The Verdant Project
The Verdant Project is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Superior, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $25K.
The Verdant Project at a glance
In short: The Verdant Project gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,185,948
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Verdant Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Food Share ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Contribution of Cash for Non-Profit Operations. | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,185,948 | $96,185 | $144,361 | $40,000 | 1 | $73,042 | $24,866 |
| 2024 | $2,043,104 | $89,202 | $46,098 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $9,890 |
| 2023 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Verdant Project is led by Michael T. Conlin, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael T. Conlin
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Diane A. Conlin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Verdant Project
How much does The Verdant Project give each year?
The Verdant Project gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Verdant Project?
The Verdant Project reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What is The Verdant Project?
The Verdant Project is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Superior, CO. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Verdant Project operate?
The Verdant Project has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Verdant Project's EIN?
The Verdant Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4977731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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