The Pioneer Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$76K
+384.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+384.1% YoY
About The Pioneer Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Pioneer Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $76K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Helamr Skating Fund ($60,000), Philadelphia Skating Club ($10,000), Ucla Foundation ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERALOPERATINGSUPPORT | $2,500 |
| UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | GENERALOPERATINGSUPPORT | $350 |
| BASICS TEAM FOUNDATION LITTLETON, CO | GENERALOPERATINGSUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BELIZE EDUCATION PROJECT LAKEWOOD, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,400 |
| HELAMR SKATING FUND DENVER, CO | GENERALOPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| PHILADELPHIA SKATING CLUB ARDMORE, PA | GENERALOPERATINGSUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ANDERSON | PRES-TREAS | 8 | — |
| SCOTT HAMILTON | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LARK BIRDSONG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pioneer Fund?
The Pioneer Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DENVER, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Pioneer Fund operate?
The Pioneer Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does The Pioneer Fund award?
In 2024, The Pioneer Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $76K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Pioneer Fund's EIN?
The Pioneer Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6108943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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