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JJP Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Denver, Colorado · EIN 841517947

JJP Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $180,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $760,377 the year before.

44% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$356,50011$5.2 million
2024$760,3776$5.1 million
2025$244,0009$6.2 million

How to apply

JJP Family Foundation Inc 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 JJP Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado6$231,000
South Carolina1$10,000
Minnesota1$2,500
Michigan1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of the Rockies
Denver, CO
Our mission is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing food insecurity. We show up for anyone experiencing hunger knowing that food insecurity can impact any of us at various points throughout our lives. The circumstances of the people we support may be different, but we never waver from our mission of nourishing our community members in need of food.$180,000
Endow
Greenwood Village, CO
This insight led to the creation of Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women), a Catholic women's apostolate dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of womanhood through study and community. We believe that the teachings of the Church are timeless, relevant, and deeply personal. By gathering together to read aloud and discuss these teachings, women grow to understand their vocation and dignity, allowing Endow to transform the heart of every woman.$20,000
Secor
Parker, CO
Vision: We are committed to breaking the chains of suburban poverty by building a community of dedicated, caring people working together to end suburban poverty while restoring hope and livelihood to those experiencing it.$15,000
Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Aurora, CO
The Aurora Public Schools (APS) Foundation was founded in 1987 to leverage philanthropic dollars to create innovative solutions to support our community.$10,000
Tap Cancer Out
Indian Land, SC
Tap Cancer Out is a 501c3 nonprofit empowering the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community to raise awareness and funds for cancer-fighting organizations. Tap Cancer Out hosts the most philanthropic BJJ tournaments in the world, having raised and donated more than $6.25 million to its beneficiaries since 2012.$10,000
Catholic Sports
Denver, CO
Authentic community to us as the one that fills the void of emotional and spiritual loneliness by living our core values: Hospitable Orthodoxy, Catholic Orthodoxy, and Vulnerable Intimacy; while also remaining rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our recreational sports leagues allow players to enter this authentic community, through which they will be invited to our bible studies, so that they may continue to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus.$5,000
The Labore Society
Eagan, MN
The organization's primary mission is to rescue Catholic vocations from the impediment of student loan and formation debt.$2,500
Nourish Colorado
Denver, CO
We strengthen connections with and between farms, ranches, and communities so that all Coloradans have equitable access to fresh, nutritious foods. We conduct policy advocacy for systems change, manage programs that increase food access and support local producers, and work alongside community partners to inspire collective action.$1,000
Mass Times
Cross Village, MI
The Mass Times Trust is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States. The Diocese of Lansing in Michigan operates it as a free service to all who are interested in finding a church for Mass or Reconciliation. The diocese does not provide funding, though: Masstimes.org relies on donations from those who use the service.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does JJP Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does JJP Family Foundation Inc give?

$244,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs JJP Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Jack T Pottle (President, Treasurer), Judith E Pottle (Vice President) and Elizabeth K Poell (Executive Director).

What does JJP Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.

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