Private foundation · EIN 84-1236138 · Colorado Spgs, Colorado

Carl George Bjorkman 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, $332K total, median $12K. 48% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$332K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in CO
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fostering Hope FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$55K
Moab Valley Multi-Culture CenterMoab, UTGeneral Funding$30K
Dale House ProjectColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$25K
Peak EducationColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$20K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$20K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral Funding$20K
Moab Free Health ClinicMoab, UTGeneral Funding$15K
Moab Solutions IncMoab, UTGeneral Funding$15K
Grand Area MentoringMoab, UTGeneral Funding$15K
Youth Garden ProjectMoab, UTGeneral Funding$15K
Upadowna Bike Clinic TooColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$12K
Asian Youth ServicesChicago, ILGeneral Funding$10K
Providence NetworkDenver, COGeneral Funding$10K
National Alliance on Mental IllnessColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$10K
Partners in HousingColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$10K
ApostolosTrenton, NJGeneral Funding$10K
Homeward Pikes PeakColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$10K
Westside CaresColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$10K
C 4ever GreenMontezuma Creek, UTGeneral Funding$10K
Science MoabMoab, UTGeneral Funding$5,000
YounglifeColorado Springs, COGeneral Funding$5,000

By state: Colorado 10 · Utah 7 · District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 1 · Illinois 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Carl George Bjorkman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, administered in care of Stockman Kast Ryan & Co. 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 Carl George Bjorkman 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 Carl George Bjorkman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $332K across 21 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Carl George Bjorkman Foundation give?

Colorado (10 grants), Utah (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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