The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $767K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $29K.
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,755
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,094
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $767,229
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City and County of Denver ($4K). Together the top 8 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $25K (2024) to $130K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City and County of Denver Denver, CO | Enhance Denver Parks. | $4,295 |
| Cheyenne Mt State Park Colorado Springs, CO | Enhance State Park | $4,052 |
| Barr Lake State Park Brighton, CO | Enhance park. | $4,000 |
| Trinidad Lake State Park Trinidad, CO | Enhance state park | $4,000 |
| James Robb State Park Clifton, CO | Enhance state park | $3,000 |
| Chatfield State Park Littleton, CO | Enhance park | $2,500 |
| John Martin State Park Hasty, CO | Enhance state park. | $2,352 |
| Fisher's Peak State Park Trinidad, CO | Enhance State Park | $556 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767,229 | $185,646 | $446,449 | $24,755 | 8 | $32,755 | $28,772 | $43,441 |
| 2023 | $1,021,472 | $250,780 | $467,787 | $86,485 | 7 | $129,917 | $55,609 | $53,057 |
| 2022 | $1,386,600 | $-13,235 | $526,907 | $129,937 | 11 | $246,948 | — | $54,959 |
| 2021 | $1,922,854 | $796,705 | $382,918 | $103,550 | 12 | $196,564 | $625,770 | $90,442 |
| 2020 | $1,578,835 | $242,573 | $284,251 | $30,303 | 5 | — | $74,197 | $89,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc is led by W Jeffrey Shoemaker, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W Jeffrey Shoemaker
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Larry Elrod
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Welch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Cole
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Beane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Southworth
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve O'Neal
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britta Strother
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Adams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Bridges
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Verlinde
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Evan Stastny (2022) — Director
- Former: Kip Stastny (2022) — Secretary
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to W Jeffrey Shoemaker (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc
How much does The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc give each year?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 7 grants.
What is The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,094, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc give grants?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Trinidad, CO (2 grants).
Does The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Enhance state park." (5 grants).
Who are The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City and County of Denver ($4,295), Cheyenne Mt State Park ($4,052) and Barr Lake State Park ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc reported $767K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $767K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Colorado Parks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2368938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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