Acclivity Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Acclivity Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 12 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Acclivity Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Acclivity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $80,000 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation | The mental health and homelessness fund | $25,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission | Charitable purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future | Titans campaign | $10,000 |
| UND Alumni Association Foundation | Charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| North Dakota Community Foundation | Charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support for the Colorado Springs community | $5,000 |
| Tessa | Charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Homeward Pikes Peak | Charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| The Place | Charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Charitable purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen G Boe
- Scott Boe
- Kristin Boe
- Katie Boe
Questions people ask
Does Acclivity Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acclivity Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Acclivity Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen G Boe (Board member), Scott Boe (Board member), Kristin Boe (Advisory board member) and Katie Boe (Advisory board member).
What does Acclivity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and community development.