EZE Foundation
EZE Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
EZE Foundation at a glance
In short: EZE Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,017
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,468
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,200
- Total assets
- $2,934,689
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EZE Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29 Niblick Lane, Littleton, CO 80123
Phone: (952) 995-7494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EZE Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charlies Guys ($15K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Colorado received 71% of grant dollars. Recipients in Tennessee received 10%, Virginia 7%, Florida 6%, and Washington 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is EZE Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2024) to $169K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlies Guys Boulder, CO | Funds for Operation | $15,000 |
| Leadership Program of the Rockies Denver, CO | Funds for Operation | $10,350 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | Funds for Operation | $10,000 |
| A Precious Child Inc Broomfield, CO | Funds for Operation | $8,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Funds for Operation | $7,000 |
| Mayo Clinic-Diane Rice Jacksonville, FL | Funds for Operation | $6,000 |
| A Precious Child Inc Broomfield, CO | Funds for Operation | $5,517 |
| Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation Arvada, CO | Funds for Operation | $5,200 |
| Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian House Denver, CO | Funds for Operation | $5,200 |
| Ace Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | Funds for Operation | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,934,689 | $147,948 | $122,025 | $97,017 | 15 | $97,017 | $128,784 | $142,538 |
| 2023 | $2,908,766 | $98,240 | $193,947 | $168,500 | 23 | $168,500 | $77,018 | $145,209 |
| 2022 | $3,004,473 | $154,155 | $196,727 | $160,898 | 24 | $160,898 | $122,129 | $153,374 |
| 2021 | $3,047,045 | $278,491 | $205,132 | $160,000 | 25 | $165,100 | $249,459 | $165,208 |
| 2020 | $2,973,686 | $632,606 | $138,001 | $99,598 | 19 | — | $32,229 | $120,836 |
| 2019 | $2,479,081 | $571,916 | $152,268 | $124,500 | 21 | — | $549,259 | $107,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EZE Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting children and families, serving veterans and military families, helping urban youth, and supporting children’s health.
For example, A Precious Child says it provides children in need with opportunities and resources to help them achieve their full potential. The Navy SEAL Foundation says it provides critical support for Naval Special Warfare warriors, veterans, and families. Rocky Mountain Children’s Health says it supports newborns, pediatric patients, and their families. Colorado Uplift describes its mission as building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $97,017 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,150 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,200. The largest listed grants were $15,000 to Charlies Guys, $10,350 to Leadership Program of the Rockies, $10,000 to St Judes, and $8,000 to A Precious Child.
Other listed recipients included the Navy SEAL Foundation ($7,000), Mayo Clinic-Diane Rice ($6,000), Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation ($5,200), Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian House ($5,200), ACE Scholarships ($5,000), Colorado Uplift ($5,000), and Junior Achievement ($5,000). The filing describes the purposes of these grants as “funds for operation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth McCain as president and David W. Stassen, Zachary W. Stassen, and Elle Lanning as vice presidents.
EZE Foundation is led by Elizabeth McCain, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth McCain
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David W. Stassen
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elle Lanning
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Zachary W. Stassen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathleen F. Stassen (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Betsy McCain (2019) — Vice President
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 EZE Foundation
How much does EZE Foundation give each year?
EZE Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 23 grants.
What is EZE Foundation's typical grant size?
EZE Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,200, and its average grant was $6,468, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from EZE Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does EZE Foundation give grants?
EZE Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (10%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants), Broomfield, CO (2 grants) and Greenwood Village, CO (2 grants).
Does EZE Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on EZE Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds for Operation" (15 grants).
Who are EZE Foundation's largest grantees?
EZE Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charlies Guys ($15,000), A Precious Child Inc ($13,517 across 2 grants) and Leadership Program of the Rockies ($10,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is EZE Foundation?
EZE Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (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 EZE Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting children and families, serving veterans and military families, helping urban youth, and supporting children’s health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EZE Foundation?
The foundation states 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 EZE Foundation's EIN?
EZE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1924702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does EZE 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 October 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 July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). EZE Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eze-foundation-morg_27a2a558711448d4b3e0b4e28b07e407
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