Private foundation · EIN 84-1369773 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Koelbel Family 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: 17 grants paid, $580K total, median $2,500. 94% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$580K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CO
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$300K
High Line Canal ConservancyCentennial, COGeneral operating$126K
Junior Achievement ColoradoColorado Springs, COGeneral operating$100K
Cherry Hills Village Elementary PtcoCherry Hills Village, COGeneral operating$15K
Musana Community Development OrganizationCentennial, COGeneral operating$9,300
Common Sense Institute (fka Common Sense Policy Roundtable)Denver, COGeneral operating$8,333
Freedom FoundationOlympia, WAGeneral operating$5,000
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
Reach Out and Read ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operating$2,500
The Park PeopleDenver, COGeneral operating$2,500
Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, COGeneral operating$2,000
Lion Global Foundation (dba Mizel Institute)Denver, COGeneral operating$1,500
Rotary InternationalDenver, COGeneral operating$1,000
Brent Eley Foundation (dba Brent's Place)Aurora, COGeneral operating$500
Denver Santa Clause ShopDenver, COGeneral operating$500
Restoration Community ChurchDenver, COGeneral operating$500
Whiz Kids TutoringDenver, COGeneral operating$500

By state: Colorado 16 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Koelbel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Koelbel Family 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 Koelbel Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $580K across 17 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Koelbel Family Foundation give?

Colorado (16 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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