Denver Private Sponsorship Group
Preselected recipients only
Denver Private Sponsorship Group is a private foundation in Centennial, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,277 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,107 and the largest $4,260. 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$11,277
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,107
- Largest grant$4,260
- Assets$0
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $3,000 | 1 | $13,217 |
| 2024 | $11,277 | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
Denver Private Sponsorship Group 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 Denver Private Sponsorship Group funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $11,277 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cesco Lingustics Center | Translation services for refuges | $4,260 |
| Mercy Housing | Housing | $3,840 |
| African Cultural Center | Housing sponsorship | $2,107 |
| Emily Griffith | Vocational training | $665 |
| Edec African Cultural Center | Coordinates with state dept. To vet & arrange for african refugee resettlement. | $405 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Plank
- Lurix Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Denver Private Sponsorship Group accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denver Private Sponsorship Group give?
$11,277 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,107.
Who runs Denver Private Sponsorship Group?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Plank (Co-President/Treasurer) and Lurix Johnson (Co-President).
What does Denver Private Sponsorship Group fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, arts and culture and international.