TA Foundation
TA Foundation is a private foundation based in Vail, Colorado. Its 2024 filing describes support for alpine ski racing through scholarships to individuals and funding for elite-level snow-sport athletes through contributions to the World Cup Dreams Foundation.
TA Foundation at a glance
In short: TA Foundation gave $86K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,000
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,688
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,180,598
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TA Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written application with detailed information about ski-racing qualifications and financial needs, and lists Daniel Leever as the contact. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No award restrictions are listed.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel Leever
Mailing address: 1397 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657
Phone: (303) 214-8208
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 178 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Colorado, 77%; Utah, 12%; and New York, 12%. The percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How TA Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2024) to $219K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 32 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $86,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,180,598 | $95,521 | $114,056 | $86,000 | 32 | $86,000 | $67,465 |
| 2023 | $2,274,279 | $40,087 | $124,105 | $94,000 | 38 | $94,000 | $68,939 |
| 2022 | $2,367,861 | $122,391 | $137,342 | $124,500 | 35 | $124,500 | $83,280 |
| 2021 | $2,383,051 | $358,631 | $248,989 | $218,709 | 38 | $218,709 | $331,070 |
| 2020 | $2,272,788 | $889,319 | $121,143 | $91,000 | 35 | — | $810,220 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 filing does not state a separate mission statement. It describes direct charitable activity that includes scholarships for individuals pursuing alpine ski racing and support for elite-level snow-sport athletes through the World Cup Dreams Foundation. The 2024 grants also went to organizations: An individual recipient describes itself as a youth development organization that supports athletes through athletics, education, and life-skills programming. Westminster University describes itself as a private, independent university dedicated to student learning.
Grantmaking
TA Foundation reported 32 grants totaling $86,000 in 2024. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to an individual recipient in Vail, an individual recipient in Copper Mountain, Westminster University in Salt Lake City, and World Cup Dreams Foundation in Keene. The filing gives the purpose of these grants as covering costs associated with alpine ski racing, including coaching, training, equipment, and travel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel H Leever as Chairman, Kristofer Ochs as Secretary, Harold Leever II as Vice President, and Julie D Leever and Alexander C Leever as Board Members.
TA Foundation is led by Daniel H Leever, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel H Leever
Chairman
Chairman, Treasurer & Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristofer Ochs
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Alexander C Leever
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Leever II
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie D Leever
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $12K, to Kristofer Ochs (Secretary, Director).
Frequently asked questions about TA Foundation
How much does TA Foundation give each year?
TA Foundation gave $86K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 38 grants.
What is TA Foundation's typical grant size?
TA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,688, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TA Foundation give grants?
TA Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (12%) and New York (12%).
Does TA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on TA Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is TA Foundation?
TA Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What does TA Foundation fund?
The 2024 filing does not state a separate mission statement. It describes direct charitable activity that includes scholarships for individuals pursuing alpine ski racing and support for elite-level snow-sport athletes through the World Cup Dreams Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TA Foundation?
The filing says to submit a written application with detailed information about ski-racing qualifications and financial needs, and lists Daniel Leever as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TA Foundation's EIN?
TA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3072797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). TA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ta-foundation-morg_7e0f5ae08ac14f72987da27f609167ee
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