Spira Giving Colorado is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $77K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$158K
+50.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-24.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spira Giving Colorado reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Spira Giving Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Spira Giving Colorado is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $77K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,943,874 | $3,046,366 | $3,005,049 |
| Revenue | $99,940 | $75,293 | $7,397 |
| Expenses | $196,577 | $113,951 | $22,616 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $158,000 | $105,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,331 | $66,888 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $166,165 | $156,795 | $105,599 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Music Appreciation Society ($100,000), KGNU Radio Denver ($30,000), Denver Young Artists Orchestra ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Appreciation Society Denver, CO | Support welfare and culture in Colorado. | $100,000 |
| KGNU Radio Denver Denver, CO | Support welfare and culture in Colorado. | $30,000 |
| Denver Young Artists Orchestra Denver, CO | Support welfare and culture in Colorado. | $25,000 |
| Levitt Pavillion Denver Denver, CO | Support welfare and culture in Colorado. | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Spira | President and Director | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Spira | Secretary, Treasurer, Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spira Giving Colorado?
Spira Giving Colorado is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Spira Giving Colorado?
As of 2024, Spira Giving Colorado holds $2.9M in total assets with $100K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $158K in 2024.
Where does Spira Giving Colorado operate?
Spira Giving Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Spira Giving Colorado award?
In 2024, Spira Giving Colorado awarded 4 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Spira Giving Colorado required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Spira Giving Colorado reported a distributable amount of $166K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Spira Giving Colorado's EIN?
Spira Giving Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2401698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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