Private foundation · EIN 84-1505990 · Henderson, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gamez Family Foundation Inc

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: 10 grants paid, $69K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$69K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denver Zoological Foundation IncDenver, COSupport of local community charities$20K
Butterfly PavillionWestminster, COSupport of local community charities$10K
Garden of the Gods FoundationColorado Springs, COSupport of local community charities$5,000
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COSupport of local community charities$5,000
Colorado Fourteeners InitiativeGolden, COSupport of local community charities$5,000
International Hearing Dog IncHenderson, COSupport of local community charities$5,000
Domino Service DogLakewood, COSupport of local community charities$5,000
The Lady Bug FundFort Collins, COSupport of local community charities$5,000
Volunteers for Outdoor ColoradoDenver, COSupport of community charities$5,000
AftersightLouisville, COSupport of local community charities$4,021

About this foundation

Gamez Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Henderson, Colorado, administered in care of Gualberto Gamez, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Gamez Family Foundation Inc 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 Gamez Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $69K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gamez Family Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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