THE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE LOCAL MEN AND WOMEN, WHO ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE MISSION IS TO REACH OUT AND HELP LOCAL CHARITIES WITH THE FUNDS THEY NEED TO DO THE AMAZING WORK THEY ARE DOING IN THEIR COMMUNITY. COLLECTIVELY, THE MISSION CAN MAKE A POWERFUL INPACT TO THE CHARITABLE COMMUNITY BY FINDING 100 MEN AND WOMEN TO CONTRIBUTE $100 AT QUARTERLY EVENTS. THOSE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO CHARITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OF THE LOCAL GUYS AND GALS WHO GIVE CHAPTER, KEEPING IMPACT VISIBLE AND LOCAL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37K
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$143K
-41.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
-21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-24.8% YoY
About Giving Brands
Based on IRS filings
Giving Brands is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SUPERIOR, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $143K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,579 | $33,851 | $27,451 |
| Revenue | $329,839 | $306,385 | $322,235 |
| Expenses | $327,111 | $299,985 | $326,550 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Missional Chaplains ($17,300), Hope 4 Youth Cancer Foundatio ($15,800), I LOVE LEOs ($10,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA CENTER FORT COLLINGS, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $8,350 |
| ANCHOR HOUSE BROOMFIELD, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $5,800 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF DENVER DENVER, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $7,400 |
| COLORADO YOUTH OUTDOORS FORT COLLINS, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $6,450 |
| ENRICHED LIVING GRAND RAPIDS, MI | UNRESTRCITED | $6,200 |
| FIRST DESCENTS DENVER, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $6,300 |
| HOLE FOOD REUSE JACKSON, WY | UNRESTRCITED | $6,400 |
| HOPE 4 YOUTH CANCER FOUNDATIO KALAMAZOO, MI | UNRESTRCITED | $15,800 |
| HOPE HOUSE COLORADO ARVADA, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $7,850 |
| I LOVE LEOs NIWOT, CO | UNRESTRCITED | $10,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN LIVINGSTON | President | 10 | — |
| CODY LIVINGSTON | Vice President | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Giving Brands?
Giving Brands is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SUPERIOR, CO. It holds $37K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Giving Brands?
As of 2024, Giving Brands holds $37K in total assets with $330K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $143K in 2024.
Where does Giving Brands operate?
Giving Brands has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Wyoming.
What size grants does Giving Brands award?
In 2024, Giving Brands awarded 18 grants totaling $143K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Giving Brands's EIN?
Giving Brands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1360563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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