Private foundation · EIN 84-1380672 · Wheat Ridge, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lee and Bev Kunz Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (ANYTIME) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $67K total, median $5,000. 56% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$67K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
56%
of grants
Deadline
ANYTIME
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Submit details of project and proposed budget in applying for grant, include resume stating qualifications for individual applicants Contact: Lee and Bev Kunz Foundation, 4096 Youngfield Street, Wheat Ridge, Co, 3034319536 Deadlines: ANYTIME Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenDenver, COUnrestricted contribution to support the blind$16K
Granite Education FoundationSalt Lake City, UTUnrestricted contribution to support education$15K
Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HIUnrestricted contribution to support health$10K
Bill FoltynWheat Ridge, COUnrestricted contribution to support child care$7,500
Peppers Senior Dog SanctuaryDenver, COUnrestricted contribution to support dog adoption$5,000
Carol McTavishDenver, COUnrestricted contribution to support homeless$5,000
Montana State Womens BasketballWheat Ridge, COUnrestricted contribution to support basketball$4,000
Nebraska Greats FoundationOmaha, NEUnrestricted contribution to support education$2,500
Honolulu Museum of ArtHonolulu, HIUnrestricted contribution to support museum$1,500

By state: Colorado 5 · Utah 1 · Hawaii 2 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Lee and Bev Kunz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, administered in care of Lee R Kunz, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lee and Bev Kunz Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submit details of project and proposed budget in applying for grant, include resume stating qualifications for individual applicants Deadlines: ANYTIME.

How much does Lee and Bev Kunz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $67K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Lee and Bev Kunz Foundation give?

Colorado (5 grants), Utah (1 grants), Hawaii (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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