Denver Broncos Foundation
The Denver Broncos Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Denver Broncos NFL team. Based in Englewood, Colorado, it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1996 (EIN: 84-1305294). The Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on future generations by creating a "game plan" for life through strategic community engagement and youth-focused programming.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+27.2% YoY
Grant Count
164
+39.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-8.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Denver Broncos Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on future generations by creating a "game plan" for life through youth health and wellness initiatives, dynamic in and out of school programming, and access to career pathways.
Core Values:
- Equity: Removing barriers for under-resourced youth
- Collaboration: Working with community and school-based partners
- Commitment: Creating a legacy through a mission-focused approach
- Innovation: Adapting to the ever-changing needs of children
- Impact: Evaluating results to achieve Foundation goals
Primary Focus Areas:
Youth Health and Wellness Initiatives — Meeting basic physiological needs of children in order for them to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically
Dynamic In and Out of School Programming — Preparing youth to achieve their full potential through activities and experiences to develop academic, developmental and social competencies
Access to Career Pathways — Building educational and economic opportunities and an enriching life of self-sufficiency after high school
Youth and High School Football — Improving youth and high school football through programs, clinics and camps that focus on character, player safety, team development and benefits to participants
Grantmaking
The Foundation awarded more than $5 million in financial and in-kind support in 2023, marking the largest grantmaking year in Foundation history. Notable grants included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves Colorado, with a focus on the Denver metropolitan area and broader "Broncos Country." In 2023, more than 200 organizations and over 175,000 youth in Colorado were positively impacted by Foundation outreach.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenues: $5,773,035
- Total Expenses: $5,400,072
- Total Assets: $1,241,049
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
The Foundation's 2023 grantmaking and community impact represented more than double its previous financial commitment to grantees and program partners compared to prior years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,217,081 | $1,241,049 | $723,574 |
| Revenue | $6,555,767 | $5,773,035 | $805,055 |
| Expenses | $6,579,735 | $5,400,072 | $749,973 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
182 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Denver Broncos Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carrie Walton Penner — Broncos Owner and Board Chair
Allie En — Broncos Vice President of Community Impact and Foundation Executive Director
The Foundation operates under the governance of a Board of Directors and receives support from the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE W PENNER | CHAIRPERSON/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAMANI LEECH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUSTIN WEBSTER | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM ARAGON | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GREGORY B PENNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK SMYTH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| S ROBSON WALTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALLIE ENGELKEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**May 2023:** The Denver Broncos Foundation announced a comprehensive review and strategic planning process that resulted in new vision, mission, and values. The Foundation committed to more than doubling its financial commitment to grantees and program partners across three key focus areas.
Denver Broncos Foundation contributes more than $5 million in ...**January 2024:** The Foundation announced it contributed more than $5 million in financial and in-kind support to local nonprofits in 2023, marking the largest grantmaking and community impact year in Foundation history. The 2023 calendar year included strategic grantmaking initiatives, the Denver Broncos Community Grant Program, and in-kind support benefiting more than 200 organizations and over 175,000 youth in Colorado.
Denver Broncos Foundation contributes more than $5 million in ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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