Bodenhamer Foundation
Accepts applications
Bodenhamer Foundation is a private foundation in Ft Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $342,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$342,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $322,500 the year before.
16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $301,250 | 28 | $6.5 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $322,500 | 31 | $0 |
| 2025 | $342,000 | 31 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Bodenhamer 1001 Belvedere Court, Ft Collins, CO 80525 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 215-4159, jbodenhamer@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Letter format with reason for request |
What Bodenhamer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 18 | $240,500 |
| Colorado | 7 | $77,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $13,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $4,500 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Assist student learning | $125,000 |
| The Access Fund | Enviromental protection & conservati | $25,000 |
| Razorback Foundation | Support student athletes | $20,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Supports housing for minorities | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Arkansas | Acuire and preserve public lands | $15,000 |
| Ho'ola NA Pua | Prevention of sex trafficing | $13,000 |
| American Alpine Club | Promote & explore mt crafts | $10,000 |
| Fayetteville Public Educ Foundation | Enhance public education | $10,000 |
| Univ of Ark for Medical Science | Support medical school in nwa | $10,000 |
| Washington Regional Medical Found | Capital campaign for new buildings | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Larimer County | Food security for larimer county | $10,000 |
| City of Fayetteville Park & Rec FD | Support public park system | $7,500 |
| Single Parent Scholarship FD Nwa | Support single parents & families | $7,500 |
| Apple Seeds Nwa | Promotes preschool education | $6,000 |
| Mount Sequoya Center | Mt sequoya public park support | $5,000 |
| Ozark Off-Road Cyclist | Enhance cycling in nw ark | $5,000 |
| Bentonville Trailblazers Assoc | Support off-road biking nwa | $5,000 |
| Hope Cancer Resources | Helps people with cancer | $5,000 |
| City of Fort Collins | Promote city of ft collins | $5,000 |
| KRFC Public Radio | Support the local public radio | $5,000 |
| Child Safe Moab Regional Recovery Center | Help with child drug addiction | $4,500 |
| Off the Hooks Art | Promote arts & theatre | $2,500 |
| Theatre Squared | Sponsor plays & theatres | $2,500 |
| Friends of Virgin Is National Park | Support vi national park | $2,500 |
| Univ of Arkansas | Support the university | $2,000 |
| Fayetteville Public Library | Support the public library | $2,000 |
| Welcome Health NW Arkansas | Improve health to underprivledge | $2,000 |
| Spastic Paralegia Foundation | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families | Support minority families | $1,000 |
| Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project | Legal services for immigrants | $1,000 |
| Planting Justice | Help incarserated families | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Bodenhamer
- James Bodenhamer
- Ann Bodenhamer Rosso
- Robert Bodenhamer
Questions people ask
Does Bodenhamer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bodenhamer Foundation give?
$342,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bodenhamer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Bodenhamer (Chairman), James Bodenhamer (Trustee), Ann Bodenhamer Rosso (Trustee) and Robert Bodenhamer (Trustee).
What does Bodenhamer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.