Notes Live Foundation
The foundation is dedicated to enriching communities through the transformative power of arts and culture. The foundation embodies an unwavering commitment to foster talent, creating unforgettable shared experiences that bring people together, driving initiatives that infuse vibrancy into the cities it calls home, and inspire the next generation of artists.
Notes Live Foundation at a glance
In short: Notes Live Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,434
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,434
- Median grant
- $12,434
- Total assets
- $194,612
- +3660.6% 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 Notes Live Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Air Force Academy Athletic Corp ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Academy Athletic Corp Usaf Academy, CO | General Operations | $12,434 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,612 | $852,428 | $683,654 | $12,434 | 1 |
| 2024 | $5,175 | $5,175 | — | — | — |
About Notes Live Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Notes Live Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $195K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Notes Live Foundation is led by Chloe Polhamus, President & Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chloe Polhamus
President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boyd Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Tedder
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Atkinson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Furda
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jw Roth
Director
President & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tobin Kern
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chloe Hoeft (2024) — Vice President of Grants, Scholarships & Director
- Former: Kristen Hoskins (2024) — Vice President of Grants, Scholarships & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Notes Live Foundation
How much does Notes Live Foundation give each year?
Notes Live Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Notes Live Foundation?
Notes Live Foundation reported $195K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $852K.
What is Notes Live Foundation?
Notes Live Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $195K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Notes Live Foundation operate?
Notes Live Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Notes Live Foundation's EIN?
Notes Live Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1611193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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