Foundation 180
Foundation 180 is a private foundation based in Englewood, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports two grants totaling $9,508,972, both to Colorado organizations.
Foundation 180 at a glance
In short: Foundation 180 gave $9.5M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $4.8M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,508,972
- +357.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,754,486
- +585.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,754,486
- Total assets
- $476,874
- -86.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Foundation 180
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Foundation 180 states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4651 S El Camino Drive, Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 781-6777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation 180 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Denver Foundation ($9.4M). Together the top 2 received $9.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 49 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to organizations in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation 180 gives
- Giving grew 595% 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 $955K (2020) to $9.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Denver Foundation Denver, CO | To inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen the community. | $9,411,972 |
| One Good Turn Englewood, CO | To provide job training and housing to young people facing challenging circumstances. | $97,000 |
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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 | $476,874 | $443,839 | $9,824,859 | $9,508,972 | 2 | $9,560,554 | $276,572 | $384,942 |
| 2023 | $3,502,338 | $2,593,977 | $2,250,361 | $2,080,000 | 3 | $2,145,202 | $2,496,699 | $378,012 |
| 2022 | $3,049,873 | $1,417,133 | $1,984,442 | $1,775,000 | 12 | $1,843,988 | $1,283,377 | $493,679 |
| 2021 | $3,698,686 | $521,510 | $1,532,392 | $1,368,082 | 17 | $1,426,350 | $413,848 | $618,186 |
| 2020 | $4,681,746 | $222,284 | $1,116,701 | $955,000 | 15 | — | $117,632 | $534,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation 180 reported a distributable amount of $385K 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
The available grant information does not state a mission for Foundation 180. Its 2024 grantees describe their work as follows: The Denver Foundation’s mission is “to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community.” One Good Turn says it helps low-income, marginalized community members achieve long-term self-sufficiency by providing access to resources such as food, housing, job training, and mental health and wellness services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Foundation 180 reported two grants totaling $9,508,972. Grant amounts ranged from $97,000 to $9,411,972, with a median of $4,754,486.
The largest grant was $9,411,972 to The Denver Foundation in Denver, Colorado, for “to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen the community.” Foundation 180 also gave $97,000 to One Good Turn in Englewood, Colorado, for “to provide job training and housing to young people facing challenging circumstances.”
The filing reports three grants totaling $2,080,000 in 2023 and 12 grants totaling $1,775,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine E Matthews as president, Libby Whitmore as treasurer, and Leah Rahe Allen as secretary.
Foundation 180 is led by Catherine E. Matthews, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine E. Matthews
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Leah Rahe Allen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby Whitmore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Catherine E Matthews (President).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation 180
How much does Foundation 180 give each year?
Foundation 180 gave $9.5M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 3 grants.
How large is Foundation 180?
Foundation 180 reported $477K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foundation 180 fund?
The available grant information does not state a mission for Foundation 180. Its 2024 grantees describe their work as follows: The Denver Foundation’s mission is “to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation 180?
Foundation 180 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 ↑
Where does Foundation 180 make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to organizations in Colorado.
What is Foundation 180's EIN?
Foundation 180's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1645122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Foundation 180 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.
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Foundation 180 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/foundation-180-morg_f3164a1327ca4443bdec2ae5afeb9f31
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