Priester Foundation
Priester Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood, Colorado. An earlier profile describes its giving as supporting local cultural organizations and at-risk youth programs.
Priester Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Priester Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6840 E Powers Ave, Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 378-8353
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Priester Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 55 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Priester Foundation gives
- Giving grew 6271% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 6% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $11.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $11.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities and Communities of Denver Denver, CO | General Public Support | $2,195,068 |
| All Souls Catholic Church Englewood, CO | General Public Support | $1,646,301 |
| Seeds of Hope Denver, CO | General Public Support | $1,646,301 |
| Friends of the ORPHANS(NPHUSA) Chicago, IL | General Public Support | $1,646,301 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver, CO | General Public Support | $1,371,917 |
| Catholic Charities of Denver Samaritan House Denver, CO | General Public Support | $1,097,534 |
| Catholic Charities of Denver DBA Marisol Denver, CO | General Public Support | $548,767 |
| Escuel De Guadalupe Englewood, CO | General Public Support | $548,767 |
| Central City Opera House Assn Denver, CO | General Public Support | $274,383 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $169,543 | $11,028,328 | $10,975,339 | 9 | — | $1,931,224 | — |
| 2022 | $8,934,985 | $4,449,189 | $62,951 | $20,785 | 1 | $20,785 | $267,718 | $340,420 |
| 2021 | $1,809,049 | $6,650 | $199,574 | $175,000 | 17 | — | $257,888 | — |
| 2020 | $1,753,332 | — | $216,559 | $172,260 | 28 | — | $363,209 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported giving $10,975,339 through 9 grants. The available information does not identify individual grantees or grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maryann Herbert was listed as president, secretary, and director on the 2024 filing.
Priester Foundation is led by Maryann Herbert, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maryann Herbert
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosemary Priester (2020) — President & Director · Filing note: Deceased 2020
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 Priester Foundation
How do I apply for a grant from Priester Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Priester Foundation's EIN?
Priester Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1384487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Priester 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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