Monaghan Foundation
The Monaghan Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Colorado schools, religious organizations, and a land-conservation organization.
Monaghan Foundation at a glance
In short: Monaghan Foundation gave $124K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,000
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,526
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,236,517
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Monaghan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7950 East Prentice Ave Suite 101, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 743-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Monaghan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary's Academy ($22K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The remaining reported shares were Minnesota (4%), California (4%), Virginia (2%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Monaghan Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2022) to $144K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Academy Englewood, CO | Catholic Scholarship Fund. | $22,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Archdiocese of Denver Campaign St John Vianney Seminary Denver, CO | For support of seminarians at st. John vianney theological seminary and chapel renovation | $15,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands Lakewood, CO | For the Support of Land Conservation in Colorado | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Roman Catholic Church Denver, CO | For Support of the General Parish Maintenance | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Vocations Denver, CO | For Support of Capuchin Vocations Program | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students Genesee, CO | For support of the catholic faith on university campuses | $5,000 |
| Laboure Society St. Paul, MN | Catholic Vocations Assistance. | $5,000 |
| Order of Malta Morgan Hill, CA | For Service to the Poor and Sick | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House Denver, CO | For food service to the homeless men, women and children of denver | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,236,517 | $333,045 | $185,847 | $124,000 | 19 | $149,350 | $299,039 | $144,570 |
| 2024 | $2,089,319 | $323,009 | $220,806 | $144,000 | 19 | $180,707 | $272,416 | $136,597 |
| 2023 | $1,987,296 | $206,557 | $201,372 | $122,500 | 17 | $159,163 | $184,737 | $124,256 |
| 2022 | $1,980,969 | $354,931 | $133,955 | $59,300 | 16 | $91,902 | $315,638 | $124,879 |
| 2021 | $1,759,125 | $143,436 | $149,087 | $78,000 | 18 | $109,959 | $104,439 | $139,790 |
| 2020 | $1,765,802 | $26,324 | $140,274 | $72,500 | 17 | — | $12,352 | $115,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Monaghan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, Catholic organizations and programs, conservation, and social services. For example, grantee Colorado Open Lands describes its mission as preserving Colorado’s significant open lands and natural heritage through conservation and partnerships. Central City Opera describes its work as enriching lives and communities through performances and preserving historic properties.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $124,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $22,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $22,000 to St Mary’s Academy for a Catholic scholarship fund; $20,000 to an individual recipient High School for an endowed scholarship; and $15,000 each to the Archdiocese of Denver Campaign St John Vianney Seminary for seminarian support and chapel renovation, and to Colorado Open Lands for land conservation in Colorado.
Other reported grants included $10,000 to Christ the King Roman Catholic Church for general parish maintenance; $5,000 each to Capuchin Franciscan Vocations, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Laboure Society, Order of Malta, Samaritan House, and St Joseph Hospital Foundation; and $2,000 to Child Fund International for food, water, and education support for international communities with insufficient resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas C D eline and Robert H Deline as co-chairs, and Elizabeth D Williams as a trustee as of October 2025.
Monaghan Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth D. Williams
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Deline
Co-Chair
Trustee → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Thomas C. Deline
Co-Chair
Trustee → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Annabelle M. Deline (2020–2024) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Thomas C Deline (Co-Chair). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Monaghan Foundation
How much does Monaghan Foundation give each year?
Monaghan Foundation gave $124K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 19 grants.
What is Monaghan Foundation's typical grant size?
Monaghan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,526, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Monaghan Foundation give grants?
Monaghan Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (10 grants).
Does Monaghan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Monaghan Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Monaghan Foundation's largest grantees?
Monaghan Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary's Academy ($22,000), Archdiocese of Denver Campaign St John Vianney Seminary ($15,000) and Colorado Open Lands ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Monaghan Foundation?
Monaghan Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Monaghan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, Catholic organizations and programs, conservation, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Monaghan Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Monaghan Foundation's EIN?
Monaghan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1106871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Monaghan 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Monaghan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/monaghan-foundation-morg_459b8d68d2794e92a3141cc59d1b08f0
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