Private foundation · EIN 84-1609151 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Twelve Twenty-One Fund

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: 34 grants paid, $149K total, median $2,500. 56% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$149K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CO
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anti Defamation League - Mtn StatesNew York, NYUnrestricted donation$23K
Cmt Research FoundationAtlanta, GAUnrestricted donation$15K
Jewish Family ServiceDenver, COUnrestricted donation$11K
Camp Nicolet FoundationEagle River, WIUnrestricted donation$7,500
Rose Community FoundationDenver, COUnrestricted donation$7,500
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYUnrestricted donation$6,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COUnrestricted donation$6,000
Congregation Rodet ShalomDenver, COUnrestricted donation$5,500
Family Counseling ServicesAurora, ILUnrestricted donation$5,000
Judaism Your WayDenver, COUnrestricted donation$5,000
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceDenver, COUnrestricted$5,000
Denver Jewish Day SchoolDenver, COUnrestricted donation$4,500
Sportswomen of ColoradoLakewood, COUnrestricted$4,000
Camp for All KidsChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,900
Aurora UniversityAurora, ILUnrestricted donation$2,500
Colorado Coalition for the HomelessDenver, COUnrestricted donation$2,500
Denver Art MuseumDenver, COUnrestricted donation$2,500
Domino Service DogsDenver, COUnrestricted donation$2,500
Jewish Community CenterDenver, COUnrestricted donation$2,500
Colfax Community NetworkAurora, COUnrestricted donation$2,500
Colorado Center for the BlindLittleton, COUnrestricted$2,500
Feedom Service DogsEnglewood, COUnrestricted$2,500
Aurora Historical SocietyAurora, ILUnrestricted donation$2,000
Jewish National FundRockville Centre, NYUnrestricted$2,000
Salvation Army - AuroraAurora, ILUnrestricted donation$1,600
Aurora Community FoundationAuora, ILUnrestricted donation$1,500
Aurora Jewish Welfare Fd Temple B'nAurora, ILUnrestricted donation$1,500
Hillel of ColoradoDenver, COUnrestricted donation$1,500
Casa-Kane CountyGeneva, ILUnrestricted donation$1,200
Denver ZooDenver, COUnrestricted donation$1,200
St Catherine Drexel Catholic ChurchSugar Grove, ILUnrestricted donation$1,000
National Mill Dog RescueColroado Springs, COUnrestricted donation$1,000
Hebrew Education AllianceDenver, COUnrestricted donation$1,000

By state: Colorado 19 · New York 3 · Illinois 9 · Georgia 1 · Wisconsin 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Twelve Twenty-One Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Peggy J Goldman, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Twelve Twenty-One Fund 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 Twelve Twenty-One Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $149K across 34 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Twelve Twenty-One Fund give?

Colorado (19 grants), New York (3 grants), Illinois (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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