Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,923 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$109,923
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,280 the year before.
29% 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 | $87,408 | 33 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $82,280 | 33 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $109,923 | 34 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Charles H Kurtz 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 Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 26 | $85,890 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,033 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Routt Ag Program | Operations | $16,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of NW CO | Operations | $15,000 |
| American Rivers | Operations | $10,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | Operations | $7,500 |
| Cattlemen's Land Trust | Operations | $5,350 |
| Forest Trends Association | Operations | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Operations | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Denver | Operations | $5,000 |
| Gates Center for Regenerative Med | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Operations | $2,500 |
| Steamboat Art Museum | Operations | $2,500 |
| Steamboat Winter Sports | Operations | $2,500 |
| Island Academy Intl School | Operations | $2,500 |
| Denver Art Museum | Operations | $2,000 |
| Routt County Riders | Operations | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Yourth Corp | Operations | $2,000 |
| Stars of Steamboat Springs | Operations | $2,000 |
| True North Youth Fnd | Operations | $2,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Operations | $1,500 |
| Denver Museum of Nature Science | Operations | $1,500 |
| Colorado Gives Fnd | Operations | $1,040 |
| TR Roosevelt Conservation Prtnsp | Operations | $1,033 |
| Brown University Foundation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver | Operations | $1,000 |
| Colorado Snowsports Museum | Operations | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ide | Operations | $1,000 |
| Cycle Effect | Operations | $1,000 |
| Denver Museum of Contemporary Art | Operations | $1,000 |
| Roaring Fort Conservancy | Operations | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Fnd | Operations | $1,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Operations | $1,000 |
| Denver Children's Hospital | Operations | $500 |
| Friends of the Lower Blue River | Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles H Kurtz
- Jeannette D Kurtz
- Peter H Blair
Questions people ask
Does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation give?
$109,923 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles H Kurtz (Trustee), Jeannette D Kurtz (Trustee) and Peter H Blair (Trustee).
What does Charles H Kurtz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and arts and culture.