The Christian P Anschutz Foundation
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In its 2024 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $296,500, with grants designated for general support of charitable organizations.
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Christian P Anschutz Foundation gave $297K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Colorado. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,500
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,441
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,500
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Christian P Anschutz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 17Th Street Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 308-8238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christian P Anschutz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($65K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 69 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. Other recipient states were Tennessee and Texas, with 8% each; Virginia, with 3%; and the District of Columbia, with 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Christian P Anschutz Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2022) to $499K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $65,000 |
| Common Sense Institute Greenwood Village, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Colorado Thirty Group Inc Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wycliffe Seed Company Arlington, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fbicaaa Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Headwaterslife Inc Greenwood Village, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation Lakewood, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,500 | $296,000 | $296,500 | $296,500 | 17 | $296,500 | $551 |
| 2023 | $11,000 | $413,000 | $412,500 | $412,500 | 18 | $412,500 | $487 |
| 2022 | $10,500 | $141,898 | $171,500 | $171,500 | 11 | $171,500 | $2,269 |
| 2021 | $40,102 | $510,000 | $498,975 | $498,975 | 12 | — | $1,901 |
| 2020 | $29,077 | $233,000 | $204,350 | $229,350 | 11 | — | $26,039 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christian P Anschutz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $551 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting higher education, researching economic policy, conserving wetlands and waterfowl habitat, promoting safe driving, and supporting Naval Special Warfare personnel, veterans, and families. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $296,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $65,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $65,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation, $50,000 to Common Sense Institute, and $30,000 to Colorado Thirty Group Inc. Other notable awards were $25,000 each to Metropolitan State University, Ducks Unlimited Inc., Wycliffe Seed Company, and FBICAAA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christian P Anschutz as Chair of the Board/President-Nomin and Susan C Smith as Executive Director - Nominal.
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation is led by Christian P. Anschutz, Chair of Board & President-Nomin on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian P. Anschutz
Chair of Board & President-Nomin
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan C. Smith
Executive Director - Nominal
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ted Harms (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Vice President - Nominal
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Christian P Anschutz Foundation
How much does The Christian P Anschutz Foundation give each year?
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation gave $297K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $413K across 18 grants.
What is The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,441, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christian P Anschutz Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Christian P Anschutz Foundation give grants?
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants) and Greenwood Village, CO (2 grants).
Does The Christian P Anschutz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($65,000), Common Sense Institute ($50,000) and Colorado Thirty Group Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Christian P Anschutz Foundation?
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $551 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christian P Anschutz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christian P Anschutz Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's EIN?
The Christian P Anschutz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0212397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Christian P Anschutz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Christian P Anschutz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-christian-p-anschutz-foundation-morg_38e57db5ac404dec9cbbed54ebf0b3cf
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