Kingdom Enlightenment
Kingdom Enlightenment is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $64K.
Kingdom Enlightenment at a glance
In short: Kingdom Enlightenment gave $135K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $27K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $135,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $27,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,601,038
- -6.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Kingdom Enlightenment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Metropolitan State College ($45K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kingdom Enlightenment gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2022) to $135K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State College Denver, CO | Books & Tuition | $45,000 |
| CCD Foundation Denver, CO | Books & Tuition | $25,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Denver Street School Denver, CO | Books & Tuition | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,601,038 | $64,918 | $184,486 | $135,000 | 5 | $135,000 | $64,271 |
| 2025 | $1,703,091 | $101,376 | $200,306 | $135,000 | 5 | $135,000 | $91,309 |
| 2024 | $1,763,050 | $71,205 | $207,218 | $135,000 | 5 | $135,000 | $67,710 |
| 2023 | $1,759,984 | $-125,681 | $201,054 | $131,500 | 5 | $131,500 | $40,571 |
| 2022 | $2,077,290 | $230,558 | $183,514 | $130,000 | 5 | $130,000 | $194,632 |
| 2021 | $2,322,899 | $3,504 | $186,504 | $131,250 | 6 | — | $5,529 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kingdom Enlightenment is led by Megan Bussey, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Megan Bussey
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Micheal Bussey
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Thomas McGaw
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to Thomas McGaw (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kingdom Enlightenment
How much does Kingdom Enlightenment give each year?
Kingdom Enlightenment gave $135K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $135K across 5 grants.
What is Kingdom Enlightenment's typical grant size?
Kingdom Enlightenment's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kingdom Enlightenment give grants?
Kingdom Enlightenment gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Kingdom Enlightenment give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Kingdom Enlightenment's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Books & Tuition" (5 grants).
Who are Kingdom Enlightenment's largest grantees?
Kingdom Enlightenment's largest 2026 grantees include Metropolitan State College ($45,000), CCD Foundation ($25,000) and Denver Street School ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kingdom Enlightenment?
Kingdom Enlightenment reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is Kingdom Enlightenment?
Kingdom Enlightenment is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Littleton, CO. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Kingdom Enlightenment's EIN?
Kingdom Enlightenment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1174743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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