Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation
To acquire and continue the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of norris penrose event center (NPEC), so as to continue the lessening of the burden of any local government to financially support the community events held at NPEC.
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation gave $106K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,000
- -97.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,143
- -99.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,146,787
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($25K). Together the top 7 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2025) to $3.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Support for Patients | $25,000 |
| Project Angel Heart Denver, CO | Support for Patients | $20,000 |
| Sisters Hope Monument, CO | Support for Breast Cancer Patients | $15,000 |
| Uc Health Memorial Hospital Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Support Research to Benefit Patients | $15,000 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Support for Patients | $15,000 |
| Peak Vista Community Health Center Colorado Springs, CO | Support for Patients | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Transfer of Liabilities Under New Operations | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,146,787 | $1,808,876 | $1,759,258 | $106,000 | 7 | $6,068 |
| 2024 | $7,381,121 | $7,915,633 | $5,299,022 | $3,759,846 | 2 | $6,925 |
| 2023 | $94,433 | $100,299 | $82,657 | — | — | — |
About Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $106K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation is led by Mike Jorgensen, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Jorgensen
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Norris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Markle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Biggs
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Chilton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Grage
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McCoy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bryan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Tutt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Sondrup
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Steele
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Taylor
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Renehan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thayer Tutt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Park
General Manager
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$159K (2024) → $160K (2025)
Ralph Braden
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Bender
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Powell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $160K, to Kyle Park (General Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation
How much does Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation give each year?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation gave $106K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 2 grants.
What is Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation give grants?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (4 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Patients" (4 grants).
Who are Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($25,000), Project Angel Heart ($20,000) and Sisters Hope ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Norris Penrose Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3390659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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