Denver Post Community Foundation
The Denver Post Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 2011, the foundation raises funds through individual and corporate donations, signature events, and programs to support nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. Since its inception, the foundation has raised and distributed over $14,569,000 to community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+39.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve and enrich the lives of those in the community through support of programs that benefit:
- Arts and culture
- Children and youth
- Education and literacy
- Basic human services
The foundation accomplishes this mission through various community giving programs, including the Denver Post Community Foundation's signature events and programs, the annual Season To Share holiday campaign, the ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) employee volunteer program, and sponsorships.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily through its Season To Share annual holiday campaign, which distributes funds to more than 50 metro Denver nonprofits. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: $6,500–$140,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado, with a primary focus on the metro Denver area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $2,613,598
- Total Revenue: $3,162,123
- Total Expenses: $2,427,857
- Total Liabilities: $30,000
- Total Giving: $1,525,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,613,598 | $1,879,132 | $1,946,813 |
| Revenue | $3,162,123 | $2,279,658 | $2,239,922 |
| Expenses | $2,427,857 | $2,348,033 | $2,440,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,733 | $5,034 | — |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Denver Post Community Foundation
Dean Singleton Legacy Grant
DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Denver Post Season To Share
DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Passport to the Arts Grants
DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Denver Kids Inc ($140,000), Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home ($125,000), Colorado UpLift ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Kids Inc Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $140,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $125,000 |
| Colorado UpLift Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $75,000 |
| YESS Institute Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $75,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $35,000 |
| We Don't Waste Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $35,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation - Colorado Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $30,000 |
| Kids First Health Care Commerce City, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $30,000 |
| Kids in Need of Dentistry Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc Denver, CO | Support of children youth health and wellness and homelessness and hunger programs. | $29,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President and CEO: Tracy Ulmer
- Chair and Treasurer: Justin Mock
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Ulmer | CEO and President | 40 | $165,000 |
| Bill Reynolds | Chair | 1 | — |
| Justin Mock | Treasurer & Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lee Ann Colacioppo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christine Moser | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Samuelson | Board Member | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The 2026 Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee took place, with the foundation congratulating the 2026 champion
The Denver Foundation awards $6.1M in community grants - Denver FoundationThroughout the 2025 Season To Share campaign, featured stories highlighted the impact made by grantees
Congratulations to the 51 Season To Share grant recipients that will shareThe foundation's Grant Program was featured in March 2025, with author and historian presentations
The foundation contributed over $6,000,000 in value through grants, events, volunteer efforts, and in-kind advertising to support hundreds of charitable agencies in the community
The Denver Foundation awards $6.1M in community grants - Denver FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Denver Post Community Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to improve and enrich the lives of those in the community through support of programs that benefit: • Arts and culture • Children and youth • Education and literacy • Basic human services The foundation accomplishes this mission through various community giving programs, including the Denver Post Community Foundation's signature events and programs, the annual Season To Share holiday campaign, the ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) employee volunteer prog…
How do I apply for a grant from Denver Post Community Foundation?
The foundation makes grants primarily through its Season To Share annual holiday campaign, which distributes funds to more than 50 metro Denver nonprofits. Recent grant activity includes: • **2024 Season To Share**: 51 grant recipients shared $1,700,000 in awards • **Typical grant range**: $6,500–$140,000 • **Recent notable grants** (2024): • Denver Kids: $140,000 • Tennyson Center for Children: $125,000 Grants support nonprofits working to address hunger, homelessness, youth education and prep…
Where does Denver Post Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado, with a primary focus on the metro Denver area.
What size grants does Denver Post Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Denver Post Community Foundation awarded 56 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Denver Post Community Foundation's EIN?
Denver Post Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4328521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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