Eagle River Foundation
Eagle River Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eagle, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $187K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $16K.
Eagle River Foundation at a glance
In short: Eagle River Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,714
- +36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,746
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $186,554
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eagle River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mountain Tots Preschool ($5K). Together the top 9 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eagle River Foundation gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $22K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Tots Preschool Eagle, CO | Youth Programs | $5,000 |
| Family Learning Center Edwards, CO | Youth Programs | $3,000 |
| Eagle River Youth Coalition Avon, CO | Youth Programs | $2,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation Vail, CO | Community Support | $1,864 |
| Peek - Red Ribbon Project Avon, CO | Youth Programs | $1,200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Avon, CO | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Eagle County Historical Society Eagle, CO | Community Support | $650 |
| The Cycle Effect Eagle, CO | Community Support | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Wild Denver, CO | Habitat/Environment | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,554 | $18,468 | $18,216 | $15,714 | 9 | $15,714 | $15,576 |
| 2024 | $186,302 | $17,301 | $13,965 | $11,515 | 7 | $12,740 | $16,076 |
| 2023 | $182,966 | $16,023 | $19,128 | $15,000 | 7 | $16,525 | $15,082 |
| 2022 | $187,480 | $15,999 | $14,323 | $11,500 | 6 | $13,208 | $14,884 |
| 2021 | $172,673 | $21,272 | $24,273 | $21,858 | 10 | $22,714 | $10,317 |
| 2020 | $175,675 | $20,283 | $17,602 | $13,900 | 5 | — | $17,144 |
| 2019 | $172,818 | $33,233 | $23,641 | $20,000 | 9 | — | $22,656 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eagle River Foundation is led by Jon Lengel, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon Lengel
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Comerford
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Slaughter
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Steinmetz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Beasley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Roxie Deane (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gerald Fedrizzi (2019–2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Eagle River Foundation
How much does Eagle River Foundation give each year?
Eagle River Foundation gave $16K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is Eagle River Foundation's typical grant size?
Eagle River Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,746, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eagle River Foundation give grants?
Eagle River Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eagle, CO (3 grants) and Avon, CO (3 grants).
Does Eagle River Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Eagle River Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (4 grants) and "Youth Programs" (4 grants).
Who are Eagle River Foundation's largest grantees?
Eagle River Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mountain Tots Preschool ($5,000), Family Learning Center ($3,000) and Eagle River Youth Coalition ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eagle River Foundation?
Eagle River Foundation reported $187K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Eagle River Foundation's EIN?
Eagle River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1568451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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