Something New Foundation
Something New Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $23.
Something New Foundation at a glance
In short: Something New Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- -40.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,750
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $12,898
- +4074.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Something New Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado State University ($6K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Something New Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $16K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | To Support Women's Education | $5,500 |
| Colorado State University Global Denver, CO | To Support Womens Education | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,898 | $22,523 | $21,934 | $9,500 | 2 | $9,934 | $23 | $73 |
| 2024 | $309 | $16,545 | $16,320 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,320 | $45 | $10 |
| 2023 | $12,084 | $15,671 | $15,587 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,587 | — | $62 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Something New Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Something New Foundation is led by Jordan Linscombe, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jordan Linscombe
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Baldini
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Ramsdell
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Cain
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindi Linscombe
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Something New Foundation
How much does Something New Foundation give each year?
Something New Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
How large is Something New Foundation?
Something New Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Something New Foundation operate?
Something New Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Wyoming.
What is Something New Foundation's EIN?
Something New Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1079606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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