Bacon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Bacon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $481,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$481,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$253,524
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $759,500 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $706,250 | 31 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $759,500 | 29 | $747,872 |
| 2024 | $481,000 | 22 | $253,524 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bacon Family Foundation PO Box 4570, Grand Junction, CO 81502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 243-3767 |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
What Bacon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 22 | $481,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | Benefit of the catholic outreach | $100,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation | Funds to contruct pa/pt/otc on the cmu campus beginning in april 2021. | $50,000 |
| Mind Springs Foundation | Construction of the womens recovery center in clifton, co. | $50,000 |
| Strive | To enhance and expand 2 programs -sm. Group employment & supported community employment beginning oct. 2021. | $40,000 |
| Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley | For the benefit of the general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Marillac Health | New doors to health capital project. | $25,000 |
| Mesa County Libraries Foundation | New branch library in clifton. | $25,000 |
| Riverside Education Center | For the capital campaign to purchase an office/warehouse property. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Mesa County | Community impact fund | $25,000 |
| Center for Health & Hope | To hire a pt development coordinator | $15,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Christmas donation to benefit the community food bank | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS Western Co | Investing in a backup transmitter for krmj-tb beginning october 2022. | $12,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Benefit of the lead the way campaign | $10,000 |
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | Christmas donation to benefit grand valley catholic outreach | $10,000 |
| Hopewest | Funds for the gj golf tournament. | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Christmas donation to benefit the salvation army | $10,000 |
| Center for Health & Hope | Funds to support the 17th annual swinging @ AIDS golf benefit | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Christmas donation to benefit food bank of the rockies | $5,000 |
| Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley | Christmas donation to benefit homeward bound of the grand valley | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | Benefit of the meals on wheels program | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Colorado | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Bacon
- Andrew Bacon
- Linda Bacon Reid
- Amy Bacon Hill
Questions people ask
Does Bacon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bacon Family Foundation give?
$481,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Bacon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Bacon (President), Andrew Bacon (Vice President), Linda Bacon Reid (Secretary/Treasurer) and Amy Bacon Hill (Director).
What does Bacon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.