Press Family Foundation
Press Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed purposes of “EDUCATIONAL,” including organizations working in areas such as environmental protection, civil rights, arts education, and children’s needs.
Press Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Press Family Foundation gave $25K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,925
- +129.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,662
- +160.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $115,116
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (45% 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 Press Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 32 Oneida Street, Denver, CO 80230-6714
Phone: (303) 377-3577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Press Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Colorado ($11K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Colorado received 45%, Washington, DC 18%, New York 16%, California 9%, and Alabama 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Press Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $2K repeat.
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 $4K (2020) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | Educational | $11,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Washington, DC | Educational | $2,500 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Americans United Washington, DC | Educational | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Educational | $1,500 |
| Kohelet Foundation Merion Station, PA | Educational | $700 |
| Fame Center Chicago, IL | Educational | $500 |
| Children Inc North Chesterfield, VA | Educational | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,116 | $27,604 | $27,675 | $24,925 | 15 | $25,675 |
| 2023 | $115,187 | $10,000 | $13,701 | $10,850 | 17 | $11,701 |
| 2022 | $118,888 | $10,000 | $9,574 | $9,062 | 20 | $9,574 |
| 2021 | $118,462 | $13,863 | $14,170 | $11,564 | 20 | $12,170 |
| 2020 | $118,769 | — | $4,783 | $4,259 | 22 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 filing lists all itemized grant purposes as educational. Among its grantees, Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving natural systems and addressing environmental problems; Southern Poverty Law Center describes work to advance racial justice and human rights; and FAME Center describes providing equitable access to arts education. Children Incorporated says it funds supplies and services for the basic and educational needs of impoverished children. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $24,925 across 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $11,000, with a median of $700. Notable grants included $11,000 to Jewish Colorado, $2,500 to Focus for Democracy, $2,000 each to Earth Justice, Environmental Defense Fund, and Planned Parenthood Federation, and $1,500 each to Americans United and Southern Poverty Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Press, Jordan Press, and Heather Press Wasilew as directors, and Marilyn Press as president.
Press Family Foundation is led by Marilyn Press, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Press
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heather Press Wasilew
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Jordan Press
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Peter Press
Director
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Jordan Press (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Press Family Foundation
How much does Press Family Foundation give each year?
Press Family Foundation gave $25K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 17 grants.
What is Press Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Press Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $700, and its average grant was $1,662, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Press Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Press Family Foundation give grants?
Press Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Press Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Press Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (15 grants).
Who are Press Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Press Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Colorado ($11,000), Focus for Democracy ($2,500) and Earth Justice ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Press Family Foundation?
Press Family Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What does Press Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 filing lists all itemized grant purposes as educational. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Press Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Press Family Foundation's EIN?
Press Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2580883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Press Family 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.
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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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