THE BISON FOUNDATION ACTS TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF CAUSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN A POSITIVE WAY. OUR BOARD MEMEBERS, ALONGSIDE VOLUNTEERS, RAISE AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND MONETARY FUNDS FOR NONPROFITS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21K
+1547.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$325K
+8.3% YoY
About The Bison Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bison Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $325K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,172 | $1,285 | $13,182 |
| Revenue | $357,138 | $290,976 | $303,622 |
| Expenses | $325,955 | $301,060 | $302,318 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($325,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $325,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN AKERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAVID GONZALES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JESSE IRVIN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ABIGAIL WENK | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bison Foundation?
The Bison Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Bison Foundation?
As of 2024, The Bison Foundation holds $21K in total assets with $357K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $325K in 2024.
Where does The Bison Foundation operate?
The Bison Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does The Bison Foundation award?
In 2024, The Bison Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $325K — an average of about $325K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Bison Foundation's EIN?
The Bison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4724111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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