Anschutz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Anschutz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 314 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants314
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$66.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 284 | $56.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 305 | $63.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 314 | $66.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sue Anschutz-Rodgers 555 17th Street Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 293-2338 |
| What to submit | We require applicants to use the Colorado Common Grant Application (CGA), which can be submitted electronically (preferred) through the online portal accessed from our website, www.anschutzfamilyfoundation.org Information on the applications should include the alignment with the mission and interests of the Foundation;the organization's mission, goals, plans and financials; a solid financial sustainability plan; diversified funding stream information; a committed board of directors with 100% making a contribution to the organization; information on volunteer participation; information showing the organization is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization or be fiscally sponsored by another 501 (c)(3) organization or tax-supported institution such as a school or government agency; information about leadership; future goals; efforts made to engage the community and/or participants in program development; community involvement. |
| Deadlines | January 15 and July 1 |
| Restrictions | The Foundation aims for an even distribution of grants between organizations serving in Colorado's rural and urban communities. There is a special interest in self-sufficiency, community development, and programs aimed at the economically disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, and the disabled. Grants are typically in the $5,000 to $10,000 range, but generally no greater than 10% of an organization's annual budget. When an organization receives funding from the Foundation for two years in a row, we request they take the third year off. The Foundation can only accept one grant application per calendar year from an organization. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Anschutz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 290 | $2.5 million |
| Kansas | 12 | $66,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Guadalupe | General operating support to uplift students by offering an education that integrates Spanish and English bi-literacy, Catholic values, and academic rigor. | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County | General operating support to provide high-quality, affordable, year-round programming for youth in Pueblo County. | $15,000 |
| CASA of Pueblo | General operating support to provide volunteer advocates for children in dependency and neglect cases in southern Colorado. | $15,000 |
| Community Resource Center Inc | To support the Northeast Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days ($5,000), Heart of Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days ($5,000), and Rural Action Network programming ($5,000) in 2026. | $15,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | To support families affected by spinal cord and brain injuries, and the Going Home Fund, which helps families with prohibitive costs such as home modifications, durable medical equipment, and other transitional financial needs. | $15,000 |
| Manna Soup Kitchen | General operating support to provide healthy, nourishing meals and comprehensive support services for individuals and families in need. | $15,000 |
| Mountain Family Center | General operating support to combat generational poverty, expand hunger relief efforts, and provide financial resources for residents of Grand and Jackson counties. | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | To support the production of Colorado Voices, a rural news coverage program that features stories from Coloradans statewide. | $15,000 |
| Brothers Redevelopment Inc | To support the Home Modification and Repair Program and Paint-A-Thon Program for low-income seniors and disabled homeowners. | $12,500 |
| BeyondHome | General operating support to provide transitional housing, emergency assistance, youth programming, employment assistance, and wraparound services for homeless families with children. | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado | General operating support for services that stabilize and strengthen economically disadvantaged families in southern Colorado. | $12,000 |
| Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) | To support the purchase and distribution of food for families in need in Summit County. | $12,000 |
| Pueblo Cooperative Care Center | General operating support to provide food assistance and basic needs for low-income families in Pueblo County. | $12,000 |
| A Shared Vision | General operating support to ensure children with visual impairments, from birth to age three, receive early intervention vision services from highly-skilled professionals. | $10,000 |
| Adam's Camp | General operating support to provide therapeutic programs and need-based scholarships for Colorado children with developmental disabilities, particularly those living with cerebral palsy, and their families. | $10,000 |
| Adams County Food Bank | General operating support to purchase and distribute food to low-income households in Adams and Denver counties. | $10,000 |
| Adaptive Adventures | General operating support to provide free adaptive recreation programs for disabled individuals, veterans, and their families in Colorado. | $10,000 |
| All Points Transit Inc | To support seniors and individuals with disabilities with transportation in Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. | $10,000 |
| Archway Communities | General operating support to provide wraparound services for individuals exiting homelessness and living in affordable housing in Arapahoe, Denver, Jefferson, and El Paso counties. | $10,000 |
| Arise | General operating support to provide housing, legal advocacy, a hotline, and outreach opportunities for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma. | $10,000 |
| Bal Swan Children's Center | General operating support to provide high-quality early childhood education and therapy services for children with learning disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Be the Gift Inc | General operating support to provide free home repairs for widows and single mothers. | $10,000 |
| Better Tomorrow | To support Advocates of Routt County and Brighter World Child Advocacy Center in assisting survivors of domestic or sexual assault and children who have experienced or witnessed trauma and/or abuse | $10,000 |
| Boulder Food Rescue | General operating support to redistribute perishable food from businesses to agencies serving hungry, homeless, and at-risk individuals. | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County | General operating support to provide high-quality, affordable, year-round programming for youth in Chaffee County. | $10,000 |
| Canine Partners of the Rockies | General operating support to assist Coloradans with disabilities to lead more independent lives through partnership with highly skilled assistance dogs. | $10,000 |
| CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Inc | General operating support to provide volunteer advocates for children in abuse and neglect cases, supervised exchanges, and parenting programs in Teller and El Paso counties. | $10,000 |
| Chaffee Housing Trust | General operating support to provide affordable homeownership and rental opportunities for low-income residents of Chaffee and Lake counties. | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates - Denver CASA | General operating support to provide volunteer advocacy for dependency and neglect cases in Denver Juvenile Court. | $10,000 |
| Colorado Dream Foundation | General operating support to assist low-income, at-risk children through a long-term intervention program that encourages academic growth and higher education. | $10,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | General operating support to provide therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapy for people with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Community Ministry | General operating support to provide emergency food assistance for low-income individuals and families. | $10,000 |
| Community of Caring Foundation | General operating support for a community resource center that helps individuals and families seeking self-sufficiency in Teller County. | $10,000 |
| Community Partnership Family Resource Center | General operating support for a Family Resource Center that provides supportive services and strengthens families in Teller, Park, and El Paso counties. | $10,000 |
| Community Resources & Housing Development Corporation | General operating support to build affordable housing and provide homeownership education in the San Luis Valley. | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Safehouse Inc | General operating support for an emergency shelter that assists victims of domestic violence. | $10,000 |
| Denver Food Rescue | General operating support to recover and redistribute fresh, nutritious food in underserved communities across the Denver metro area. | $10,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | General operating support to strengthen urban neighborhoods through community and home gardens. | $10,000 |
| Doors 2 Success | To provide supportive services, including care coordination and community referrals, for low-income seniors to help them maintain stable housing and age independently at home. | $10,000 |
| envida | To support specialized transportation services for individuals with disabilities and older adults in El Paso and Teller counties. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sue Anschutz-Rodgers
- Robert S Rich
- Kelly Dickson Cooper
- Susan Rodgers Drumm
- Melinda Rodgers Couzens
- Melissa Rodgers Padgett
- John Manning Couzens Jr
- Henry Porter Couzens
- Fredrick William Couzens
- Emilie Suzanne Padgett
- Elizabeth Anne Padgett
- Abigail Claire Padgett
- Caroline Porter Padgett
Questions people ask
Does Anschutz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15 and July 1.
How much does Anschutz Family Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 314 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Anschutz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sue Anschutz-Rodgers (Chair, President), Robert S Rich (VP, Secretary), Kelly Dickson Cooper (Treasurer) and Susan Rodgers Drumm (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Anschutz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.