Garden of the Gods Foundation
To preserve, maintain, and protect the natural environment of the garden of the gods park, promote educational and recreational opportunities at the park.
Garden of the Gods Foundation at a glance
In short: Garden of the Gods Foundation gave $803K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $803K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $803,451
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $803,451
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $803,451
- Total assets
- $15,260,258
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Garden of the Gods Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Colorado Springs Parks Recreation and Cultural Services ($803K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $657K (2023) to $803K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $803K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Parks Recreation and Cultural Services Colorado Springs, CO | Garden of Gods Park Maintenance and Preservation | $803,451 |
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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 | $15,260,258 | $3,923,670 | $2,318,348 | $803,451 | 1 | $150,770 |
| 2024 | $14,572,242 | $4,160,486 | $2,367,543 | $764,639 | 1 | $168,783 |
| 2023 | $12,834,927 | $2,653,857 | $2,064,342 | $656,747 | 1 | $104,494 |
| 2022 | $11,217,630 | $2,401,673 | $1,977,747 | — | — | $11,716 |
| 2021 | $10,782,028 | $2,279,417 | $1,551,597 | — | — | $368 |
| 2020 | $9,951,374 | $689,799 | $1,455,382 | — | — | $969 |
About Garden of the Gods Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Garden of the Gods Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $803K. Net investment income was $151K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garden of the Gods Foundation is led by Christina Haywood, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Haywood
Executive Director
Director of Ops & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$151K (2024) → $166K (2025)
Janet Martin
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kunstle
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hilaire
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mina Liebert
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hente
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Stephens
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Pattee
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Fetsch
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Kast
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sarah Bryarly (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bill Koerner (2024) — Trustee
- Former: don hare (2022) — Manager & Trustee
- Former: David Kast (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jan Martin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: ron Ilgen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Campbell (2020–2021) — 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 $166K, to Christina Haywood (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Garden of the Gods Foundation
How much does Garden of the Gods Foundation give each year?
Garden of the Gods Foundation gave $803K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $765K across 1 grant.
How large is Garden of the Gods Foundation?
Garden of the Gods Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Garden of the Gods Foundation?
Garden of the Gods Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $15.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Garden of the Gods Foundation operate?
Garden of the Gods Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Garden of the Gods Foundation's EIN?
Garden of the Gods Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4984658. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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