Private foundation · EIN 46-3732125 · Denver, Colorado · Human services

Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education 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: 4 grants paid, $908K total, median $241K. 25% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$908K
Median grant
$241K
Stays in CO
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $908K; Part I reports $806K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Monica College FoundationSanta Monica, CATuition support for education$401K
University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CATuition support for education$367K
El Camino College FoundationTorrence, CATuition support for education$115K
Colorado Mountain College FoundationGlenwood Springs, COTeacher education program$25K

By state: California 3 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education 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 Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $908K across 4 grants, a median of $241K.

Where does Carol H and Kevin W Sharer Education Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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