Dr A J Kauvar Foundation
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $430K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $115K. Net investment income was $137K.
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr A J Kauvar Foundation gave $115K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,294
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,294
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $115,294
- Total assets
- $429,522
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dr A J Kauvar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado State University ($115K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dr A J Kauvar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 131% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 531% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Ft Collins, CO | Air Quality, Climate & Health | $115,294 |
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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 | $429,522 | $143,305 | $125,339 | $115,294 | 1 | $118,668 | $137,100 | $22,367 |
| 2023 | $494,785 | $39,928 | $125,034 | $115,294 | 1 | $118,604 | $33,510 | $25,380 |
| 2022 | $547,750 | $1,096 | $61,651 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $884 | $28,042 |
| 2021 | $688,238 | $99,599 | $60,637 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $89,113 | $33,194 |
| 2020 | $716,184 | $20,718 | $60,245 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $10,869 | $32,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr A J Kauvar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation is led by Lawrence M Kauvar, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence M Kauvar
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kauvar
Associate Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Stewart
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D Hanegan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Athens
Associate Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth B Kauvar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Wicklund
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dr A J Kauvar Foundation
How much does Dr A J Kauvar Foundation give each year?
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation gave $115K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 1 grant.
How large is Dr A J Kauvar Foundation?
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation reported $430K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Dr A J Kauvar Foundation operate?
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Dr A J Kauvar Foundation's EIN?
Dr A J Kauvar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2462875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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