Fulcrum Foundation
Fulcrum Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado, according to its filing, which lists it as a Form 990-PF filer. Its 2025 filing reports 77 grants totaling $2,815,000. The foundation’s website describes a mission of strengthening Catholic schools in Western Washington, while its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in several states and Washington, DC.
Fulcrum Foundation at a glance
In short: Fulcrum Foundation gave $2.8M across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state Colorado. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,815,000
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,558
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $25,676,488
- -5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (12 of 77, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fulcrum 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: 1685 S Colorado Blvd Unit S 358, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (215) 246-2300
Website: https://fulcrumfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fulcrum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding America ($150K). Together the top 10 received $900K.
Grant Size Distribution
329 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 329 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates grant dollars to recipients in Colorado (32%), New York (24%), Washington, DC (14%), Illinois (6%), and California (4%). The foundation’s website describes its Catholic school programs as serving Western Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fulcrum Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 77 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $150,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $150,000 |
| Denver Children's Advocacy Center Denver, CO | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Safehouse Denver Denver, CO | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land Denver, CO | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Common Cause New York, NY | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Democracy Forward Washington, DC | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| Reports Committee for Freedom of the Press Washington, DC | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund New York, NY | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,676,488 | $1,311,622 | $2,858,155 | $2,815,000 | 77 | $2,828,921 | $1,297,701 | $1,753,926 |
| 2024 | $27,204,420 | $1,268,924 | $2,240,012 | $2,210,000 | 69 | $2,217,249 | $1,261,674 | $1,732,313 |
| 2023 | $28,175,509 | $1,102,748 | $2,244,930 | $2,200,000 | 64 | $2,211,949 | $1,083,578 | $1,645,800 |
| 2022 | $29,317,693 | $1,134,138 | $2,125,668 | $2,062,500 | 60 | $2,074,407 | $1,108,301 | $1,717,109 |
| 2021 | $30,332,211 | $2,097,176 | $2,304,203 | $2,255,000 | 59 | $2,255,000 | $2,069,918 | $1,902,068 |
| 2020 | $30,574,044 | $1,883,157 | $2,026,676 | $1,934,075 | 64 | — | $813,403 | $1,710,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fulcrum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that its mission is to strengthen the vitality, excellence, and sustainability of Catholic schools through funding and thought partnership. It describes programs for students, schools, and educators in Western Washington, including need-based tuition assistance for families and grants to support school operations, facilities, and other needs.
The 2025 filing also shows support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food, and Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity. Denver Children’s Advocacy Center describes work to prevent abuse, strengthen families, and restore childhood; Safehouse Denver describes services for people affected by domestic violence. Democracy Forward says it works to defend and advance a vibrant democracy, while Lawyers for Good Government describes mobilizing lawyers and advocates to advance equal rights, opportunities, and justice. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $2,815,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $150,000 each to Feeding America and Food Bank of the Rockies. Grants of $75,000 went to Denver Children’s Advocacy Center, Safehouse Denver, the Trust for Public Land, Brennan Center for Justice, Common Cause, Democracy Forward, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Lawyers for Good Government, and the National Immigration Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph J. Roberts Jr. and Ann Kimberley Roberts as trustees.
Fulcrum Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph J. Roberts Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann Kimberley Roberts
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kimberley I. Roberts (2020–2024) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fulcrum Foundation
How much does Fulcrum Foundation give each year?
Fulcrum Foundation gave $2.8M across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 69 grants.
What is Fulcrum Foundation's typical grant size?
Fulcrum Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,558, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fulcrum Foundation that year got $56K on average.
Where does Fulcrum Foundation give grants?
Fulcrum Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (21 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants) and Telluride, CO (3 grants).
Does Fulcrum Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fulcrum Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fulcrum Foundation's largest grantees?
Fulcrum Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding America ($150,000), Food Bank of the Rockies ($150,000) and Denver Children's Advocacy Center ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fulcrum Foundation?
Fulcrum Foundation reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fulcrum Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states that its mission is to strengthen the vitality, excellence, and sustainability of Catholic schools through funding and thought partnership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fulcrum 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 Fulcrum Foundation's EIN?
Fulcrum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3081735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fulcrum 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fulcrum Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fulcrum-foundation-morg_d332cbf14a87492dbe5bc51363fd1824
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