The Crestone Capital Foundation
The Crestone Capital Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $178 in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7.
The Crestone Capital Foundation at a glance
In short: The Crestone Capital Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $178
- +4.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Crestone Capital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Crestone Capital Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $178 | $20,032 | $20,025 | $15,000 | 1 | $20,025 | $7 | $39 |
| 2022 | $171 | $20,027 | $20,025 | $15,000 | 1 | $20,025 | $2 | $8 |
| 2021 | $169 | $20,000 | $20,035 | $15,000 | 1 | $20,025 | — | $14 |
| 2020 | $204 | $20,025 | $20,025 | $15,000 | 1 | — | — | $18 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Crestone Capital Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Crestone Capital Foundation is led by Eric Kramer, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eric Kramer
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Crestone Capital Foundation
How much does The Crestone Capital Foundation give each year?
The Crestone Capital Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is The Crestone Capital Foundation?
The Crestone Capital Foundation reported $178 in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Crestone Capital Foundation operate?
The Crestone Capital Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is The Crestone Capital Foundation's EIN?
The Crestone Capital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1496477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Crestone Capital Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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