Fan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fan Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,750 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $28,750. 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$127,750
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$28,750
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $148,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $127,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 15 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $127,750 | 13 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Fan 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 Fan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 11 | $97,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $28,750 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longyear Museum | Misc | $28,750 |
| Wide Horizon | Misc | $22,000 |
| Fort Collins Symphony | Misc | $20,000 |
| International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival | Misc | $20,000 |
| Csu Foundation | Misc | $15,000 |
| Off the Hook Arts | Misc | $5,000 |
| Brentwood United Methodist Church | Misc | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lar | Misc | $2,000 |
| Opera Fort Collins | Misc | $2,000 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Misc | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Misc | $2,000 |
| Midway University | Misc | $2,000 |
| Loveland Opera Theatre | Misc | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Richey
- William Richey
Questions people ask
Does Fan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fan Foundation give?
$127,750 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Richey (Trustee) and William Richey (Trustee).
What does Fan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and food and hunger.