Maffei Foundation
The Maffei Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood, Colorado. It makes charitable contributions to organizations selected in advance.
Maffei Foundation at a glance
In short: Maffei Foundation gave $647K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $646,877
- -88.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,860
- -78.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,100
- Total assets
- $7,652,458
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (77% 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 Maffei Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12300 Liberty Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: (303) 740-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maffei Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dartmouth College Fund ($500K). Together the top 8 received $647K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 82 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 13% to Colorado, 8% to Washington, 1% to Texas, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maffei Foundation gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 23% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $647K (2024) to $6.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $647K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College Fund Hanover, NH | Charitable Contribution | $500,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy Centennial, CO | Charitable Contribution | $83,333 |
| Funhouse Commons Eastsound, WA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $5,200 |
| Storyville Center New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Children Hospital CO Foundation Aurora, CO | Charitable Contribution | $2,054 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Charitable Contribution | $750 |
| SSP Invest in Kids Denver, CO | Charitable Contribution | $540 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,652,458 | $2,596,657 | $841,832 | $646,877 | 8 | $654,103 | $2,428,928 | $2,800,045 |
| 2023 | $8,178,868 | $931,371 | $5,768,003 | $5,624,020 | 15 | $5,625,850 | $789,218 | $3,072,024 |
| 2022 | $8,459,026 | $296,461 | $4,946,528 | $4,825,565 | 22 | $4,825,565 | $231,865 | $4,318,359 |
| 2021 | $13,828,182 | $18,020,171 | $5,990,519 | $5,801,514 | 21 | $5,806,914 | $225,867 | $4,807,003 |
| 2020 | $13,112,642 | $182,093 | $6,504,851 | $6,321,882 | 16 | — | — | $4,076,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maffei Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with different missions: the High Line Canal Conservancy says it works to preserve, protect, and enhance the 71-mile legacy canal in partnership with Denver Water and the jurisdictions along it; the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $646,877. Individual grants ranged from $540 to $500,000, with a median of $5,100. The largest awards included $500,000 to Dartmouth College Fund, $83,333 to High Line Canal Conservancy, and $50,000 to Funhouse Commons. Other listed recipients were MD Anderson ($5,200), Storyville Center ($5,000), Children Hospital CO Foundation ($2,054), Evans Scholars Foundation ($750), and SSP Invest in Kids ($540).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory B. Maffei as director, president, and treasurer, and Jeffrey C. Kirwood as director, vice president, and secretary.
Maffei Foundation is led by Gregory B. Maffei, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory B. Maffei
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Kirwood
Director, V. President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Maffei Foundation
How much does Maffei Foundation give each year?
Maffei Foundation gave $647K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 15 grants.
What is Maffei Foundation's typical grant size?
Maffei Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,100, and its average grant was $80,860, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maffei Foundation give grants?
Maffei Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and Washington (8%).
Who are Maffei Foundation's largest grantees?
Maffei Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dartmouth College Fund ($500,000), High Line Canal Conservancy ($83,333) and Funhouse Commons ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maffei Foundation?
Maffei Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $654K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Maffei Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maffei Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Maffei 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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