El Puente Foundation Inc
El Puente Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $999K. Net investment income was $27K.
El Puente Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: El Puente Foundation Inc gave $999K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $999,324
- +12711.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,761
- +7221.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,077
- Primary geography
- Colorado (86% 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 El Puente Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Usafa Falcon Foundation ($755K). Together the top 7 received $999K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How El Puente Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 3491% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $3K (2020) to $999K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $999K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Usafa Falcon Foundation Usaf Academy, CO | Community Outreach | $754,967 |
| El Puente Donor Advised Fund Woodbridge, NJ | Grants to Other Public Charities | $127,230 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Education | $100,000 |
| El Puente Donar Advised Fund Woodbridge, NJ | Grants to Other Public Charities | $8,077 |
| National Western Stock Show Denver, CO | Education | $6,300 |
| Youth Zone Glenwood Springs, CO | Youth Outreach | $2,000 |
| Mile High United Way Denver, CO | Community Outreach | $750 |
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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 | — | $29,510 | $1,001,801 | $999,324 | 7 | $999,324 | $27,033 | $29,978 |
| 2023 | $803,093 | $28,451 | $10,211 | $7,800 | 4 | $7,800 | $26,039 | $42,815 |
| 2022 | $784,853 | $8,490 | $34,704 | $32,300 | 10 | $32,300 | $8,874 | $43,477 |
| 2021 | $811,067 | $60,921 | $30,978 | $27,825 | 8 | $27,825 | $59,021 | $49,508 |
| 2020 | $781,108 | $15,295 | $6,401 | $2,900 | 6 | — | $13,045 | $43,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, El Puente Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
El Puente Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean H. Williamson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary S. Kerr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hugh H. Williamson III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Williamson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Williamson
Director
On filings since 2020
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 El Puente Foundation Inc
How much does El Puente Foundation Inc give each year?
El Puente Foundation Inc gave $999K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is El Puente Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
El Puente Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,077, and its average grant was $142,761, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does El Puente Foundation Inc give grants?
El Puente Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants) and Woodbridge, NJ (2 grants).
Does El Puente Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on El Puente Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are El Puente Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
El Puente Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Usafa Falcon Foundation ($754,967), El Puente Donor Advised Fund ($127,230) and University of Colorado Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is El Puente Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, El Puente Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is El Puente Foundation Inc's EIN?
El Puente Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1312068. 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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