The Flowe Foundation
The Flowe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $82K.
The Flowe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Flowe Foundation gave $151K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,070
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,786
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,547,066
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Flowe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Art Museum ($100K). Together the top 8 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 35 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Flowe Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 298% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2020) to $167K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $99,570 |
| Judi's House Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver, CO | Renee crown wellness institute fund for excellencecrown institute gift fund | $7,500 |
| Graland Country Day School Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| National Western Stock Show Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| History Colorado Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Cu Anshutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | Friends of the Depression Center Fund | $2,500 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Various Donees 2500 or Less Various Locations Denver, CO | General Operating Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,547,066 | $102,322 | $176,469 | $151,070 | 9 | $156,007 | $81,860 | $52,327 |
| 2023 | $1,622,965 | $886 | $196,822 | $166,800 | 6 | $172,632 | $30,875 | $79,830 |
| 2022 | $1,805,381 | $-115,170 | $148,911 | $135,250 | 6 | $137,580 | $62,628 | $92,535 |
| 2021 | $2,110,734 | $558,837 | $205,695 | $166,750 | 7 | $174,528 | $527,670 | $96,859 |
| 2020 | $1,745,517 | $60,480 | $149,905 | $113,250 | 7 | — | $31,370 | $99,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Flowe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Flowe Foundation is led by Wendy L. Kaufman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy L. Kaufman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Kaufman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Flowe Foundation
How much does The Flowe Foundation give each year?
The Flowe Foundation gave $151K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $167K across 6 grants.
What is The Flowe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Flowe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,786, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Flowe Foundation give grants?
The Flowe Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants).
Does The Flowe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Flowe Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Flowe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Flowe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Denver Art Museum ($99,570), Judi's House ($25,000) and University of Colorado ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Flowe Foundation?
The Flowe Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Flowe Foundation's EIN?
The Flowe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2130149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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