Foundation for Educational Excellence
Accepts applications
Foundation for Educational Excellence is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $53,815 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$53,815
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
82% 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 | $2.1 million | 18 | $854,249 |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 28 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Allison Stepnitz 240 Saint Paul St Ste 300, Denver, CO 80206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (720) 807-0608 |
| What to submit | No required format, foundation provides general guidelines |
| Deadlines | Quarterly |
| Restrictions | Greater denver metropolitan area communities relating to educational needs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foundation for Educational Excellence funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $956,966 |
| Ohio | 1 | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $155,260 |
| Illinois | 3 | $138,880 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $116,445 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $116,445 |
| Florida | 1 | $58,815 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,526 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brees Dream Foundation | Health and community | $400,000 |
| Buildstrong Academy | Educational purposes | $166,379 |
| Greenlight Fund | Educational purposes | $155,260 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Educational purposes | $119,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | Educational purposes | $118,880 |
| Home Builders Institute | Educational purposes | $116,445 |
| Hoola NA Pua- Co Central Union Church | Educational purposes | $116,445 |
| Stead School | Educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation | Educational purposes | $97,630 |
| Mile High Learning | Educational purposes | $95,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation (Temple Grandin Equine Center) | Educational purposes | $77,630 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Educational purposes | $64,408 |
| Special Olympics of Co | Educational purposes | $62,104 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Educational purposes | $58,815 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Educational purposes | $48,815 |
| Alsacst Jude | Educational purposes | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Educational purposes | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Brigade | Educational purposes | $20,000 |
| On Eagles Wings (Fields of Hope Charitable) | Educational purposes | $15,526 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library of Denver | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Project Our Town | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Victory Service Dogs | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Aurora Public Schools Foundation | Educational purposes | $6,000 |
| Community College of Aurora | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jamie van Leeuwen
- Patrick Hamill
- Eric Montoya
- Noel Beauchamp
- Mordecai Brownlee
- Andres Carrera
- Eric Holt
- Savinay Nathan
- Amy Schwartz
- Jay Small
- Renee Zentz
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Educational Excellence accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly.
How much does Foundation for Educational Excellence give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $53,815.
Who runs Foundation for Educational Excellence?
Its 2024 filing lists Jamie van Leeuwen (Managing Director), Patrick Hamill (Chair), Eric Montoya (Secretary/Treasurer) and Noel Beauchamp (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Educational Excellence fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.