Jared Polis Foundation
Jared Polis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Jared Polis Foundation at a glance
In short: Jared Polis Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,252
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Jared Polis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Princeton University ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $26K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Annual Gift | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,252 | $1,000 | $1,435 | $500 | 1 | $1,435 |
| 2024 | $2,687 | $1,000 | $920 | — | — | $910 |
| 2023 | $2,607 | $1,000 | $902 | — | — | $902 |
| 2022 | $2,509 | $1,000 | $1,816 | — | — | $1,816 |
| 2021 | $3,325 | — | $2,818 | $500 | 1 | $2,818 |
| 2020 | $6,143 | — | $29,402 | $25,500 | 2 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jared Polis Foundation's only listed officer is Lezlie Allen, Executive Di on the 2025 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lezlie Allen
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Calone (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Jordanna Schutz (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jorian Schutz (2020–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jared Polis Foundation
How much does Jared Polis Foundation give each year?
Jared Polis Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jared Polis Foundation?
Jared Polis Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
Where does Jared Polis Foundation operate?
Jared Polis Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, New Jersey.
What is Jared Polis Foundation's EIN?
Jared Polis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1765424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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