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Key facts about Fire Foundation of Denver
- EIN
- 86-3861726
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $502,182
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $33,479
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,162,281
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (School Grants - Partner Schools & Spark Schools)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Fire Foundation of Denver funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Fire Foundation of Denver's 15 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants) and Broomfield, CO (2 grants). None of its 15 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Fire Foundation of Denver open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+46.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$502K
+44.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-4.0% YoY
About Fire Foundation of Denver
Based on IRS filings
Fire Foundation of Denver is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $502K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,162,281 | $796,193 | $440,062 |
| Revenue | $948,578 | $661,604 | $408,747 |
| Expenses | $731,509 | $430,618 | $164,247 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,355 | $14,102 | $198 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fire Foundation of Denver
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Saint Mary's Catholic Church ($150,000 across 2 grants), Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church ($44,334), Blessed Pro Miguel Catholic Academy ($44,333).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church Littleton, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $115,000 |
| Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church Denver, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $44,334 |
| Blessed Pro Miguel Catholic Academy Westminster, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $44,333 |
| Holy Family High School Broomfield, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $43,000 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Boulder, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $40,000 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church Greeley, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $35,000 |
| Annunciation Catholic Church Denver, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $34,000 |
| Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Loveland, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $30,000 |
| Most Precious Blood Catholic Church Denver, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $26,000 |
| Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Longmont, CO | To fund special needs education programs at the parish school | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Van Frank | Executive Director | 40 | $72,450 |
| Eve Langston | President | 3 | — |
| Jessica Johnson | Vice-President | 6 | — |
| Jill Hall | Secretary | 5 | — |
| David Holden | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| JD Flynn | Director | 2 | — |
| Kate Flynn | Director | 15 | — |
| Susan Selner Wright | Director | 3 | — |
| Wesley Hardin | Director | 5 | — |
| Lori Jones | Director | 3 | — |
| Darilyn Bixenman | Director | 5 | — |
| Patricia Winders | Director | 2 | — |
| Kevin Sherman | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Foundation of Denver?
Fire Foundation of Denver is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fire Foundation of Denver?
As of 2024, Fire Foundation of Denver holds $1.2M in total assets with $949K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $502K in 2024.
Where does Fire Foundation of Denver operate?
Fire Foundation of Denver has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Fire Foundation of Denver award?
In 2024, Fire Foundation of Denver awarded 15 grants totaling $502K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fire Foundation of Denver's EIN?
Fire Foundation of Denver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3861726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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