Private foundation · EIN 81-1388852 · Broomfield, Colorado · Human services

Townsend 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: 21 grants paid, $144K total, median $2,575. 71% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$144K
Median grant
$2,575
Stays in CO
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyDenver, COGeneral financial support$40K
A Precious ChildBroomfield, COGeneral financial support$25K
Wish for WheelsDenver, COGeneral financial support$18K
Red CrossDenver, COGeneral financial support$11K
Colorado Fallen Hero FoundationLafayette, COGeneral financial support$11K
Denver Street SchoolLakewood, COGeneral financial support$5,150
Flatirons ChurchLafayette, COGeneral financial support$5,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral financial support$5,000
Oaks InternationalWheaton, ILGeneral financial support$4,120
The Good Dog RescueFort Lupton, COGeneral financial support$4,000
Wounded WarriorsBluemont, VAGeneral financial support$2,575
Wild Animal SanctuaryKeensburg, COGeneral financial support$2,500
Shriners HospitalTampa, FLGeneral financial support$2,069
St JudeEnglewood, COGeneral financial support$2,000
ASPCADenver, COGeneral financial support$1,000
Dollywood FoundationSeiverville, TNGeneral financial support$1,000
Freedom Service DogsEnglewood, COGeneral financial support$1,000
More Better BikesNorthglenn, COGeneral financial support$1,000
Safehouse DenverDenver, COGeneral financial support$1,000
Cystic FibrosisDenver, COGeneral financial support$500
Our Daily BreadGrand Rapids, MIGeneral financial support$500

By state: Colorado 15 · New York 1 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Townsend Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Broomfield, Colorado, administered in care of Cayle Townsend, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Townsend 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 Townsend Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $144K across 21 grants, a median of $2,575.

Where does Townsend Foundation give?

Colorado (15 grants), New York (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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