The Ensign-bickford Foundation Inc

DENVER, CO EIN: 06-6041097

The Ensign-Bickford Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado, with tax-exempt status since March 1954. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities where Ensign-Bickford Industries employees live and work.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+11.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$373K

-32.1% YoY

Grant Count

73

-22.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-12.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The EBI Foundation supports health, education, and prosperity in communities where they live and work. Primary funding areas include:

  • Education and Scholarships — Funding educational programs and offering scholarships, with a focus on accredited educational institutions, special interest programs, and scholarships for underprivileged students
  • Environmental Preservation — Supporting initiatives for environmental protection
  • Medical Institutions — Contributions to healthcare facilities and services
  • Arts Organizations — Funding for cultural and artistic programs

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Grants typically range up to $5,000, with a median grant size of approximately $1,400 and an average grant size of $3,700.

Average Grant

of $3,700.

Ready to take the next step with The Ensign-bickford Foundation Inc?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the communities where company employees live and work, including:

  • Moorpark, California
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Graham, Kentucky
  • Simsbury, Connecticut

Grant Distribution by State

28states
+20 more states

Cities

AgawamAlbanyAlexandriaAtlantaAuroraAvonBethelBeverlyBostonBoulderBrooklineBrooklynBroomfieldBurlingtonCantonCanton CenterCentennialChaplinChattanoogaChesterfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $4.65 million
  • Revenue: $76,584
  • Expenses: $390,157
  • Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $4,172,754
  • Total Giving: $548,562
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$154K$309K$463K$618K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,645,441$4,172,754$3,833,329
Revenue$76,584$65,273$64,976
Expenses$390,157$561,367$456,497
Qualifying Distributions$372,664$548,562$446,731
Net Investment Income$76,584$65,273$64,976
Distributable Amount$228,530$206,158$183,055

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$137K$274K$411K$549K131 grants202088 grants2021119 grants202294 grants202373 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEE…$30KCONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER$30KFOUNDATION FOR PORTLAND …$17KLIGHTYEAR FOUNDATION$13KTOWN OF SIMSBURY - BOARD…$13KHOPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF …$13KCENTER FOR GRIEVING CHIL…$12KTUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY$10KSOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOO…$10KST LOUIS ZOO$10K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

250<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The Ensign-bickford Foundation Inc

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Ted Lovejoy — Chairman
  • Thomas J Perlitz — President
  • Jared Lozo — Vice President

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
FREDERICK LOVEJOY IIIMEMBER0.2
KELLY FRAUENKNECHTMEMBER0.2
CM VERSCHELDENSECRETARY0.2
BRADLEY L ELLIS IIMEMBER0.2
ANDREW C PLINERPRESIDENT0.2
KIMBERLY A HENDRICKSTREASURER0.2
MERCEDES G PINEDAMEMBER0.2

Contact Information

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

What could you do with The Ensign-bickford Foundation Inc on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities