The Denver Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$232.1M
Foundation funders
81
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds The Denver Foundation?
The Denver Foundation is funded by 81 grantmakers, led by Reisher Family Foundation ($67.4M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($51.8M), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado ($34.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $232.1M in grants to The Denver Foundation between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2026) to $98.0M (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
What grants has The Denver Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Roberts Marie E Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $42,000 |
| 2025 | Reisher Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUATION AND GROWTH OF THE REISHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | $21,794,208 |
| 2025 | Salazar Family Foundation | SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION | $1,100,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Prosperity Denver Fund | TO REIMBURSE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $318,776 |
| 2025 | Kissinger Betty M Char Tua-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Swanee Hunt Family Foundation | Great Grandmothers Fund (DAF) | $101,615 |
| 2025 | Endaoment Inc | General Purpose | $75,993 |
| 2025 | Hunter Estelle Char-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Merle Chambers Fund | FUND FOR DENVER | $70,395 |
| 2025 | Lloyd David & Carlye Cannon Wattis Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,100 |
| 2025 | Roberts Marie E Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $42,000 |
| 2025 | The Mary a Harrison Foundation Q12673002 | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Beryl Cave Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $8,150 |
| 2025 | The Giving Stone | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $7,110 |
| 2025 | Donnell-Kay Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $365 |
| 2024 | Endaoment Inc | FOR DAVID GOLD'S DAF | $25,138,847 |
| 2024 | Reisher Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUATION AND GROWTH OF THE REISHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | $18,995,458 |
| 2024 | Foundation 180 | TO INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY. | $9,411,972 |
| 2024 | Lindmor Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $1,700,000 |
| 2024 | Salazar Family Foundation | SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION | $1,200,000 |
| 2024 | The Colorado Health Foundation | AFFORDABLE HOUSING; CAPACITY BUILDING; COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $1,147,580 |
| 2024 | Merle Chambers Fund | ADVISED FUND | $501,777 |
| 2024 | Left Hand Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES | $220,000 |
| 2024 | The AJL Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Kissinger Betty M Char Tua-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $118,300 |
| 2024 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For the Western Art Gallery Fund | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Giving Stone | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $89,000 |
| 2024 | Hunter Estelle Char-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Swanee Hunt Family Foundation | Great Grandmothers Fund (DAF) | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Denver Foundation?
The Denver Foundation is funded by 81 grantmakers, led by Reisher Family Foundation ($67.4M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($51.8M), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado ($34.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $232.1M in grants to The Denver Foundation between 2020–2026.
Who is The Denver Foundation's largest funder?
Reisher Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Denver Foundation, with $67.4M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Denver Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $232.1M in grants to The Denver Foundation across 200 grants from 81 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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