Living Closer Foundation
Living Closer Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities in climate medicine and climate-health policy, and its reported grants went to organizations in several states and Washington, DC.
Living Closer Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Closer Foundation gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,097,709
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,571
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,360
- Total assets
- $92,813
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Living Closer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5425 Landmark Pl 308, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 773-4002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Living Closer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($458K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 45 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Colorado (42%), New York (23%), California (19%), and Massachusetts (11%); 3% was attributed to an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Living Closer Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $458,100 |
| Global Citizen New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Cambridge, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Columbia Unviersity New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Environmental Media Association Bel Air, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hope on Wheels Fountain Valley, CA | General Support | $38,159 |
| BBC Global News Limited | General Support | $20,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | General Support | $12,360 |
| Partnership for Sustainable Development | General Support | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,813 | $2,876,348 | $2,863,458 | $1,097,709 | 17 | $2,853,533 |
| 2023 | $69,999 | $2,594,047 | $2,562,004 | $1,120,450 | 13 | $2,571,462 |
| 2022 | $47,414 | $1,563,315 | $1,528,182 | $841,021 | 11 | $1,521,680 |
| 2021 | $5,779 | $440,696 | $553,429 | $270,000 | 4 | $558,730 |
| 2020 | $123,813 | $944,392 | $824,995 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $18,303 | $894,955 | $999,177 | $2,500 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes training clinicians and health professionals to lead in climate medicine and help local and global communities prepare for climate impacts. It also describes supporting parties committed to voluntary action to prevent dangerous human-caused interference with the climate system, including a conference attended by scientists, health professionals, and academics involved in climate and health policy.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The University of Colorado Foundation says it receives, manages, and invests philanthropic gifts for the benefit of the University of Colorado. Social Good Fund says its primary purpose is to cultivate and establish positive influences. Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation says it provides fundraising support for Cambridge Health Alliance and related organizations. The American Public Health Association says it works to provide optimal, equitable health and well-being for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,097,709. Grant amounts ranged from $3,090 to $458,100, with a median of $12,360. Notable grants included $458,100 to the University of Colorado Foundation, $150,000 to Global Citizen, $100,000 each to Beth Israel Lahey Health, Columbia University, and Social Good Fund, and $50,000 to Environmental Media Association. The filing listed each of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jenny Rankin was listed as managing director on the 2024 filing.
Living Closer Foundation is led by Jenny Rankin, Managing Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenny Rankin
Managing Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katherine Sawyer (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Living Closer Foundation
How much does Living Closer Foundation give each year?
Living Closer Foundation gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 13 grants.
What is Living Closer Foundation's typical grant size?
Living Closer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,360, and its average grant was $64,571, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Living Closer Foundation give grants?
Living Closer Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Living Closer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Living Closer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Living Closer Foundation's largest grantees?
Living Closer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($458,100), Global Citizen ($150,000) and Beth Israel Lahey Health ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Living Closer Foundation?
Living Closer Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Living Closer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes training clinicians and health professionals to lead in climate medicine and help local and global communities prepare for climate impacts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Living Closer Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Living Closer Foundation's EIN?
Living Closer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5091111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Living Closer Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Living Closer Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Living Closer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/living-closer-foundation-morg_19e1381a9f13418986cfdb2db43cd72f
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