German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter

501(c)(6) organization Denver, CO EIN: 84-1172215

To promote german-American business and trade throughout the rocky mountain region, germany, and other german-speaking countries

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter at a glance

In short: German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter gave $63K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$63,000
+57.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
2
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$31,500
+57.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$31,500
Total assets
$2,753,063
+36.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

German Cultural Foundation: $48KGerman Cultural Foundation$48KThe Civic Center Conservancy: $15KThe Civic Center Conservancy$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was German Cultural Foundation ($48K). Together the top 2 received $63K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Denver

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $63K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
German Cultural Foundation Denver, COTo Fund German-American Cultural Exchange$48,000
The Civic Center Conservancy Denver, COTo Fund Maintenance and Construction of Public Park$15,000
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$2,753,063$1,438,733$713,551$63,0002$45,477
2023$2,012,102$1,142,225$517,379$40,0002$709
2022$1,225,621$819,207$316,703——$123
2021$700,028$294,552$83,720——$28
2020$354,951$19,071$177,498——$74

About German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter

Based on IRS filings

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $45K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter is led by Barbara Wittmann, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Barbara Wittmann

    President

    Trustee → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Samantha Seems

    Secretary & Excec. Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $120K (2023) → $117K (2024)

  • Markus Thamm

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Einsle

    Trustee

    President → Trustee, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Sehl

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tripp Lake

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Samuel Gage

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Mayr

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gregor Vogrin

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    0.8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Maricle

    Vice President

    Trustee → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christian Mezger

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Martin Keller (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Stefan Garbade (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Chadwick Vr Williams (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Samantha Tillner (2021–2022) — Executive Director
  • Former: Jesse Young (2020) — Vice President of Business Development
  • Former: Stefan Stemmer (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: William Reed (2020) — Executive Director

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

Samantha Seems — Secretary & Excec. Directo: $117KSamantha SeemsSecretary & Excec. Directo$117K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $117K, to Samantha Seems (Secretary & Excec. Directo).

Frequently asked questions about German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter

How much does German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter give each year?

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter gave $63K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.

How large is German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter?

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.

Where does German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter operate?

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter's EIN?

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1172215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Other open foundation grants in Colorado

Colorado Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common

Libby Anschutz Foundation

Denver, CO

Assets

$10K

Grants

1

Total Given

$150K

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Denver, CO

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation supports Denver arts and culture organizations with operating, project, and capital grants, as well as nonprofit leadership development and community-change work; its focus is Denver, with some exceptions for small groups in nearby counties. Grant amounts vary: past organizational grants include $60,000–$200,000, while its technical assistance grants offer up to $5,000. Organizations are asked to submit an online inquiry form; the technical assistance program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Assets

$68.4M

Grants

1

Total Given

$4.7M

Boettcher Foundation

Denver, CO

The Boettcher Foundation funds Colorado community-building projects, rural and leadership organizational capacity, biomedical research, and scholarships for Colorado students. Program awards listed include $20,000–$75,000 for Community Connections and $1,000–$10,000 for Rural Catalyst and Leadership Practitioner Catalyst grants; no typical level is stated for all giving. It accepts grant inquiries for Community Connections and says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; other programs have separate application requirements.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$277.5M

Grants

1

Total Given

$10.1M

The Fries Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Fries Foundation supports Christian churches with safety and security training, equipment, and resources, and provides mental-health education and support for first responder spouses. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $25,000; its work spans the Midwest and nationwide, while most 2025 grant dollars went to Colorado and the rest to Florida. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$703K

Grants

4

Total Given

$80K

Central Park Conservancy Inc

New York, NY

The Central Park Conservancy, founded in 1980, is the organization entrusted by the City of New York with the complete day-to-day care and restoration of Central Park. Funded primarily by individual donations and raising over $100 million annually, the Conservancy has invested nearly $2 billion into the Park's restoration and care since its founding. With a team of nearly 400 staff members, the organization manages complex maintenance, restoration, and architectural needs while welcoming 42 million visits annually. The Conservancy has broken the "decline and restore" cycle that afflicted Central Park for over a century and works to ensure the Park remains a democratic green space and essential respite for all New Yorkers.

Recreation & Sports

Assets

$727.1M

Grants

8

Total Given

$236K

Can'd Aid

Longmont, CO

Can’d Aid funds community recycling and sustainability programs, music and arts access, and outdoor recreation for under-resourced communities nationwide. Crush It Crusade grants have generally been $5,000–$10,000, while Music Teacher Grants range from $500 to $2,500; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$646K

Grants

13

Total Given

$176K

More similar funders

More Funders in Colorado

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?