Monfort Family Foundation
The Monfort Family Foundation is a family-directed charitable organization established in 1970 by Warren and Edith Monfort. Based in Eaton, Colorado, it makes grants to tax-exempt organizations for worthwhile programs and projects, with a focus on Weld County and its residents.
Monfort Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Monfort Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $310K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,548,000
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $309,600
- +53.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $228,000
- Total assets
- $7,335,672
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (94% 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 Monfort Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Becky Maag and submit the Monfort Family Foundation Grant Application Guidelines. The application asks for organizational and project budgets, the amount and purpose of the request, a one-page proposal summary, other project funding sources, and board-member background or occupation information. Grants to individuals, religious organizations for religious purposes, political purposes, lobbying, environmental purposes, charter schools, capital campaigns, events, and other private foundations are excluded. Trustees meet twice a year to review applications. Single-year grants must be approved each year for continued support.
- Contact
Application contact: Becky Maag
Mailing address: 134 Oak Avenue, Eaton, CO 80615
Phone: (970) 454-1358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Monfort Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Northern CO Foundatio ($700K). Together the top 4 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($228,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 32 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Northern Colorado is preferred, especially Weld County. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients and 6% to Georgia recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Monfort Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 274% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2024) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern CO Foundatio Greeley, CO | Student Programs | $700,000 |
| United Way of Weld County Greeley, CO | General Operations | $510,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $228,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain Loveland, CO | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,335,672 | $1,426,516 | $1,690,104 | $1,548,000 | 5 | $1,611,207 | $1,363,311 | $587,848 |
| 2023 | $7,719,611 | $1,160,306 | $1,778,029 | $1,613,000 | 8 | $1,688,304 | $1,085,003 | $575,794 |
| 2022 | $10,334,797 | $1,069,281 | $1,778,458 | $1,606,000 | 6 | $1,683,449 | $991,831 | $716,736 |
| 2021 | $11,009,159 | $1,274,776 | $1,892,728 | $1,736,000 | 6 | $1,807,274 | $1,203,500 | $922,736 |
| 2020 | $11,610,718 | $953,224 | $1,756,247 | $1,582,500 | 7 | — | $876,905 | $831,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Monfort Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $588K 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 grant objectives include promoting education and providing aid to disadvantaged people. Its trustees support tax-exempt organizations. Among its 2024 grantees, United Way of Weld County describes its mission as building partnerships for lasting community-wide change and helping households succeed; the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,548,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $700,000, with a median of $228,000. The largest grants were $700,000 to University of Northern Colorado Foundation for student programs, $510,000 to United Way of Weld County for general operations, and $228,000 to Colorado State University Foundation for student programs. Other grants were $100,000 to the American Cancer Society for general operations and $10,000 to Junior Achievement–Rocky Mountain for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyle A. Futo as president, Charlie K. Monfort as vice president, and Richard A. Monfort as secretary/treasurer.
Monfort Family Foundation is led by Kyle A. Futo, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle A. Futo
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie K Monfort
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A Monfort
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dick Monfort (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kaye C Monfort (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Myra Monfort (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Monfort Family Foundation
How much does Monfort Family Foundation give each year?
Monfort Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 8 grants.
What is Monfort Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Monfort Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $228,000, and its average grant was $309,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Monfort Family Foundation give grants?
Monfort Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greeley, CO (2 grants).
Does Monfort Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Monfort Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Monfort Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Monfort Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Northern CO Foundatio ($700,000), United Way of Weld County ($510,000) and American Cancer Society ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($228,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Monfort Family Foundation?
Monfort Family Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $588K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Monfort Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant objectives include promoting education and providing aid to disadvantaged people. Its trustees support tax-exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Monfort Family Foundation?
Contact Becky Maag and submit the Monfort Family Foundation Grant Application Guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Monfort Family Foundation's EIN?
Monfort Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7068253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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