Century Communities Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Century Communities Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $609,255 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$609,255
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $299,280 the year before.
39% 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 | $147,000 | 11 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $299,280 | 15 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $609,255 | 13 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Century Communities 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 Century Communities Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $530,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $35,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $34,255 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Provide financial assistance for lower income families to send their children to private schools. | $150,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Provide comprehensive care and support to young patients and their families in the rocky mountain region. | $150,000 |
| University of Denver | Support educational programs, scholarships, and learning initiatives to enhance access to quality education for students in need. | $110,000 |
| Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Conservation of colorado's farmland, ranchland, and open space. | $45,000 |
| Olympia Companies SH Charitable Foundation | Provide support for underserved families, critically ill women and children, and special needs programs in the las vegas area. | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Monthly employee seeding & donation matching. | $34,255 |
| Lion Global Foundation DBA the Mizel Institute | Champion level contribution - support work of the institute thought the mizel museum and counterterrorism education learning lab. | $30,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Spring fundraiser to support the museum's learning & engagement efforts. | $12,500 |
| Lone Tree Arts Center Fund | Support lone tree arts center 2025-26 programming. | $10,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Support the high line canal and trail and the conservancy's efforts to preserve and enhance it. | $10,000 |
| Moreau Catholic High School | Scholarship fund for students with financial needs. | $10,000 |
| All Souls Catholic Parish (Archdiocese of Denver) | Support all souls catholic school educational programs, teacher resources, school events, and campus improvements. | $10,000 |
| Bonnie Brae Classic Foundation | Supporting the jimmy mcgann memorial scholarship at gonzaga university and the association for frontotemporal degeneration. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Francescon
- Robert J Francescon
- James R Francescon
Questions people ask
Does Century Communities Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Century Communities Foundation give?
$609,255 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Century Communities Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale Francescon (Director), Robert J Francescon (Director) and James R Francescon (Director).
What does Century Communities Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.