Private foundation · EIN 46-1638726 · Littleton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

H5 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $154K total, median $1,500. 71% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$154K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CO
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Co USC & Real Madrid FoundationDenver, COCharitable$40K
Families of CharacterDenver, COCharitable$15K
Catholic Charities of CsColorado Springs, COCharitable$15K
St Mark Catholic ChurchHighlands Ranch, COReligious$9,800
National Sports Center for the DisabledWinter Park, COCharitable$6,000
Samaritan PurseBoone, NCCharitable$6,000
Womens Bean ProjectDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Alternatives Pregnancy CenterEnglewood, COCharitable$4,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCharitable$3,000
St AnneGranby, COReligious$2,500
Seeds of HopeDenver, COCharitable$2,500
Fisher HouseAurora, COCharitable$2,500
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COCharitable$2,500
Grand FoundationFraser, COCharitable$2,500
Habitat for HumanityGranby, COCharitable$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$2,000
American Red CrossDenver, COCharitable$2,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILCharitable$2,000
Co Coalition of HomelessDenver, COCharitable$2,000
Dirt CoffeeLittleton, COCharitable$2,000
Shiloh HouseLittleton, COCharitable$2,000
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COCharitable$1,500
Gateway Domestic Violence ServicesAurora, COCharitable$1,500
Susan G KomenDenver, COCharitable$1,500
Project CureCentennial, COCharitable$1,500
Adopt a Village IntlColorado Springs, COCharitable$1,500
Boys Hope Girls Hope of ColoradoAurora, COCharitable$1,500
Family Tree - House of HopeEnglewood, COCharitable$1,500
Salvation ArmyDenver, COCharitable$1,000
MD AndersonHouston, TXCharitable$1,000
Cross PurposeDenver, COCharitable$1,000
Denver ShareDenver, COCharitable$1,000
Tall Tale RanchHighlands Ranch, COCharitable$1,000
Autism Society of ColoradoBroomfield, COCharitable$1,000
The Heights ChurchDenver, COCharitable$1,000
Operation UltrasoundColorado Springs, COCharitable$600
Cross Catholic OutreachWashington, DCCharitable$500
American Cancer SocietySeattle, WACharitable$500
American Heart AssocPhoenix, AZCharitable$500
American DiabetesDenver, COCharitable$500
ShrinersRanson, WVCharitable$500
Diocesan Ministry AppealColorado Springs, COCharitable$500
Parkinsons FoundationMiami, FLCharitable$500
The Veterans of Foreign WarKansas City, MOCharitable$500
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FLCharitable$500
Denver Kid'sDenver, COCharitable$500
LivestrongWashington, DCCharitable$250
Topeka Zoo & Conservation CenterTopeka, KSCharitable$250

By state: Colorado 34 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 3 · Tennessee 1 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

H5 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 H5 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 H5 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $154K across 48 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does H5 Foundation give?

Colorado (34 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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