Feeding Colorado
The mission of Feeding Colorado, which represents the five feeding America food banks in the state, is to improve food security in Colorado through policy, advocacy, partnership, and education.
Feeding Colorado at a glance
In short: Feeding Colorado gave $4.2M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $698K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,186,821
- -53.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $697,804
- -60.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $330,208
- Total assets
- $2,092,171
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Feeding Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of the Rockies ($2.5M). Together the top 6 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 13 (31%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $8.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of the Rockies Louisville, CO | Pass-Thru Grants | $2,492,828 |
| Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Pass-Thru Grants | $762,446 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Pass-Thru Grants | $351,388 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County Loveland, CO | Pass-Thru Grants | $309,028 |
| Weld Food Bank Greeley, CO | Pass-Thru Grants | $168,987 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Pass-Thru Grants | $102,144 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,092,171 | $4,857,219 | $4,618,494 | $4,186,821 | 6 | $76,640 |
| 2024 | $1,846,673 | $9,786,721 | $9,265,158 | $8,901,816 | 5 | $68,503 |
| 2023 | $1,325,110 | $264,790 | $296,477 | — | — | $9,724 |
| 2022 | $1,356,797 | $135,627 | $22,665 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,297,165 | $431,624 | $139,704 | $48,992 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $725,862 | $764,986 | $63,798 | $47,988 | 2 | — |
About Feeding Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Feeding Colorado is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Louisville, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Feeding Colorado is led by Mandy Pullaro, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mandy Pullaro
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Nathan Springer
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Pezzani
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob O'Connor
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Pulling
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Da Silva
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynne Telford (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Orge (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $106K, to Mandy Pullaro (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Feeding Colorado
How much does Feeding Colorado give each year?
Feeding Colorado gave $4.2M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.9M across 5 grants.
What is Feeding Colorado's typical grant size?
Feeding Colorado's median grant in 2025 was $330,208, and its average grant was $697,804, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Feeding Colorado give grants?
Feeding Colorado gives mostly in Colorado: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, CO (2 grants).
Does Feeding Colorado give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Feeding Colorado's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pass-Thru Grants" (6 grants).
Who are Feeding Colorado's largest grantees?
Feeding Colorado's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of the Rockies ($2,492,828), Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado ($762,446) and Community Food Share ($351,388), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Feeding Colorado?
Feeding Colorado reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What is Feeding Colorado?
Feeding Colorado is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Louisville, CO. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Feeding Colorado's EIN?
Feeding Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1568564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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