Private foundation · EIN 84-6046355 · Denver, Colorado

Loretta and Leigh Norgren Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $77K total, median $3,000. 68% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$77K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CO
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossDenver, COHealth$9,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COCommunity service$8,000
Metropolitan Ministries FoundationTampa, FLCommunity services$7,000
St Petersburg Free Clinic Food PantrySt Petersburg, FLCommunity service$7,000
Cherry Creek School FoundationGreenwood, COEducational$6,000
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COCommunity service$6,000
Hazelbrook Community CenterAurora, COCommunity service$5,000
Mote Marine Laboratory IncSarasota, FLCultural and civic$4,000
Feeding America Tampa BayTampa, FLCommunity service$3,000
Gateway Domestic Violence ServicesDenver, COCommunity services$3,000
The Denver Health and Hospitals FoundationDenver, COCommunity service$3,000
Usf Foundation IncTampa, FLCultural and civic$3,000
Calvary ChurchAurora, COCommunity service$2,000
Consumer Reports FoundationWashington, DCCultural and civic$2,000
Denver Santa Claus ShopDenver, COCommunity service$2,000
Denver Zoo FoundationDenver, COCultural & civic$2,000
Arvada Center for the ArtsArvada, COCultural & civic$1,000
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts IncSt Petersburg, FLCultural & civic$1,000
Colorado School of MinesGolden, COEducational$1,000
Denver Museum of Natural HistoryDenver, COCultural and civic$1,000
K-9 Friends of Douglas CountyFranktown, COCommunity service$500
Mountain Rescue AspenAspen, COCommunity service$500

By state: Colorado 15 · Florida 6 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Loretta and Leigh Norgren Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Leigh Norgren, tax-exempt since 1967. 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 Loretta and Leigh Norgren 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 Loretta and Leigh Norgren Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $77K across 22 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Loretta and Leigh Norgren Foundation give?

Colorado (15 grants), Florida (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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