Imagis Foundation
Imagis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cherry Hills Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $620K. Net investment income was $269K.
Imagis Foundation at a glance
In short: Imagis Foundation gave $620K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $619,617
- +4173.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,923
- +3318.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,182
- Total assets
- $2,216,289
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (76% 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 Imagis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($407K). Together the top 5 received $620K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 35 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Imagis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 572% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $15K (2023) to $620K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $620K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $407,435 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Fellowship Program | $126,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Westminister, CO | Fellowship & Externship Program | $56,182 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Fellowship & Externship Program | $20,000 |
| Brent Eley Foundation Aurora, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,216,289 | $298,769 | $688,223 | $619,617 | 5 | $675,657 | $268,553 | $118,048 |
| 2023 | $2,543,557 | $359,922 | $71,327 | $14,500 | 4 | $72,990 | $190,327 | $114,688 |
| 2022 | $2,016,757 | $806,174 | $401,361 | $345,000 | 9 | $386,783 | $23,308 | $90,056 |
| 2021 | $1,757,173 | $389,533 | $487,064 | $417,295 | 13 | $476,712 | $25,383 | $72,291 |
| 2020 | $1,570,095 | $1,009,188 | $395,707 | $335,000 | 4 | — | $367 | $65,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Imagis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Imagis Foundation is led by Karen E. Schauble, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen E. Schauble
President
Director, President & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steve M Leaffer (2020–2023) — Director, Vicepresident & Treasurer
- Former: Karen E Leaffer (2020–2021) — President
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 Imagis Foundation
How much does Imagis Foundation give each year?
Imagis Foundation gave $620K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Imagis Foundation's typical grant size?
Imagis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $56,182, and its average grant was $123,923, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Imagis Foundation give grants?
Imagis Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (20%).
Does Imagis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Imagis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Imagis Foundation's largest grantees?
Imagis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($407,435), University of Idaho Foundation ($126,000) and Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy ($56,182), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Imagis Foundation?
Imagis Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $676K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Imagis Foundation's EIN?
Imagis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1589926. 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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