Genesee Mountain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Genesee Mountain Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $855,258 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $184,242. 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$855,258
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$184,242
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $709,540 the year before.
21% 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 | $597,820 | 50 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $709,540 | 49 | $17.2 million |
| 2025 | $855,258 | 58 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
Genesee Mountain 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 Genesee Mountain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 50 | $677,740 |
| New York | 3 | $125,580 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,438 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Center for Performing Arts | Charitable | $184,242 |
| American Friends of the Louvre | Charitable | $65,896 |
| Colorado Symphony | Charitable | $51,046 |
| Colorado Ballet | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Newman Center for the Performing Arts | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Denver Youth Artists Orchestra | Charitable | $38,328 |
| New York Philharmonic | Charitable | $35,896 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science | Charitable | $31,707 |
| Opera Colorado | Charitable | $30,243 |
| Denver Art Museum | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Denver Botanic Garden Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boulder County AIDS Project | Charitable | $24,470 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $23,788 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vilar Center for the Performing Arts | Charitable | $20,000 |
| El Sistema Colorado | Charitable | $15,634 |
| La Puente Home Inc | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Funds for Israels Tomorrow | Charitable | $10,438 |
| Parlando Incorporated | Charitable | $10,000 |
| River Deep Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Youth Club of Trinidad Inc | Charitable | $8,319 |
| Inside the Orchestra | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Artistico Inc | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson Dance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Emily Griffith Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mexican Cultural Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Repertory Orchestra Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brent's Place | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Su Teatro | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Denver Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $2,001 |
| Butterfly Pavilion | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Phamaly Theater Company | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dawson Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bridge House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn McDonald
- Kevin McDonald
- Bryan D McDonald
- Nicole M McDonald
- Matthew L McDonald
Questions people ask
Does Genesee Mountain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Genesee Mountain Foundation give?
$855,258 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Genesee Mountain Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn McDonald (Trustee), Kevin McDonald (Trustee), Bryan D McDonald (Trustee) and Nicole M McDonald (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Genesee Mountain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.