Junior League of Denver Foundation
To the extent consistent with the requirements of section 501(c)(3), the foundation is organized and will at all times be operated exclusively for the benefit of or to carry out the purpose of the junior league of denver.
Junior League of Denver Foundation at a glance
In short: Junior League of Denver Foundation gave $362K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $362K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $361,602
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $361,602
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $361,602
- Total assets
- $10,247,471
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Junior League of Denver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Junior League of Denver Inc ($362K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (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
How Junior League of Denver Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $307K (2021) to $362K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $362K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Junior League of Denver Inc Denver, CO | Support of Parent Organization | $361,602 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,247,471 | $486,872 | $453,471 | $361,602 | 1 | $373,302 |
| 2024 | $9,528,819 | $379,660 | $397,457 | $353,274 | 1 | $298,217 |
| 2023 | $8,686,460 | $317,016 | $384,989 | $338,514 | 1 | $235,842 |
| 2022 | $8,953,099 | $706,187 | $409,889 | $315,302 | 1 | $606,425 |
| 2021 | $9,400,739 | $262,363 | $393,256 | $307,396 | 1 | $194,478 |
About Junior League of Denver Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Junior League of Denver Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $362K. Net investment income was $373K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Junior League of Denver Foundation is led by Kali Handford, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kali Handford
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carson Maczuzak
Jld President
Jld President Elect → Jld President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Schaub
Director
Philanth. Co → At-Large Member, 2024
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caryne Mesquita
Director
Member & Jld P → Member, 2024
Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Lind
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Cihon
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Demos
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jana Cuneo
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fronk
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lacretia Taylor
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Rook
Director
At-Large Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Lazure
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Eckert
Treasurer
Treasurer & Jldf → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Lewis Dickerson
Secretary
Member & Past Jld President → Member, 2023
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Juneau
Jld Past President
Jld President Elect → Jld President, 2024
Jld President → Jld Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bible
Jld Vice President F & O
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Lindsey Talafuse (2022–2024) — Jld Past President
- Former: Stephanie Dahl (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Lauren Crist-Fulk (2023) — Jld Vice President of Fi
- Former: Deanna Myer (2021–2022) — Investment Committee Chair
- Former: Isabelle Vargas (2022) — Member & Jld Vice President Finance
- Former: Megan Johnson (2021) — Member, Vice President Finance, Op & Jld
- Former: Susan Harned (2021) — Communications Committee Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Junior League of Denver Foundation
How much does Junior League of Denver Foundation give each year?
Junior League of Denver Foundation gave $362K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $353K across 1 grant.
How large is Junior League of Denver Foundation?
Junior League of Denver Foundation reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $487K.
What is Junior League of Denver Foundation?
Junior League of Denver Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Denver, CO. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Junior League of Denver Foundation operate?
Junior League of Denver Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Junior League of Denver Foundation's EIN?
Junior League of Denver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1201624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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