The Duffey Foundation Inc
The Duffey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Colorado, Wyoming, and Washington.
The Duffey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Duffey Foundation Inc gave $45K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,500
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,045
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $540,760
- +2979.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Duffey Foundation Inc
- 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: 33655 Emerald Meadows Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Duffey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Strings Music Festival ($20K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 54 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 17% to Wyoming, and 11% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Duffey Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $164K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strings Music Festival Steamboat Springs, CO | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $20,000 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boat BUI Port Hadlock, WA | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Old West Museum Cheyenne, WY | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Routt County Council on Aging Steamboat Springs, CO | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| Univ of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,500 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundatio Glenwood Springs, CO | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $2,500 |
| Yampa River Botanic Park Steamboat Springs, CO | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Steamboat, CO | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
| Hospicenorthwest Colorado Health Steamboat Springs, CO | General Operating Expenses for a 501(C)(3) Organization | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $540,760 | $597,415 | $74,241 | $44,500 | 11 | $44,500 | $507,152 | — |
| 2024 | $17,561 | $1,092 | $69,259 | $68,250 | 12 | $68,250 | $1,015 | $3,543 |
| 2023 | $85,728 | $100,759 | $93,884 | $92,750 | 10 | $92,750 | $759 | $3,763 |
| 2022 | $78,853 | $100,288 | $81,731 | $80,750 | 10 | $80,750 | $328 | $1,870 |
| 2021 | $59,795 | $169,973 | $165,360 | $164,400 | 11 | $164,400 | $92 | $8,504 |
| 2020 | $55,182 | $127 | $40,356 | $39,000 | 12 | — | $127 | $3,955 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, community services, education, and other charitable organizations. For example, Strings Music Festival describes its mission as presenting distinctive music programs and enhancing cultural, educational, and entertainment experiences in Northwest Colorado. Routt County Council on Aging says it works to determine and meet the needs of older adults in Routt County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $44,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grant was $20,000 to Strings Music Festival. Other grants included $5,000 each to Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, Old West Museum, and Routt County Council on Aging; and $2,500 to the University of Wyoming Foundation and Colorado Mountain College Foundation. The listed grants were for general operating expenses of 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John A Duffey as President and Mary Ann Duffey as VP/Secretary.
The Duffey Foundation Inc is led by John A. Duffey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Duffey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Duffey
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Duffey Foundation Inc
How much does The Duffey Foundation Inc give each year?
The Duffey Foundation Inc gave $45K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 12 grants.
What is The Duffey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Duffey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,045, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Duffey Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Duffey Foundation Inc give grants?
The Duffey Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (17%) and Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steamboat Springs, CO (6 grants).
Does The Duffey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Duffey Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Duffey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Duffey Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Strings Music Festival ($20,000), Northwest School of Wooden Boat BUI ($5,000) and Old West Museum ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Duffey Foundation Inc?
The Duffey Foundation Inc reported $541K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $597K.
What does The Duffey Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, community services, education, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Duffey Foundation Inc?
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 Duffey Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Duffey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1285633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Duffey Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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