Private foundation · EIN 84-1284023 · Broomfield, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

R J Friend Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Colorado. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $97K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: Education grants, charitable organizations, and memorials

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$97K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

Request in writing Contact: Elaine Ennis, 4680 Wilson Dr, Broomfield, Co, 3032467947 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Education grants, charitable organizations, and memorials

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 1 of 3 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of St AndrewAurora, COProgram support$5,500

About this foundation

R J Friend Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Broomfield, Colorado, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 R J Friend Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request in writing Deadlines: NONE.

How much does R J Friend Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $97K across 3 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does R J Friend Inc give?

Colorado (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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