Innovo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Innovo Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $435,844 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$435,844
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $631,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $631,000 | 25 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $435,844 | 18 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Innovo 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 Innovo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $205,000 |
| California | 2 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $55,754 |
| Colorado | 5 | $51,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,090 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Prosperous America Education | Environmental | $200,000 |
| Tides Center | equality and human rights; sustainable environment; healthy individuals and communities; andquality education | $60,000 |
| Resource Central | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Indivisible Civics | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Global Impact | Human services | $25,000 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | Social issues | $20,000 |
| Rachel's Network | Environmental | $10,754 |
| New Era Colorado | Youth civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Philanthropy/connection | $10,000 |
| Local Progress Policy Institute | Social rights | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Arts | $10,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Environment/conservation | $5,000 |
| The Alliance for Collective Action | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Realize Impact | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Environmental Grantmakers Associati | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | Philanthropy/connection | $3,090 |
| Green Corps | Conservation/environment | $1,000 |
| Boulder Community Foundation | Assistance to strengthen communities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Mosberger
- Ning Mosberger
Questions people ask
Does Innovo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Innovo Foundation give?
$435,844 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Innovo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Mosberger (Director) and Ning Mosberger (Director).
What does Innovo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.