Borgen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Borgen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$38.0 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 36 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 49 | $38.0 million |
How to apply
Borgen Family 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 Borgen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 38 | $1.3 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $52,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $16,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Health Foundation | Charity | $300,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Charity | $152,000 |
| Ski and Snowboard Club Vail | Charity | $133,500 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Charity | $125,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Charity | $67,000 |
| The Cycle Effect | Charity | $55,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Charity | $54,100 |
| School District of Eleva-Strum | Charity | $52,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Charity | $50,000 |
| Students Shoulder to Shoulder | Charity | $47,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | Charity | $40,000 |
| Vail Mountain School | Charity | $31,500 |
| Graland Country Day School | Charity | $30,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Land Library | Charity | $30,000 |
| American Rivers | Charity | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre | Charity | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charity | $20,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Charity | $17,500 |
| Colorado Succeeds | Charity | $15,000 |
| Community Builders | Charity | $15,000 |
| High Country News | Charity | $15,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Charity | $15,000 |
| Teach for America Colorado | Charity | $15,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Charity | $10,000 |
| Denver Children's Home | Charity | $10,000 |
| Kent Denver School | Charity | $10,000 |
| KIPP Colorado Schools | Charity | $10,000 |
| Rachel's Network | Charity | $10,000 |
| Vail Veterans Program | Charity | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Charity | $7,000 |
| Colorado Snowsports Museum | Charity | $5,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | Charity | $5,000 |
| Grand Lake Yacht Club Sailing Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| lliff School of Theology | Charity | $5,000 |
| Sonoran Institute | Charity | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Youth on Record | Charity | $5,000 |
| University of Denver | Charity | $4,000 |
| Urban Peak | Charity | $2,750 |
| Brass Foundation | Charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bjorn K Borgen
Questions people ask
Does Borgen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Borgen Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Borgen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bjorn K Borgen (President).
What does Borgen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.