Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found
The Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $33,488, and states that the foundation gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found at a glance
In short: Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found gave $33K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,488
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,395
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $464,125
- +15.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5826 Woodbourne Hollow Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 720-9986
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Small Champions ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Colorado (71%), followed by Texas (12%), Georgia (6%), New York (4%), and Nebraska (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $894 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $34K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Small Champions Vail, CO | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Voices for Children Boulder, CO | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Boulder Boulder, CO | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Susan B Komen Organization Dallas, TX | General Program Support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlnta, GA | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| TGTHR Boulder, CO | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Boulder Humane Society Bouder, CO | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center Breckenridge, CO | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Faithfully K9 Services Dogs Conifer, CO | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Mariposa Dr Foundation Ithaca, NY | General Program Support | $1,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464,125 | $91,956 | $36,336 | $33,488 | 24 | $33,488 | $56,956 | $22,701 |
| 2024 | $403,142 | $70,244 | $35,662 | $33,972 | 21 | $33,972 | $35,244 | $17,469 |
| 2023 | $364,334 | $34,766 | $35,149 | $32,550 | 24 | $32,550 | $12,158 | $19,286 |
| 2022 | $364,717 | $45,490 | $29,975 | $28,926 | 18 | $28,926 | $34,893 | $16,110 |
| 2021 | $349,202 | $24,733 | $29,129 | $27,080 | 25 | $27,080 | $7,684 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations working in areas including youth recreation and services, child advocacy, outdoor experiences for people with disabilities, housing, and education and empowerment programs. For example, Small Champions says it provides recreational opportunities and needs-based instruction to youth with multiple disabilities in Eagle County; Voices for Children CASA says it uses trained volunteers to advocate for child victims of abuse and neglect in Boulder County. Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center describes its work as expanding opportunities for people with disabilities and special needs through outdoor experiences. Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia describes a partnership-based effort to build homes with low-income families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $33,488. Grants ranged from $350 to $2,500, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,500 each to Small Champions, Voices for Children, YMCA of Boulder, and Susan B. Komen Organization; and $2,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, TGTHR, Boulder Humane Society, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, and Faithfully K9 Services Dogs. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Mariposa DR Foundation and Summit County Mountain Rescue. The grantee descriptions identify Mariposa DR Foundation’s work as supporting education and empowerment programs for children and young adults in the Dominican Republic, especially girls.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Ahlstrand as president, Janet Ahlstrand as secretary, and Edward Ahlstrand Jr, Amy Guras, and Dina Sheperd as trustees.
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found is led by Edward Ahlstrand, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Ahlstrand
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Amy Guras
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dina Sheperd
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Edward Ahlstrand Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Janet Ahlstrand
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found
How much does Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found give each year?
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found gave $33K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 21 grants.
What is Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's typical grant size?
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,395, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found that year got $1K on average.
Where does Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found give grants?
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found gives mostly in Colorado: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Breckenridge, CO (2 grants).
Does Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's largest grantees?
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's largest 2025 grantees include Small Champions ($2,500), Voices for Children ($2,500) and YMCA of Boulder ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found?
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found reported $464K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations working in areas including youth recreation and services, child advocacy, outdoor experiences for people with disabilities, housing, and education and empowerment programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's EIN?
Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3553244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Edward And Janet Ahlstrand Family Found 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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