Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc
KENNETH AND MYRA MONFORT CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 46 grants totaling $806,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc gave $806K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Colorado. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $806,000
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,522
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,228,022
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4376 Woody Creek Lane, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970) 454-1357
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mile High Canine Rescue ($70K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 239 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. Other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts (3%), Wyoming (3%), New York (2%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 46 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $804K (2023) to $934K (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $806K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mile High Canine Rescue Mead, CO | General Operations | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Longmont Humane Society Longmont, CO | General Operations | $60,000 |
| CSU Veterinary Teaching Hosp Fort Collins, CO | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Weld Food Bank Greeley, CO | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Weld County Greeley, CO | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Foodbank of Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | General Operations | $45,000 |
| Big Bones Canine Rescue Windsor, CO | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Boulder Voices for Children Boulder, CO | General Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $14,228,022 | $862,996 | $995,615 | $806,000 | 46 | $806,000 | $708,381 | $940,320 |
| 2023 | $14,578,660 | $774,411 | $965,712 | $804,140 | 48 | $804,140 | $632,839 | $853,951 |
| 2022 | $14,606,181 | $767,103 | $1,119,389 | $933,550 | 50 | $933,550 | $611,264 | $882,584 |
| 2021 | $15,044,489 | $860,452 | $1,106,183 | $907,793 | 47 | $907,793 | $694,027 | $962,185 |
| 2020 | $15,392,721 | $624,468 | $1,011,255 | $827,800 | 48 | — | $491,900 | $806,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $940K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal welfare organizations, food banks, Boys & Girls Clubs, a hospital foundation, a school, child advocacy organizations, and a museum.
Among the recipients, Mile High Canine Rescue describes its mission as reducing abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs in shelters in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico through foster homes, medical care, adoptions, and low-cost spay and neuter services. Weld Food Bank says its mission is to lead and engage its community in the fight against hunger. Craig Hospital Foundation says it supports Craig Hospital through philanthropy, including patient assistance, programs not funded by insurance, equipment, and research related to spinal cord and brain injuries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $806,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest grants listed were $70,000 to Mile High Canine Rescue; $60,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County and Longmont Humane Society; $50,000 each to CSU Veterinary Teaching Hosp and Weld Food Bank; $45,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Weld County, Craig Hospital Foundation, and Foodbank of Larimer County; and $30,000 to Big Bones Canine Rescue. The filing also lists grants of $25,000 each to Boulder Voices for Children, CASA of Larimer County, and Tabor Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Bradley B Ellins as president and Rachel S Iozzia as vice president.
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Bradley B. Ellins, President on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley B. Ellins
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Rachel S. Iozzia
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brad Ellins (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Myra Monfort (2020–2021) — Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Bradley B Ellins (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc gave $806K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $804K across 48 grants.
What is Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,522, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (12 grants), Greeley, CO (9 grants), Longmont, CO (3 grants) and Boulder, CO (3 grants).
Does Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mile High Canine Rescue ($70,000), Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County ($60,000) and Longmont Humane Society ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc?
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $806K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $940K (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 does Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal welfare organizations, food banks, Boys & Girls Clubs, a hospital foundation, a school, child advocacy organizations, and a museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0881056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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