Giving Brands
Giving Brands is a public charity based in Superior, Colorado. Formed in 2017, it supports local charities through quarterly giving by members of its Guys Who Give and Guys and Gals Who Give chapters. Its model brings members together to select a charity serving the county of their local chapter.
Giving Brands at a glance
In short: Giving Brands gave $246K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Colorado. 100% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,750
- +71.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,102
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,900
- Total assets
- $64,498
- +76.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (26 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Giving Brands
- Contact
Mailing address: 2575 Andrew Dr, Superior, CO 80027
Phone: (303) 594-6744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giving Brands funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Homeworks ($17K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated model directs chapter giving to charities located within the county served by the local chapter. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Colorado (46%), Michigan (26%), and Wyoming (22%); smaller shares went to Texas (3%) and Arizona (2%). The website lists chapters in Colorado, Michigan, Wyoming, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Vancouver, Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Giving Brands open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 26 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K. How we count
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $143K (2024) to $314K (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Homeworks Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | $17,300 |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | $16,850 |
| Pretty Lake Camp Mattawan, MI | Unrestricted | $16,150 |
| Hospital Hospitality House Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | $14,800 |
| Cultivate Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Home Ahead Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $10,550 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Hands of the Carpenter Golden, CO | Unrestricted | $9,950 |
| Animal Adoption Center Jackson, WY | Unrestricted | $8,950 |
| YANAM2M Highlands Ranch, CO | Unrestricted | $8,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,498 | $397,655 | $369,736 | $245,750 | 27 |
| 2024 | $36,579 | $329,839 | $327,111 | $143,250 | 18 |
| 2023 | $33,851 | $306,385 | $299,985 | $243,550 | 23 |
| 2022 | $27,451 | $322,235 | $326,550 | $248,150 | 19 |
| 2021 | $31,766 | $410,722 | $409,803 | $313,600 | 25 |
| 2020 | $30,847 | $250,388 | $231,438 | $167,800 | 17 |
| 2019 | $11,897 | $116,312 | $114,092 | — | — |
| 2018 | $9,677 | $63,632 | $55,598 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2025 filing, the organization says its mission is to inspire local men and women committed to making a difference in their communities and to help local charities with the funds they need. It describes quarterly contributions from 100 men and women, with funds going to charities in the county served by the local chapter.
The 2025 grantees include organizations working on housing and homelessness, youth experiences, family support during medical care, services for older adults, home furnishings for people facing hardship, and hunger relief. For example, Community Homeworks describes its mission as helping neighbors maintain safe, stable, and sustainable homes; Kalamazoo Housing Advocates says it works to break the cycle of homelessness in Kalamazoo County. Pretty Lake Vacation Camp describes providing free summer camp and experiential learning, while Hospital Hospitality House says it offers families a homelike place to stay while a loved one receives medical care. HomeAhead describes furnishing homes for people transitioning out of homelessness or facing financial hardship, and Community Food Share says it works to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Giving Brands reported 27 grants totaling $245,750. Grants ranged from $5,050 to $17,300, with a median of $7,900. The largest listed grants were $17,300 to Community Homeworks, $16,850 to Kalamazoo Housing Advocates, $16,150 to Pretty Lake Camp, and $14,800 to Hospital Hospitality House. Each was listed as unrestricted.
The organization’s website describes quarterly chapter events in which members nominate local 501(c)(3) organizations, three nominees are drawn for brief presentations, and members vote on the recipient. The website says members then write a $100 check to the winning charity. It does not provide application materials or an application deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Justin Livingston as President and Cody Livingston as Vice President.
Giving Brands is led by Justin Livingston, President since 2020 (on filings since 2018); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Livingston
President
Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Livingston
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Giving Brands
How much does Giving Brands give each year?
Giving Brands gave $246K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $143K across 18 grants.
What is Giving Brands's typical grant size?
Giving Brands's median grant in 2025 was $7,900, and its average grant was $9,102, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giving Brands that year got $9K on average.
Where does Giving Brands give grants?
Giving Brands's top state is Colorado, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (26%) and Wyoming (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (5 grants), Kalamazoo, MI (3 grants), Fort Collins, CO (3 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Giving Brands give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Giving Brands's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Giving Brands's largest grantees?
Giving Brands's largest 2025 grantees include Community Homeworks ($17,300), Kalamazoo Housing Advocates ($16,850) and Pretty Lake Camp ($16,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Giving Brands?
Giving Brands reported $64K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $398K.
What does Giving Brands fund?
On its 2025 filing, the organization says its mission is to inspire local men and women committed to making a difference in their communities and to help local charities with the funds they need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giving Brands?
Giving Brands has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Giving Brands funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/giving-brands-morg_cb9f4541593b4b57bace0f5082ba2ad6
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