Denver Medical Society Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denver Medical Society Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,300 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $7,500. 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$33,300
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,800
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$796,707
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,900 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $26,000 | 9 | $624,851 |
| 2024 | $45,900 | 7 | $698,625 |
| 2025 | $33,300 | 9 | $796,707 |
How to apply
Denver Medical Society 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Denver Medical Society Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $30,800 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Child Pediatrics | General support | $7,500 |
| Denver Health Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Tepeyac Community Health Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Stout Street Clinic | General support | $5,000 |
| Levitt Pavillion | Summer concert | $2,800 |
| Zendo Project | Education | $2,500 |
| DMS Joy in Medicine | Joy in medicine workshop | $1,500 |
| DMS Physician Suicide Awareness | Suicide awareness | $1,000 |
| Denver Medical Society | Doctors day | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Audrey Keller
- Dr Curtis Hagedorn
- Dr Elizabeth Lowdermilk
- Dr Aris Sophocles Jr
- Kathy Lindquist-Kleissler
- Dr Lucy Loomis
- Dr Michael Keller
Questions people ask
Does Denver Medical Society Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denver Medical Society Foundation give?
$33,300 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.
Who runs Denver Medical Society Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Audrey Keller (Executive Di), Dr Curtis Hagedorn (Board Presid), Dr Elizabeth Lowdermilk (Board Secret) and Dr Aris Sophocles Jr (Board Treasu) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Denver Medical Society Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.