Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,847 in 88 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $78,995. 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$240,847
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$78,995
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $663,574 the year before.
100% 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 | $699,965 | 1 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $663,574 | 1 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $240,847 | 88 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Gates Industrial Corporation 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 Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 41 | $153,480 |
| Illinois | 4 | $79,945 |
| Missouri | 4 | $11,350 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $5,575 |
| New York | 4 | $3,877 |
| Michigan | 4 | $3,433 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,250 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,430 |
| Utah | 2 | $1,050 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Support charitable cause | $78,995 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | Support charitable cause | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Mile High Chapter | Support charitable cause | $26,854 |
| Wish for Wheels | Support charitable cause | $23,275 |
| Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver | Support charitable cause | $10,127 |
| Missouri 4H Foundation | Support charitable cause | $10,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Support charitable cause | $7,550 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | Support charitable cause | $5,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Support charitable cause | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Foundation | Support charitable cause | $5,000 |
| Association of Graduates of the US Military Academy | Support charitable cause | $3,727 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | Support charitable cause | $3,015 |
| National Foundation For Celiac Awareness | Support charitable cause | $3,000 |
| University of Detroit | Support charitable cause | $2,927 |
| El Sistema Colorado | Support charitable cause | $2,397 |
| Kent Denver School | Support charitable cause | $2,000 |
| St Paul School | Support charitable cause | $2,000 |
| Parents of Troop 628 | Support charitable cause | $2,000 |
| Newport Central Catholic High School | Support charitable cause | $1,750 |
| Parker Task Force For Human Services | Support charitable cause | $1,500 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Support charitable cause | $1,500 |
| Escuela de Guadalupe | Support charitable cause | $1,050 |
| Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics Inc | Support charitable cause | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen Inc | Support charitable cause | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support charitable cause | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support charitable cause | $930 |
| The Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Community | Support charitable cause | $925 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | Support charitable cause | $750 |
| Oasis International Ministries | Support charitable cause | $700 |
| South Carolina State University Foundation Inc | Support charitable cause | $550 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| Food Bank for Central & Northeast MO | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association Greater Illinois Chapter | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| Camp IdRaHaJe Association | Support charitable cause | $500 |
| Epic | Support charitable cause | $350 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington Inc | Support charitable cause | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- John Amo
- Marc Swanson
- Jeffrey Davison
- Cristen Bracken
- Mark Klingenmeier
- Corbett Foster
Questions people ask
Does Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation give?
$240,847 in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Amo (Director), Marc Swanson (Vice President - Global Tax Director), Jeffrey Davison (Assistant Treasurer) and Cristen Bracken (Assistant Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.