Golden Pond Foundation
Golden Pond Foundation is a private foundation, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Golden Pond Foundation at a glance
In short: Golden Pond Foundation gave $425K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,065
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,724
- -59.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $27,920,906
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Golden Pond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Golf Association ($125K). Together the top 6 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 16 grants of 42 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Golden Pond Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 33% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2024) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Golf Association Liberty Corner, NJ | Charitable Contribution 2024 | $125,000 |
| Access Opportunity Boulder, CO | Charitable Contribution 2024 | $110,840 |
| 5430 Foundations Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Contribution 2024 | $100,000 |
| Denver Police Academy League Denver, CO | Charitable Contribution 2024 | $50,000 |
| Evan's Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | CPGC Endowed Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Access Opportunity Boulder, CO | Charitable Contribution 2024 | $9,225 |
| St Elizabeth's School Denver, CO | Charitable Gift 2024 | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,920,906 | $4,335,424 | $654,918 | $425,065 | 7 | $425,065 | $4,105,571 | $1,269,469 |
| 2023 | $25,210,119 | $860,881 | $2,348,874 | $2,083,000 | 14 | $2,083,000 | $651,007 | $1,199,360 |
| 2022 | $23,674,832 | $16,015,257 | $928,177 | $682,500 | 6 | $682,500 | $10,158,140 | $1,002,706 |
| 2021 | $11,460,048 | $581,918 | $1,762,003 | $1,653,530 | 8 | $1,653,530 | $473,445 | $552,154 |
| 2020 | $11,332,634 | $230,879 | $794,663 | $670,800 | 7 | — | $169,016 | $533,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden Pond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden Pond Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susie B. Hayes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan B. Hayes (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Golden Pond Foundation
How much does Golden Pond Foundation give each year?
Golden Pond Foundation gave $425K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 14 grants.
What is Golden Pond Foundation's typical grant size?
Golden Pond Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,724, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Golden Pond Foundation give grants?
Golden Pond Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (29%) and Nevada (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Who are Golden Pond Foundation's largest grantees?
Golden Pond Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United States Golf Association ($125,000), Access Opportunity ($120,065 across 2 grants) and 5430 Foundations ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Golden Pond Foundation?
Golden Pond Foundation reported $27.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $425K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Golden Pond Foundation's EIN?
Golden Pond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2314735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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