Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado is a Denver-based public charity that works to make Catholic education financially accessible. It provides need-based tuition assistance to families and makes grants to Catholic schools, supporting students’ access to education and the schools’ ability to serve their communities.
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc at a glance
In short: Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc gave $353K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,500
- +242.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,589
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,681,345
- -10.4% 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.
How to apply to Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1300 S Steele Street, Denver, CO 80210
Phone: (303) 715-3127
Website: https://seedsofhopedenver.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc
Who Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish ($30K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($22,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 78 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving Catholic schools in Northern Colorado and the Archdiocese of Denver. Its 2025 reported grants went entirely to Colorado recipients. The schools listed on its website include K–8 schools and an individual recipient High School.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $641K (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Boulder, CO | Future HS Students | $30,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $22,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic School Longmont, CO | Prof. Devel. & Endow | $21,000 |
| STS Peter and Paul Catholic STEM School Wheat Ridge, CO | Professional Develop | $16,000 |
| Most Precious Blood Catholic School Denver, CO | Profession Develop | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Classical ACA Academy Denver, CO | Professional Develop | $15,000 |
| St Stephen Catholic School Glenwood Springs, CO | Professional Develop | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Loreto Catholic School Foxfield, CO | Professional Develop | $13,000 |
| STMARY Catholic Virtue School Littleton, CO | Professional Develop | $12,000 |
| St Mary Catholic School - Greeley Greeley, CO | Professional Develop | $11,500 |
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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 | $4,681,345 | $2,712,858 | $3,635,049 | $352,500 | 28 | $139,139 |
| 2024 | $5,222,278 | $3,187,079 | $3,347,699 | $103,000 | 6 | $183,464 |
| 2023 | $5,348,644 | $4,890,511 | $2,544,786 | $10,000 | 1 | $83,722 |
| 2022 | $2,984,783 | $3,099,868 | $2,510,049 | $640,775 | 25 | $6,724 |
| 2021 | $2,395,041 | $3,000,302 | $2,357,333 | $472,842 | 18 | $2,709 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Seeds of Hope’s mission is to “cultivate minds and hearts for Christ” by striving to make transformative Catholic education financially accessible to any family who seeks it. Its stated program focus includes need-based scholarships for students attending Catholic schools and grants or operating support for schools.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes support for Catholic K–8 schools serving low-income, high-minority populations within the Archdiocese of Denver in Northern Colorado. Its website says past assistance has included technology upgrades and building repairs. In 2025, the listed school grants included purposes such as professional development, tuition, endowment support, and future high school students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Seeds of Hope reported 28 grants totaling $352,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $30,000 to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Boulder for “future HS students.” Other notable grants included $22,000 to an individual recipient High School in Broomfield for professional development and tuition, and $21,000 to St. John the an individual recipient in Longmont for professional development and endowment support. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
The organization’s Hope Scholarship is need-based tuition assistance for families, rather than a grant program for outside applicants. The current application materials request income and expense information, including adjusted gross income, documentation of other income, liquid assets, housing costs, health expenses, childcare costs, parish or an individual recipient Appeal tithe, and tuition paid to a Catholic high school. Previously approved applicants may renew. Applicants are instructed to redact Social Security numbers and birth dates from supporting documents. For funds received by schools and other entities, the organization requires enrollment verification for students receiving funds and letters describing the use of discretionary grants. Students and parents must submit aid applications and income documentation; school principals and pastors must annually sign an acceptance of terms stating that funds are restricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia Sullivan as executive director; John Zimmerman as chair; Angie Romani as secretary; and Dan Beyer as treasurer. Directors listed are Maribeth Hanzlik, David Hicks, Michael Jansen, Dr. Kemmery Hill, Lucy O’Shaughnessy, and Keith Parsons.
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc is led by John Zimmerman, Chair on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Zimmerman
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanie Todd
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Schuster
Director
Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Parsons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy O'Shaughnessy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maribeth Hanzlik
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jansen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Truitt
Director
Director Fro → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hicks
Director
Director Fro → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sloan Smith
Director
Director Fro → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kemmery Hill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sullivan
Executive Di
Executive Director From → Exe. Director, 2023
Exe. Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $155K (2025)
Angie Romani
Secretary
Director & Secretary From → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Beyer
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer From → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Elias Moo (2021–2024) — Director to
- Former: Brittnie Hayes Esq. (2021–2023) — Director to
- Former: Randy Hammond (2021–2023) — Director to
- Former: Jay Clark (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Very Rev Randy M Dollins VG (2022) — Director
- Former: Ann E McBournie (2021) — Secretary From
- Former: Loren Schillinger (2021) — Treasurer From
- Former: Very Rev Randy M Dollins (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $155K, to Patricia Sullivan (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc
How much does Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc give each year?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc gave $353K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $103K across 6 grants.
What is Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's typical grant size?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,589, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc give grants?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc 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 Denver, CO (10 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Professional Develop" (24 grants).
Who are Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's largest grantees?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish ($30,000), St John the Baptist Catholic School ($21,000) and STS Peter and Paul Catholic STEM School ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($22,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc fund?
Seeds of Hope’s mission is to “cultivate minds and hearts for Christ” by striving to make transformative Catholic education financially accessible to any family who seeks it. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check seedsofhopedenver.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's EIN?
Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1844617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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