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Golden Pond Foundation

Preselected recipients only Englewood, Colorado · EIN 822314735

Golden Pond Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $425,065 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,000. 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 down from $2.1 million the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.1 million14$25.2 million
2024$425,0657$27.9 million

How to apply

Golden Pond 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Golden Pond Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado4$175,065
New Jersey1$125,000
Nevada1$100,000
Illinois1$25,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United States Golf Association
Liberty Corner, NJ
Charitable contribution 2024$125,000
Access Opportunity
Boulder, CO
Charitable contribution 2024$110,840
5430 Foundations
Las Vegas, NV
Charitable contribution 2024$100,000
Denver Police Academy League
Denver, CO
Charitable contribution 2024$50,000
Evan's Scholars Foundation
Glenview, IL
Cpgc endowed scholarship$25,000
Access Opportunity
Boulder, CO
Charitable contribution 2024$9,225
St Elizabeth's School
Denver, CO
Charitable gift 2024$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Golden Pond Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Golden Pond Foundation give?

$425,065 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs Golden Pond Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Susie B Hayes (Trustee) and John A Hayes (Trustee).

What does Golden Pond Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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