The Connie Burwell White and William
The Connie Burwell White and William W. White Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Created in 1984, it supports education, the arts, and human welfare, with giving restricted to organizations serving the Denver metro community.
The Connie Burwell White and William at a glance
In short: The Connie Burwell White and William gave $500K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,204
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,298,051
- +18.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (13 of 49, 2024)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Connie Burwell White and William
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and currently accepts applications only from prior grantees. It considers one request per organization per calendar year and supports only 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that do not discriminate on the listed protected grounds. Renewal applicants should use the application process described by the foundation; information about required materials is available through its application page.
- Review Cycle
- The application page lists April 15 for Human Welfare and September 1 for Education and Arts & Culture. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists quarterly submission deadlines of January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.
- Deadline
- The application page lists April 15 for Human Welfare and September 1 for Education and Arts & Culture.
- Contact
Application contact: The White Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 18852, Denver, CO 80218
Phone: (720) 277-2173
Website: https://whitefoundationdenver.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Connie Burwell White and William
Who The Connie Burwell White and William funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cobalt Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 238 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its giving to organizations serving the Denver metro community. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Connie Burwell White and William open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 49 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of 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 $466K (2020) to $505K (2021). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Foundation Denver, CO | General | $20,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | General | $20,000 |
| The Denver Foundation Denver, CO | All in Mile High Fund | $20,000 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Denver, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation Denver, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Denver, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver, CO | General | $15,000 |
| Alight Denver, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver Denver, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Aurora Wellness Community Aurora, CO | General | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,298,051 | $1,763,751 | $600,565 | $500,000 | 49 | $533,157 | $1,697,467 | $430,174 |
| 2023 | $6,135,949 | $580,253 | $578,865 | $486,980 | 46 | $516,732 | $516,244 | $410,944 |
| 2022 | $6,134,561 | $73,244 | $606,176 | $490,000 | 49 | $521,969 | $111,463 | $432,878 |
| 2021 | $6,667,493 | $891,796 | $625,757 | $505,000 | 50 | $536,049 | $812,458 | $465,486 |
| 2020 | $6,401,454 | $466,623 | $574,655 | $465,500 | 45 | — | $403,857 | $402,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Connie Burwell White and William reported a distributable amount of $430K 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
The foundation supports education, arts and culture, and human welfare. Its education priority is improving outcomes for students from early childhood through grade 12, particularly through programs addressing opportunity gaps. In arts and culture, it supports access to arts and cultural education for under-resourced populations and institutions that contribute to Denver’s cultural life. Its human welfare giving supports programs providing nourishment, shelter, care, and other services to the Denver metro community.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Denver Scholarship Foundation says it helps Denver Public Schools students enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions by providing tools, knowledge, and financial resources. The Blue Bench describes its work as preventing sexual assault and providing advocacy, prevention, and care. New Legacy Charter School says it serves parenting students and supports students’ college and career readiness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $500,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. In 2023, it made 46 grants totaling $486,980; in 2022, it made 49 grants totaling $490,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $20,000 each to Cobalt Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, and The Denver Foundation. The Denver Foundation’s grant was designated for its All In Mile High Fund. Other grants included $15,000 each to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Denver Scholarship Foundation, Jewish Family Service of Colorado, and Urban Peak. The foundation also awarded $10,000 to organizations including Alight, Art Students League of Denver, Aurora Wellness Community, Casa de Paz, and Center for Work Education and Employment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather Lurie as president, Sarah Marks as treasurer, and Samuel Hollands Edwards as secretary.
The Connie Burwell White and William is led by Heather Lurie, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Lurie
President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Samuel Hollands Edwards
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sarah Marks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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 $5K, to Heather Lurie (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Connie Burwell White and William
How much does The Connie Burwell White and William give each year?
The Connie Burwell White and William gave $500K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $487K across 46 grants.
What is The Connie Burwell White and William's typical grant size?
The Connie Burwell White and William's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,204, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Connie Burwell White and William that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Connie Burwell White and William give grants?
The Connie Burwell White and William 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 Denver, CO (39 grants) and Aurora, CO (5 grants).
Does The Connie Burwell White and William give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Connie Burwell White and William's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Connie Burwell White and William's largest grantees?
The Connie Burwell White and William's largest 2024 grantees include Cobalt Foundation ($20,000), Rose Community Foundation ($20,000) and The Denver Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Connie Burwell White and William?
The Connie Burwell White and William reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $533K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $430K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Connie Burwell White and William fund?
The foundation supports education, arts and culture, and human welfare. Its education priority is improving outcomes for students from early childhood through grade 12, particularly through programs addressing opportunity gaps. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Connie Burwell White and William?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and currently accepts applications only from prior grantees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Connie Burwell White and William's EIN?
The Connie Burwell White and William's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2346047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Connie Burwell White and William 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.
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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