Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | General fund | $4.6M |
| Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO | General fund | $750K |
| The School of American BalletNew York, NY | General fund | $525K |
| George W Bush Presidential CenterDallas, TX | General fund | $150K |
| St Martin's Episcopal SchoolAtlanta, GA | General fund | $125K |
| Westminster SchoolSimsbury, CT | General fund | $51K |
| Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TX | General fund | $50K |
| Colorado BalletDenver, CO | General fund | $40K |
| St Michael's Episcopal SchoolRichmond, VA | General fund | $25K |
| Highland Park UmcDallas, TX | General fund | $25K |
| New York City BalletNew York, NY | General fund | $15K |
| Athletes UnitedGardnerville, NV | General fund | $10K |
| Friends of the Washington Statue IncMcLean, VA | General fund | $10K |
| Lincoln CenterNew York, NY | General fund | $10K |
| One Chance to Grow UpDenver, CO | General fund | $10K |
| Trinity Park ConservancyDallas, TX | General fund | $10K |
| Gold CrownDenver, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationWinston Salem, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Klyde Warren ParkDallas, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Project UnityDallas, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Anne's Episcopal SchoolDenver, CO | General fund | $1,300 |
| Central City OperaDenver, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
| Denver Art MuseumDenver, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 7 · Colorado 7 · New York 3 · Georgia 1 · Connecticut 1 · Virginia 2
About this foundation
The Armstrong Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Elisabeth Armstrong, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Armstrong 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 The Armstrong Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $6.4M across 23 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does The Armstrong Foundation give?
Texas (7 grants), Colorado (7 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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