The Success Foundation exists to build partnerships, engage the community, and bring resources to support the education of our children in District 6, Greeley-Evans, Colorado
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+56.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+17.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$401K
-1.8% YoY
About The Success Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Success Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GREELEY, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,628,072 | $1,039,989 | $531,252 |
| Revenue | $3,147,836 | $2,668,817 | $2,258,173 |
| Expenses | $2,547,883 | $2,173,380 | $2,589,781 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,055 | $18,656 | $1,201 |
| 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
26 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Success Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Weld County Dist 6 Schools ($1,119,617), Weld County Dist 6 Schools ($1,062,583), Weld County Dist 6 Schools ($112,931).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education CelebrationKickoff Greeley, CO | Teacher Recognition | $89,752 |
| Weld County Dist 6 Schools Greeley, CO | Technology/Other | $1,062,583 |
| Weld County Dist 6 Schools Greeley, CO | Smart Labs | $1,119,617 |
| Weld County Dist 6 Schools Greeley, CO | Nutrition Services | $112,931 |
| Weld County Dist 6 Schools Greeley, CO | Teacher Grants | $12,488 |
| Weld County Dist 6 Schools Greeley, CO | Business & Internship Event | $9,623 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Bielinski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joshua Polson | Marketing | 1 | — |
| Julie Hill | Executive Dir. | 40 | — |
| Nikki Lucas | Board Support | 1 | — |
| Dr Dirdre Pilch | Ex-Officio | 1 | — |
| Meggan Sponsler | Ex-Officio | 1 | — |
| Darla Francies | Vice President | 1 | — |
| William Neidig | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sara Potter | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dana Kohler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Neal Kingman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles Countee | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brent Kramer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kelly Zeillmann | President | 1 | — |
| Natyce Parent | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Erik Knoche | Resource Dev. | 1 | — |
| John Schuttler | President | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Success Foundation?
The Success Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GREELEY, CO. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Success Foundation?
As of 2024, The Success Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does The Success Foundation operate?
The Success Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does The Success Foundation award?
In 2024, The Success Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $401K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Success Foundation's EIN?
The Success Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3567674. 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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