Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club
The Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club "gbbc" serves as the booster club for more than 40 sports clubs and activities at thunderridge high school. It is comprised of members managed by an elected board of directors and serves students coaches sponsors and sport participants by helping to manage the supplemental financial needs of the programs.
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club at a glance
In short: Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club gave $979K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $979K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $978,892
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $978,892
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $978,892
- Total assets
- $490,285
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thunderridge High School ($979K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2020) to $979K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $979K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderridge High School Highlands Ranch, CO | Refer to 990 Part III Items 4A 4B 4C | $978,892 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,285 | $874,805 | $1,035,456 | $978,892 | 1 | $9,325 |
| 2023 | $650,936 | $786,809 | $817,998 | $786,286 | 1 | $6,168 |
| 2022 | $682,125 | $595,787 | $626,838 | $601,099 | 1 | $1,988 |
| 2021 | $713,176 | $532,985 | $454,695 | $434,287 | 1 | $6,691 |
| 2020 | $634,450 | $338,053 | $391,774 | $377,441 | 1 | $2,583 |
About Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club
Based on IRS filings
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club is a public charity focused on Education, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $490K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $979K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club is led by Stacey Stafford, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Stafford
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Walkowiak
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Moats
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Lindstrom
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Patterson
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Gerder
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Lien
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Gebhard
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Dungey
Treasurer
Director of Membership → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $22K (2024)
Shelley Wells
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fowles
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Stephenson
School Liaison
School Liason → School Liaison, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Robert Nelson (2020–2023) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Stacie Markham (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Jeff Coons (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen O'Keefe (2020–2021) — Director of Membership
- Former: Kristi Cutler (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Gibbs (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Sean Patterson (2020–2021) — School Liaison
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Betty Dungey (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club
How much does Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club give each year?
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club gave $979K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $786K across 1 grant.
How large is Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club?
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club reported $490K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $875K.
What is Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club?
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club is a public charity focused on Education, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. It holds $490K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club operate?
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club's EIN?
Thunderridge Grizzly Bear Backer Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1454832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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