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Foundation 180

Preselected recipients only Englewood, Colorado · EIN 731645122

Foundation 180 is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.5 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4.8 million and the largest $9.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.1 million3$9.0 million
2024$9.5 million2$887,025

How to apply

Foundation 180 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Foundation 180 funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$9.5 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Denver Foundation
Denver, CO
To inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen the community.$9.4 million
One Good Turn
Englewood, CO
To provide job training and housing to young people facing challenging circumstances.$97,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Foundation 180 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Foundation 180 give?

$9.5 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4.8 million.

Who runs Foundation 180?

Its 2024 filing lists Catherine E Matthews (President), Libby Whitmore (Treasurer) and Leah Rahe Allen (Secretary).

What does Foundation 180 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, housing and homelessness and youth programs.

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