Private foundation · EIN 20-8088745 · Carbondale, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Noble Lane Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $66K total, median $5,000. 29% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$66K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sons of the FlagDallas, TXGeneral fund$25K
Birds Eye View ProjectDallas, TXGeneral fund$15K
Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard ClubAspen, COGeneral fund$14K
University of DenverDenver, COSki team fund$5,000
American Wild Horse PreservationDavis, CAGeneral fund$3,239
Return to FreedomLompoc, CAGeneral fund$2,000
Plan International USAWarwick, RIGeneral fund$1,632

By state: Texas 2 · Colorado 2 · California 2 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Noble Lane Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carbondale, Colorado, administered in care of David L Marrs, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Noble Lane Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Noble Lane Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Noble Lane Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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