Private foundation · EIN 82-2314735 · Englewood, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Golden Pond 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: 7 grants paid, $425K total, median $50K. 57% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$425K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CO
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United States Golf AssociationLiberty Corner, NJCharitable contribution 2024$125K
Access OpportunityBoulder, COCharitable contribution 2024$111K
5430 FoundationsLas Vegas, NVCharitable contribution 2024$100K
Denver Police Academy LeagueDenver, COCharitable contribution 2024$50K
Evan's Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILCpgc endowed scholarship$25K
Access OpportunityBoulder, COCharitable contribution 2024$9,225
St Elizabeth's SchoolDenver, COCharitable gift 2024$5,000

By state: Colorado 4 · New Jersey 1 · Nevada 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Golden Pond Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Englewood, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Golden Pond 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 Golden Pond Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $425K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Golden Pond Foundation give?

Colorado (4 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Nevada (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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