The Halverson Foundation
The Halverson Foundation is a private foundation based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $87,015.
The Halverson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Halverson Foundation gave $87K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,015
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,122
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $924,335
- +84.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Halverson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 776162, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
Phone: (970) 879-6497
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Halverson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yampa River Botanic Park ($30K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 211 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Colorado organizations received 82% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares listed were Massachusetts 5%, California 4%, New York 3%, and the District of Columbia 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Halverson Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 41 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $836; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2019) to $113K (2024). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River Botanic Park Steamboat Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Africa School Assistance Project Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alaya Preschool Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lift up of Routt County Steamboat Springs, CO | Unrestrcited | $3,000 |
| Northwest Colorado Health Steamboat Springs, CO | Unrestrcited | $3,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Western Resilience Center Steamboat Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MTN Denver, CO | Unrestrcited | $2,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $924,335 | $511,839 | $89,936 | $87,015 | 41 | $87,015 | $512,196 | $59,772 |
| 2024 | $502,432 | $100,408 | $115,149 | $112,850 | 47 | $112,850 | $100,408 | $61,105 |
| 2023 | $517,173 | $57,451 | $61,192 | $59,000 | 49 | $59,000 | $57,451 | $57,744 |
| 2022 | $520,914 | $60,586 | $52,100 | $50,745 | 34 | $50,745 | $60,586 | $56,184 |
| 2021 | $512,428 | $46,915 | $55,196 | $54,296 | 40 | $54,296 | $46,915 | $57,997 |
| 2020 | $520,709 | $52,748 | $65,390 | $63,300 | 38 | — | $52,748 | $50,883 |
| 2019 | $533,351 | $50,732 | $45,156 | $43,250 | 34 | — | $50,732 | $44,275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Halverson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. Africa School Assistance Project describes its work as creating educational opportunities for Tanzanians, particularly girls. Lift Up of Routt County says it provides resources to meet basic human needs and strengthen self-sufficiency. The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project describes its work as promoting energy efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation across six states, including Colorado. Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $87,015. Grants ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $30,000 to Yampa River Botanic Park; $10,000 each to Africa School Assistance Project and Alaya Preschool; and $3,000 each to Lift Up of Routt County and Northwest Colorado Health. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to Urban Peak and Western Resilience Center, and $2,000 each to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountain, University of Colorado Foundation, Union of Concerned Scientists, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, and Tides Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Halverson as President; Nils W. Halverson and M. Anders Halverson as Vice Presidents; and Jon N. Halverson as Treasurer.
The Halverson Foundation is led by Anne Halverson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Halverson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jon N. Halverson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
M. Anders Halverson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nils W. Halverson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Halverson Foundation
How much does The Halverson Foundation give each year?
The Halverson Foundation gave $87K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 47 grants.
What is The Halverson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Halverson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,122, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Halverson Foundation that year got $836 on average.
Where does The Halverson Foundation give grants?
The Halverson Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants), Steamboat Springs, CO (4 grants), Boulder, CO (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Halverson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Halverson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Unrestrcited" (6 grants).
Who are The Halverson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Halverson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yampa River Botanic Park ($30,000), Africa School Assistance Project ($10,000) and Alaya Preschool ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Halverson Foundation?
The Halverson Foundation reported $924K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Halverson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. Africa School Assistance Project describes its work as creating educational opportunities for Tanzanians, particularly girls. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Halverson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Halverson Foundation's EIN?
The Halverson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1354983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Halverson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Halverson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-halverson-foundation-morg_8a60431a6da040058d7c3c0a1ce4720b
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