The Moniker Foundation
The Moniker Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It operates as a family foundation providing resources and support to Colorado communities, with a focus on education and community well-being.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.8M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+37.2% YoY
Grant Count
77
+7600.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-98.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation's philosophy is "Stimulate engagement to establish impact." The organization recognizes that education and individual growth are stimulated through a variety of mediums and strives to find organizations, programs, and services that provide the proper blend of support and learning experiences to create lasting impacts.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education (with emphasis on higher education)
- Environmental conservation and biodiversity
- Wildlife biodiversity and zoos
- Human services, including basic and emergency aid and victim aid
Grantmaking
The Moniker Foundation makes grants to charities and scholarships. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Moniker Foundation primarily funds initiatives within Colorado, with specific focus on three regions:
- High Country Region
- Pikes Peak Region
- Southwest Region
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $17,814,680
- 2023: $17,200,113
Annual Activity (2024):
- Total revenues: $2,681,310
- Total expenses: $1,394,307
- Total giving: $1,129,434
Annual Activity (2023):
- Total revenues: $1,600,465
- Total expenses: $1,056,258
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $842,884
- Investment income and dividends: $406,031
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $351,537
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,814,680 | $17,200,113 | $14,747,718 |
| Revenue | $2,681,310 | $1,600,465 | $1,623,115 |
| Expenses | $1,394,307 | $1,056,258 | $1,011,148 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,375,595 | $1,041,229 | $786,262 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,255,755 | $336,508 | $446,136 |
| Distributable Amount | $857,141 | $782,685 | $651,968 |
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
54 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Moniker Foundation
High Country Region Grant
THE MONIKER FOUNDATION
Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Pikes Peak Region Grant
THE MONIKER FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Southwest Region Grant
THE MONIKER FOUNDATION
Amount
US $12,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Katelyn Rees - Secretary/Treasurer (40 hours per week, compensation $57,501–$58,000)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATELYN REES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | $57,501 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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