Libby Anschutz Foundation
Libby Anschutz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Libby Anschutz Foundation at a glance
In short: Libby Anschutz Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +951.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Libby Anschutz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kent Denver Country Day School ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 75 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Libby Anschutz Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $150K (2024) to $316K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Denver Country Day School Englewood, CO | General Support | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $493 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | $242,154 | $242,500 | $242,500 | 17 | $242,500 | $495 |
| 2022 | $10,346 | $195,000 | $210,000 | $210,000 | 22 | $210,000 | $1,033 |
| 2021 | $25,346 | $241,000 | $216,000 | $226,000 | 12 | — | $12,342 |
| 2020 | $346 | $288,000 | $316,000 | $316,000 | 23 | — | $1,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Libby Anschutz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $493 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Libby Anschutz Foundation is led by Elizabeth S. Anschutz, Chair of Board & President-Nomin on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth S. Anschutz
Chair of Board & President-Nomin
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ted Harms
Executive Director - Nominal
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Libby Anschutz Foundation
How much does Libby Anschutz Foundation give each year?
Libby Anschutz Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $243K across 17 grants.
How large is Libby Anschutz Foundation?
Libby Anschutz Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $493 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Libby Anschutz Foundation operate?
Libby Anschutz Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York.
What is Libby Anschutz Foundation's EIN?
Libby Anschutz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0732753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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