Private foundation · EIN 23-7426070 · Spokane, Washington

Colorado Hearing 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: 8 grants paid, $247K total, median $13K. 38% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$247K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in WA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marion Downs Center - DenverDenver, COTo support the construction of new building.$100K
Hope School SpokaneSpokane, WATo support organization providing children from birth to 6 years old with specialized services and deaf education.$91K
Children's Hospital of Colorado FoundationAurora, COTo support staff providing pediatric care.$20K
Global Foundation for Hearing Loss in ChildrenPoulsbo, WATo support international projects.$15K
American Auditory SocietyPennsville, NJTo promote research and translation of hearing and balance disorders. to support student programs.$12K
Colorado Academy of AudiologyParker, COTo support student programs.$5,500
Hands & Voices of SpokaneBellingham, WATo support families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.$2,500
Belize Audiology Mission ProjectCentralia, ILTo provide hearing healthcare to belizeans.$1,180

By state: Colorado 3 · Washington 3 · New Jersey 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Colorado Hearing Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington, tax-exempt since 1975. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Colorado Hearing 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 Colorado Hearing Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $247K across 8 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Colorado Hearing Foundation give?

Colorado (3 grants), Washington (3 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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