The Ensign-bickford Foundation Inc
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
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.
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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
States
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
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
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK LOVEJOY III | MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| KELLY FRAUENKNECHT | MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| CM VERSCHELDEN | SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| BRADLEY L ELLIS II | MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| ANDREW C PLINER | PRESIDENT | 0.2 | — |
| KIMBERLY A HENDRICKS | TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| MERCEDES G PINEDA | MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.e-bfoundation.com
- EIN: 06-6041097
- Location: Denver, CO
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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