Friends of Football Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PUEBLO, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 10 grants totaling $5.8M.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.8M
+7179.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$583K
+3539.8% YoY
About Friends of Football Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Football Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PUEBLO, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 10 grants totaling $5.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $6,074,254 |
| Revenue | $209,272 | $99,866 |
| Expenses | $6,158,526 | $599,854 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,828,674 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
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 2021
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Csu Pueblo Foundation ($5,639,804), Csu Pueblo Foundation ($119,920), Co High School Atheletics Assn ($40,050).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CO HIGH SCHOOL ATHELETICS ASSN AURORA, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $40,050 |
| CSU-PUEBLO ATHLETICS PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $15,000 |
| CSU PUEBLO FOUNDATION PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $119,920 |
| CSU PUEBLO FOUNDATION PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE FOOTBALL | $5,639,804 |
| PUEBLO WEST HIGH SCHOOL PUEBLO WEST, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $1,650 |
| PUEBLO EAST HIGH SCHOOL PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $5,650 |
| PUEBLO CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $1,650 |
| PUEBLO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $1,650 |
| PUEBLO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $1,650 |
| PUEBLO SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL PUEBLO, CO | PROMOTE YOUTH FOOTBALL | $1,650 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN E DEROSE | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROBERT L ROOT | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Football Inc?
Friends of Football Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PUEBLO, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Friends of Football Inc operate?
Friends of Football Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Friends of Football Inc award?
In 2021, Friends of Football Inc awarded 10 grants totaling $5.8M — an average of about $583K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Football Inc's EIN?
Friends of Football Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4716858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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