Benefits in Action
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Benefits in Action?
Benefits in Action is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by AARP Foundation ($639K), Colorado Gives Foundation ($406K), The Denver Foundation ($301K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Benefits in Action between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation | $638,973 | 1 | 2022 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $405,536 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Denver Foundation | $301,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Intermountain Front Range Inc | $184,102 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Hunger Free Colorado | $165,884 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Lifespan Local Inc | $134,003 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Brighton Community Hospital Association | $131,102 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Inc | $70,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rose Community Foundation | $56,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Council on Aging Inc | $55,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Nord Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Trailhead Institute | $18,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lillis Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gary Philanthropy | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Meyers Family Foundation | $2,250 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | $1,600 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ima Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $892K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $639K.
What grants has Benefits in Action received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE, FOOD SECURITY, CONVENIENT NEIGHBORHOODS, HEALTH | $233,091 |
| 2024 | Intermountain Front Range Inc | ACCESS TO CARE WORK DONATION/CORPORATE GRANTS | $96,000 |
| 2024 | Hunger Free Colorado | SNAP OUTREACH | $85,332 |
| 2024 | Lifespan Local Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $76,054 |
| 2024 | Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Foundation Inc | ACCESS TO CARE | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Brighton Community Hospital Association | SUPPORT MISSION | $46,000 |
| 2024 | National Council on Aging Inc | SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human Services | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Ima Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $100 |
| 2023 | The Denver Foundation | PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES | $280,500 |
| 2023 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $82,445 |
| 2023 | Hunger Free Colorado | SNAP OUTREACH | $80,552 |
| 2023 | Lifespan Local Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $57,949 |
| 2023 | Intermountain Front Range Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $45,852 |
| 2023 | Brighton Community Hospital Association | SUPPORT MISSION | $42,852 |
| 2023 | National Council on Aging Inc | SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Nord Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Trailhead Institute | — | $18,000 |
| 2023 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Meyers Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FOOD BOXES TO UNDERSERVED AND ELDERLY FAMILIES IN THE DENVER METRO AREA | $750 |
| 2022 | AARP Foundation | Grant to support AARP Foundation's Benefits program | $638,973 |
| 2022 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $90,000 |
| 2022 | Rose Community Foundation | General Operating Support | $56,000 |
| 2022 | Intermountain Front Range Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $42,250 |
| 2022 | Brighton Community Hospital Association | SUPPORT MISSION | $42,250 |
| 2022 | The Denver Foundation | PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES | $20,500 |
| 2022 | McKinstry Charitable Foundation | ECONOMIC JUSTICE | $1,600 |
| 2022 | The Meyers Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FOOD BOXES TO UNDERSERVED AND ELDERLY FAMILIES IN THE DENVER METRO AREA | $750 |
| 2021 | Gary Philanthropy | To support the 1st year operating the Tax Help Colorado program at Lamar Unidos. Provide free tax preparation to 200 low-income families, helping them claim $200,000 in refunds and save them approximately $50,000 in tax preparation fees. | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Benefits in Action?
Benefits in Action is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by AARP Foundation ($639K), Colorado Gives Foundation ($406K), The Denver Foundation ($301K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Benefits in Action between 2020–2024.
Who is Benefits in Action's largest funder?
AARP Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Benefits in Action, with $639K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has Benefits in Action received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Benefits in Action across 33 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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