Mindshine Foundation
Mindshine Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Evergreen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Mindshine Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mindshine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Mindshine Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 251% 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
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community First Foundation Arvada, CO | Mental Health | $1,531 |
| Colorado Gives Arvada, CO | Mental Health | $1,276 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $1,319 |
| 2022 | $26,785 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,319 |
| 2021 | $26,785 | $10,500 | $6,027 | $2,807 | 2 | $3,306 | $1,319 |
| 2020 | $22,312 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mindshine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mindshine Foundation is led by Kristin Gilchrist, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kristin Gilchrist
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Gilchrist
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mindshine Foundation
What is Mindshine Foundation?
Mindshine Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Evergreen, CO.
Where does Mindshine Foundation operate?
Mindshine Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is Mindshine Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Mindshine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mindshine Foundation's EIN?
Mindshine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1208464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Mindshine Foundation funds
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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