Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $238K.
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation gave $155K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,000
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,375
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $3,988,514
- +6.4% 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 Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Americans Center for Financial Education ($30K). Together the top 8 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2022) to $155K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Americans Center for Financial Education Denver, CO | Financial Education Rural Colorado | $30,000 |
| Emily Griffith Foundation Denver, CO | Scholarship Collaboration | $30,000 |
| Impact on Education Foundation Louisville, CO | Career & Job Training | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Denver, CO | Financial Education | $20,000 |
| Technation Careers Centennial, CO | Fund It Support Specialist Program | $15,000 |
| Cross Purpose Denver, CO | Fund Stipends Certification Programs | $15,000 |
| Denver Press Club Denver, CO | Financial Education | $10,000 |
| Gofarm Golden, CO | Financial Education | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation?
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 | $3,988,514 | $251,722 | $264,518 | $155,000 | 8 | $250,867 | $238,071 | $193,213 |
| 2023 | $3,747,952 | $122,926 | $264,643 | $150,000 | 9 | $253,177 | $111,441 | — |
| 2022 | $3,899,626 | $101,842 | $226,001 | $125,000 | 7 | $215,900 | $97,096 | $199,126 |
| 2021 | $4,563,463 | $176,851 | $227,359 | $130,000 | 7 | $217,623 | $167,115 | $218,676 |
| 2020 | $4,308,786 | $94,735 | $223,925 | $129,500 | 8 | — | $126,900 | $197,822 |
| 2019 | $4,325,020 | $136,959 | $219,357 | $127,650 | 8 | — | $147,001 | $206,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation is led by Suzanne Clark, President on every filing since 2019; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Clark
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $5K (2024)
Giles Fox
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Brenda Taylor
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
John R. Danielson
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
James Mejia
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Rhetta Shead
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Dave Atkinson
Secretary
Secrty & Treasr → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Samantha Morris
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$76K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: David W. Atkinson (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: James Meija (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Murphy (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $76K, to Samantha Morris (Executive Di). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation
How much does Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation give each year?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation gave $155K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 9 grants.
What is Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $19,375, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation give grants?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants).
Does Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Education" (3 grants).
Who are Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Americans Center for Financial Education ($30,000), Emily Griffith Foundation ($30,000) and Impact on Education Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Denver, CO. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2741496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Gary Philanthropy
Denver, CO
Gary Philanthropy supports long-term opportunities for Colorado children and families, including early childhood, education, youth well-being, economic mobility, and family wealth building, with a focus on lower-income communities and four Denver-area counties. Recent annual grant totals were about $5.6 million to $8.6 million, but typical award sizes are not stated; one listed opportunity offers up to $40,000. It accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$191.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$5.6M
El Pomar Foundation
Colorado Springs, CO
El Pomar Foundation funds Colorado nonprofits and government agencies working in arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services, including operating, program, and capital needs. Typical awards are $2,500–$10,000 for operating or program support and $15,000–$25,000 for capital support. It accepts online applications on a rolling basis through its competitive process and designated funds.
Assets
$468.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$20.4M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The foundation supports employee giving and volunteer programs, as well as K–12 classroom technology through its Teachers and Technology program. That program offers grants of up to $5,000 to eligible schools in 10 states; 2024 giving had a median grant of $6,110 and was concentrated in Delaware. It generally funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though eligible teachers could apply for the announced Teachers and Technology round.
Assets
$12.1M
Grants
4
Total Given
$971K
Western Union Foundation
Denver, CO
The Western Union Foundation, which closed at the end of 2025, funded workforce readiness, education, job creation, and economic opportunity programs, including support for migrants and displaced people. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $500,000, with a median of about $125,000, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states and around the world. It accepted only requests from preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited applications.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
21
Total Given
$3.9M
Weckbaugh Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$67K
More similar funders
More Funders in Colorado
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Madge M & Joseph T Mohar Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?