METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FOUNDATION, INC IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAMS SUPPORT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.0M
+14.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.2M
+9.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.1M
+9.6% YoY
About Metropolitan State University of Denver
Based on IRS filings
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8.2M. Net investment income was $230K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,950,354 | $51,429,887 | $39,016,557 |
| Revenue | $13,805,911 | $13,343,630 | $17,885,889 |
| Expenses | $9,373,595 | $8,473,992 | $6,127,503 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $229,909 | $-1,906,041 | $7,566,221 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Metropolitan State University of Denver
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Grant
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Amount
$1.92 million (four-year award); $10,000 one-year stipend per scholar
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Indigenous Students Tuition and Fees Grant Program
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Amount
100% of tuition and mandatory fees (for eligible students)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rowdy Return Scholarship
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Amount
Up to $8,164 (full year of tuition and fees not covered by other financial aid)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metropolitan State University of Denver ($8,186,361), Metropolitan State College of Denver Alumni Association ($16,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER DENVER, CO | THE FUNDS ARE USED BY THE UNIVERSITY TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. | $8,186,361 |
| METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DENVER, CO | MSU DENVER FOUNDATION HAS AN MOU WITH THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WHERE THE FOUNDATION CREDITS THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 50% OF THEIR ADMIN FEES FROM ALL ALUMNI GIFTS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION REBATES THE FULL ADMIN FEE CHARGED TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. | $16,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MARQUEZ-HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $190,232 |
| EARL CALEB | CFO | 40 | $89,339 |
| LORI HERRERA | CFO (THRU 01/23) | 40 | $244 |
| DAWN BOOKHARDT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RUTH ROHS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARTI AWAD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY DIMOND | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FERD BELZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAT CORTEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARB GROGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUS HEISE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE KERCHEVAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON L KINNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICK KORNFELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS LUTHER | EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| DONALD MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN O'NEIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY PARSONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHANE PORTFOLIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRINI RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STAN SENA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON TILTON | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARILEE UTTER | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE WALLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $59.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Metropolitan State University of Denver?
As of 2024, Metropolitan State University of Denver holds $59.0M in total assets with $13.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $8.2M in 2024.
Where does Metropolitan State University of Denver operate?
Metropolitan State University of Denver has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Metropolitan State University of Denver award?
In 2024, Metropolitan State University of Denver awarded 2 grants totaling $8.2M — an average of about $4.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Metropolitan State University of Denver's EIN?
Metropolitan State University of Denver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0576459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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