PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. It supports humanitarian and environmental needs nationally and globally, and has also supported education and arts for youth.
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset at a glance
In short: PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset gave $856K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Colorado. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,450
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,175
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,500
- Total assets
- $14,566,544
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1144 15Th Street 3675, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (805) 456-1905
Website: https://pbandkfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($200K). Together the top 10 received $805K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 104 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its humanitarian and environmental priorities as national and global. In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 35% to New York, 3% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $856K (2024) to $953K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $856K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Colorado Center on Law and Policy Denver, CO | General Support | $150,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Laboratory to Combat Human Traffick Denver, CO | General Support | $87,500 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Support for Scholarships | $60,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun Denver, CO | General Support | $60,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio Centennial, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Urban Leadership Foundation of Colo Denver, CO | General Support | $47,000 |
| Global Links Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| We Don't Waste Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $14,566,544 | $2,004,604 | $1,006,266 | $856,450 | 14 | $868,378 | $1,871,716 | $929,595 |
| 2023 | $13,568,206 | $442,017 | $1,056,582 | $896,950 | 16 | $907,801 | $320,441 | $880,412 |
| 2022 | $14,182,771 | $1,863,534 | $1,364,666 | $952,956 | 26 | $962,470 | $1,461,338 | $893,436 |
| 2021 | $13,683,903 | $965,119 | $1,405,761 | $873,253 | 24 | $883,133 | $442,491 | $1,003,043 |
| 2020 | $14,124,545 | $285,536 | $1,336,273 | $920,952 | 24 | — | — | $880,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset reported a distributable amount of $930K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies humanitarian needs and the environment as its biggest priorities, both nationally and globally. It also notes past support for education and arts for youth.
Its 2024 grants included an antipoverty organization, a university, health-focused organizations, and environmental organizations. Colorado Center on Law and Policy describes its mission as advancing the rights of every Coloradan. Global Links says it works to improve access to essential care by partnering with healthcare providers and sharing medical surplus. Conservation Colorado describes its work as advancing environmental policies and supporting pro-conservation candidates. The University of Denver describes its mission as promoting learning, scholarly inquiry, creative thought, and knowledge.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $856,450. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $48,500. The largest listed grants included $200,000 to Doctors Without Borders for general support, $150,000 to Colorado Center on Law and Policy for general support, and $100,000 to NRDC for general support. Other grants included $87,500 to the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking for general support and $60,000 to the University of Denver for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Debra J. Perry is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset is led by Debra J. Perry, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra J. Perry
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset
How much does PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset give each year?
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset gave $856K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $897K across 16 grants.
What is PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's typical grant size?
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's median grant in 2024 was $48,500, and its average grant was $61,175, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset that year got $17K on average.
Where does PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset give grants?
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset gives mostly in Colorado: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's largest grantees?
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($200,000), Colorado Center on Law and Policy ($150,000) and NRDC ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset?
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $868K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $930K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset fund?
The foundation’s website identifies humanitarian needs and the environment as its biggest priorities, both nationally and globally. It also notes past support for education and arts for youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's EIN?
PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3982905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PB&K Family Foundation Co Cresset funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pbandk-family-foundation-co-cresset-morg_53770a1677ea49cdaf15ed58ba5be8d0
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