Economy Data Foundation
Economy Data Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Planned Parenthood affiliates, Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, and Colorado organizations serving health, housing, and other community needs.
Economy Data Foundation at a glance
In short: Economy Data Foundation gave $63K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,500
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,604
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $314,194
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Economy Data Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 694 Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80230
Phone: (303) 522-5922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Economy Data Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Action Fund ($5K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Colorado received 38% of grant dollars, Oregon 21%, Minnesota 16%, Washington, DC 8%, and Connecticut 8%. The listed 2024 grants also include recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Economy Data Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2019) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MN Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountain Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Clean Water Fund Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Colorado Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Craig Hospital Englewood, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $314,194 | $77,391 | $64,228 | $62,500 | 24 | $62,912 | $76,979 | $63,003 |
| 2023 | $301,031 | $65,416 | $61,263 | $60,000 | 26 | $60,375 | $65,041 | $59,700 |
| 2022 | $296,878 | $37,317 | $66,942 | $65,000 | 26 | $65,375 | $36,942 | $61,609 |
| 2021 | $326,503 | $86,047 | $59,055 | $58,000 | 26 | $58,325 | $85,722 | $59,538 |
| 2020 | $300,944 | $21,111 | $59,672 | $58,500 | 26 | — | $25,121 | $57,306 |
| 2019 | $337,505 | $29,205 | $53,201 | $52,000 | 24 | — | $29,205 | $52,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Economy Data Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, Denver Botanic Gardens says its mission is to connect people with plants, especially those from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions. Craig Hospital describes itself as a rehabilitation hospital serving people with spinal cord and brain injuries. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. An individual recipient says it works to save lives and improve health by promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation. Friends of Outdoor School says it connects, supports, and advocates for Oregon students to participate in inclusive and accessible outdoor school programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $62,500 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest grants were $5,000 each to Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, Planned Parenthood of MN, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountain, and Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. Other listed grants included $4,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland; $3,000 each to Clean Water Fund and Jewish Family Services of Colorado; and $2,000 each to Craig Hospital, Denver Botanic Gardens, an individual recipient, and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Torgerson as president and Andrew Mason as secretary.
Economy Data Foundation is led by Ann Torgerson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Torgerson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Mason
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Shors (2019) — Secretary
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 Economy Data Foundation
How much does Economy Data Foundation give each year?
Economy Data Foundation gave $63K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 26 grants.
What is Economy Data Foundation's typical grant size?
Economy Data Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,604, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Economy Data Foundation give grants?
Economy Data Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (21%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Portland, OR (6 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Economy Data Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Economy Data Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are Economy Data Foundation's largest grantees?
Economy Data Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Action Fund ($5,000), Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette ($5,000) and Planned Parenthood of MN ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Economy Data Foundation?
Economy Data Foundation reported $314K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Economy Data Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, Denver Botanic Gardens says its mission is to connect people with plants, especially those from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Economy Data Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Economy Data Foundation's EIN?
Economy Data Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1152386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Economy Data Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Economy Data Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/economy-data-foundation-morg_815c04fe970f4044b662619bb496681b
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