Bardsley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bardsley Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $129,000. 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$375,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$129,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $356,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,301 | 15 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $356,000 | 13 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $375,500 | 14 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Bardsley 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 Bardsley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $303,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | General contribution | $129,000 |
| Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation | General contribution | $55,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Inc | General contribution | $55,000 |
| Nathan Yip Foundation | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Scripps Institution of Oceanography | General contribution | $35,000 |
| Montana State University | Gener | $20,000 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation | General contribution | $12,500 |
| Merrimack College | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Cornell College | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Opera Colorado | General contribution | $7,000 |
| The Empowerment Program Inc | General contribution | $2,500 |
| National Western Stock Show Association Wssa | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Kent Denver | General contribution | $500 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | General contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Kitt
Questions people ask
Does Bardsley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bardsley Foundation give?
$375,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Bardsley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn Kitt (President).
What does Bardsley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.