The Maffei Foundation is a private foundation established in Colorado in 2013, based in Englewood, CO. The foundation supports charitable purposes through grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$647K
-88.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
-46.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$81K
-78.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to support the charitable purposes carried out by the Foundation. Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular emphasis on organizations in Colorado, Washington, and Texas.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not currently have live grant opportunities listed.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Washington, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $7,652,458
- Total revenues: $2,596,657
- Total expenses: $841,832
- Investment income and dividends: $233,862
- Number of employees: 0
Tax Status
- EIN: 45-4040790
- IRS 501(c)(3) classification
- NTEE code: T20 (Private Foundations)
- Tax-exempt since January 2013
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dartmouth College Fund ($500,000), High Line Canal Conservancy ($83,333), Funhouse Commons ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN HOSPITAL CO FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,054 |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE FUND HANOVER, NH | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $500,000 |
| EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $750 |
| FUNHOUSE COMMONS EASTSOUND, WA | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY CENTENNIAL, CO | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $83,333 |
| MD ANDERSON HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,200 |
| SSP INVEST IN KIDS DENVER, CO | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $540 |
| STORYVILLE CENTER NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gregory B. Maffei is associated with the foundation as listed in organizational records.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY B MAFFEI | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREAS | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY C KIRWOOD | DIRECTOR, V. PRESIDENT, SE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maffei Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is to support the charitable purposes carried out by the Foundation. Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular emphasis on organizations in Colorado, Washington, and Texas.
How do I apply for a grant from Maffei Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total grants made: 22 grants • Total giving: $646,877 • Typical award range: $257–$4,639,720 **Recent Grants (2024)** • High Line Canal Conservancy: $83,333 • The Funhouse Commons: $50,000 • The Moth: $5,000 • Dartmouth College Fund (noted as grantee) The foundation does not currently have live grant opportunities listed.
Where does Maffei Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Washington, and Texas.
What size grants does Maffei Foundation award?
In 2024, Maffei Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $647K — an average of about $81K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maffei Foundation's EIN?
Maffei Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4040790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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