Grants paid in 2025
14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO | General contribution | $129K |
| Colorado Youth Tennis FoundationDenver, CO | General contribution | $55K |
| Denver Zoological Foundation IncDenver, CO | General contribution | $55K |
| Nathan Yip FoundationDenver, CO | General contribution | $40K |
| Scripps Institution of OceanographyLA Jolla, CA | General contribution | $35K |
| Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT | Gener | $20K |
| Children's Diabetes FoundationAurora, CO | General contribution | $13K |
| Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MA | General contribution | $10K |
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Opera ColoradoEnglewood, CO | General contribution | $7,000 |
| The Empowerment Program IncDenver, CO | General contribution | $2,500 |
| National Western Stock Show Association WssaDenver, CO | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Kent DenverEnglewood, CO | General contribution | $500 |
| St Anne's Episcopal SchoolDenver, CO | General contribution | $500 |
By state: Colorado 10 · California 1 · Montana 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Iowa 1
About this foundation
Bardsley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bardsley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Bardsley Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $376K across 14 grants, a median of $11K.
Where does Bardsley Foundation give?
Colorado (10 grants), California (1 grants), Montana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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