Engles Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Engles Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.5 million | 6 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 4 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 8 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Engles 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 Engles Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 1 | $750,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Call to Lead A Campaign for Dartmouth | Applied to thayer/computer science academic facility and hood museum of art | $1.0 million |
| Youth With A Mission | Help to continue of seeing community transformation | $750,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Gift to lam/ts research fund | $500,000 |
| Kent Denver School | Transforming the lives of students and community through extraordinary educational experiences | $200,000 |
| Saint John Paul the Great | Gift to central denver classical high school dba. St. John paul | $100,000 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | Grounded in our founding values, we cultivate a community of curious and compassionate learners who are inspired to serve and enrich our world | $100,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | That every child has equal access to a quality education | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Hlep to create breakthroughs-large and small- for children and families. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregg L Engles
- Molly S Engles
- Jennifer Matuschek
Questions people ask
Does Engles Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Engles Family Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Engles Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregg L Engles (President), Molly S Engles (Secretary) and Jennifer Matuschek (Vp/Treasurer).
What does Engles Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.