and address playspace inequity.
Grantmaking
The largest award listed was $534,633 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver for “In and Out of School Programming.” Other notable grants included $250,000 each to Caf Momentum Denver Corporation and Momentum Advisory Collective for “Access to Career Pathways Programming,” and $175,000 to KABOOM for “In and Out of School Programming.” The Denver Scholarship Foundation and Second Wind Fund each received $150,000.
The Community Grant Program is separate from these reported grants: it allows eligible organizations to request up to $10,000 for a specific youth-serving Colorado project or program. Organizations must provide programs or services in Colorado, have 501(c)(3) status or a government equivalent, and have a programming expense ratio of at least 80%. Requests must address a stated funding priority and serve youth ages 5–24. The program does not fund administrative or operating costs, fundraising support, religious organizations, individuals, endowments or reserve funds, annual memberships, political campaigns, conferences, workshops, or group or individual trips.
Applications are limited to one per calendar year. Prior grantees must submit a grant report before applying again; repeat funding is not guaranteed. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding, and the Foundation says it does not provide feedback on proposals that are not funded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carrie W. Penner as chairperson and director; Damani Leech as president and director; Justin Webster as treasurer and director; and Tim Aragon as secretary and director. It also lists Gregory B. Penner, Patrick Smyth, and S. Robson Walton as directors, and Allie Engelken as executive director.
Denver Broncos Foundation is led by Damani Leech, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Damani Leech
President & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allie Engelken
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie W. Penner
Chairperson & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Webster
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Smyth
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory B. Penner
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Robson Walton
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Aragon
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jay Cleary (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Josiah Ellis (2019–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Lee Larsen (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Williams (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Malcom Freeman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Slivka (2019–2022) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Denver Broncos Foundation
How much does Denver Broncos Foundation give each year?
Denver Broncos Foundation gave $5.4M across 180 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 118 grants.
What is Denver Broncos Foundation's typical grant size?
Denver Broncos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,973, across 180 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Denver Broncos Foundation give grants?
Denver Broncos Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (81 grants), Aurora, CO (12 grants), Boulder, CO (6 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (5 grants).
Does Denver Broncos Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Denver Broncos Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 180) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Community Grant Program" (64 grants), "Youth and High School Football Programming" (26 grants) and "Access to Career Pathways Programming" (17 grants).
Who are Denver Broncos Foundation's largest grantees?
Denver Broncos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc ($534,633), Caf Momentum Denver Corporation ($250,000) and Momentum Advisory Collective ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Denver Broncos Foundation?
Denver Broncos Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What does Denver Broncos Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to make a positive impact on future generations through youth health and wellness initiatives, dynamic in- and out-of-school programming, and access to career pathways. Its priorities also include youth and high school football. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denver Broncos Foundation?
Submit an application through the Community Grant Program application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Denver Broncos Foundation's EIN?
Denver Broncos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1305294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Denver Broncos Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/denver-broncos-foundation-morg_1bce2414ed4b4b798ccb4ae5e7ddc148
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