Gary Philanthropy
Preselected recipients only
Gary Philanthropy is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5.6 million and the largest $5.6 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5.6 million
- Largest grant$5.6 million
- Assets$191 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.1 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.1 million | 1 | $201 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 1 | $191 million |
How to apply
Gary Philanthropy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $5.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | See attached statement | $5.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Watney
- David Younggren
- Robert Gary
- Nancy Gary
- Tom Gougeon
- Jim Kelley
- Greg Moore
- Holly Vasquez Horvath
- Ami Desai
- Jill Hawley
- Santhosh Ramdoss
- Chyrise Harris
- Ashley Kaplan
- Caitlin Finn
- Brian Hiatt
Questions people ask
Does Gary Philanthropy accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gary Philanthropy give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5.6 million.
Who runs Gary Philanthropy?
Its 2024 filing lists Chris Watney (Board Chair), David Younggren (Vice Chair), Robert Gary (Member) and Nancy Gary (Member) among 15 officers and trustees.