The Dormie Fund
The Dormie Fund is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado and Illinois.
The Dormie Fund at a glance
In short: The Dormie Fund gave $126K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,000
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,455
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,212,984
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Dormie Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Polo Club Circle, Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303) 725-8081
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dormie Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evans Scholars Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 32% went to recipients in Illinois. Recipients in New Jersey received 8%, while Massachusetts and Georgia each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dormie Fund gives
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 12500% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $153K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General | $40,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General | $35,000 |
| St Johns Cathedral Denver, CO | General | $12,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association Denver, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Usga Foundation Liberty Corner, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Denver, CO | General | $4,000 |
| US Air Force Academy Foundation Usaf Academy, CO | General | $3,000 |
| National Western Scholarship Fund Denver, CO | General | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Tech Boston, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Emory University-Jones Atlanta, GA | General | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,212,984 | $104,550 | $128,956 | $126,000 | 11 | $127,800 | $110,155 | $145,733 |
| 2023 | $2,237,390 | $155,321 | $146,054 | $144,000 | 12 | $145,143 | $105,363 | $128,014 |
| 2022 | $2,228,123 | $19,520 | $160,251 | $153,000 | 14 | $155,109 | $91,262 | $294,659 |
| 2021 | $151,150 | $60,030 | $2,050 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,050 | $3,440 | $5,591 |
| 2020 | $93,170 | $93,170 | — | — | — | — | — | $314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dormie Fund reported a distributable amount of $146K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies, higher education, advancing golf, wildlife conservation, and sports recognition. For example, the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. The University of Denver describes its work as providing undergraduate and graduate degrees and promoting learning and scholarly inquiry. The USGA Foundation says it works to advance golf.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund awarded 11 grants totaling $126,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants were $40,000 to the Evans Scholars Foundation and $35,000 to the University of Denver. Other grants included $12,000 to St Johns Cathedral, $10,000 each to the Western Stock Show Association and USGA Foundation, and $4,000 to the Denver Zoological Foundation. The remaining grants were $3,000 each to the US Air Force Academy Foundation, National Western Scholarship Fund, Massachusetts Institute of Tech, Emory University-Jones, and Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Will F Nicholson III as president, Olivia N Reese as VP treasurer, and Elizabeth Nicholson as secretary.
The Dormie Fund is led by Will F. Nicholson III, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Will F. Nicholson III
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Nicholson
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia N. Reese
Vice President Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Olivia Nicholson (2020–2021) — Vice President, Treasurer & Director
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 Dormie Fund
How much does The Dormie Fund give each year?
The Dormie Fund gave $126K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $144K across 12 grants.
What is The Dormie Fund's typical grant size?
The Dormie Fund's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dormie Fund give grants?
The Dormie Fund gives mostly in Colorado: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (32%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants).
Does The Dormie Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dormie Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dormie Fund's largest grantees?
The Dormie Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Evans Scholars Foundation ($40,000), University of Denver ($35,000) and St Johns Cathedral ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dormie Fund?
The Dormie Fund reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (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 does The Dormie Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies, higher education, advancing golf, wildlife conservation, and sports recognition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dormie Fund?
The foundation states that it 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 Dormie Fund's EIN?
The Dormie Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3234951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dormie Fund 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Dormie Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dormie-fund-morg_0dc1f19ff8614da1a63907846716df75
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