THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION IS THE PORTAL FOR PHILANTHROPIC GIVING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING, MANAGING, AND INVESTING THE ENDOWMENTS AND OTHER GIFT FUNDS THE FOUNDATION HOLDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CU.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5B
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$230.6M
+5.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115.3M
+268.0% YoY
About University of Colorado Foundation
Based on IRS filings
University of Colorado Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $230.6M. Net investment income was $142.9M.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,549,699,710 | $3,233,557,618 | $3,048,394,011 |
| Revenue | $456,087,334 | $342,190,499 | $444,580,366 |
| Expenses | $294,501,134 | $281,807,879 | $286,615,114 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $142,884,136 | $110,020,921 | $120,063,635 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Colorado ($228,961,654), University of Colorado Hospital Foundation ($1,630,471).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER, CO | SEE PART IV | $228,961,654 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | PUBLIC SERVICE, MEDICAL OUTREACH | $1,630,471 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK FINLAW | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $489,971 |
| ANNIE BACCARY | VP FOR ADVANCEMENT OPERATIONS | 1 | — |
| BRIAN DOLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DONNELLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ILANA DUBIN-SPIEGEL | UNIVERSITY REGENT | 1 | — |
| NAN EKLUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM K FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD FREDRICKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA KETTERING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT KINGDOM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATTY IMHOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BECKY L MEDVED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD SALIMAN | UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HEIDI WAGNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA WINTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLE YALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELINDA H YEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SALLY HYBL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VANCE KNAPP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULA SANDOVAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID TRYBA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| A KELLER YOUNG ESQ | SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL, CAO | 40 | $326,258 |
| CHARLENE LAUS | VP & CFO | 40 | $312,152 |
| LYNNEA HUTTON | VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE | 40 | $216,231 |
| ELIZABETH SAYER | CONTROLLER | 40 | $172,034 |
| SHANNON KNAPP | DIRECTOR, GIFT SERVICES - TERM ENDED 11/22/24 | 40 | $142,209 |
| SASKIA SAWYER | AVP GIFT SERVICES - TERM END 6/14/24 | 40 | $144,116 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Colorado Foundation?
University of Colorado Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $3.5B in total assets as of 2025.
How large is University of Colorado Foundation?
As of 2025, University of Colorado Foundation holds $3.5B in total assets with $456.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $230.6M in 2025.
Where does University of Colorado Foundation operate?
University of Colorado Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois.
What size grants does University of Colorado Foundation award?
In 2025, University of Colorado Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $230.6M — an average of about $115.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University of Colorado Foundation's EIN?
University of Colorado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6049811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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