Libertygives Foundation
Accepts applications
Libertygives Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $789,736 in 116 grants; the typical grant was $1,560 and the largest $43,478. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$789,736
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$1,560
- Largest grant$43,478
- Assets$21,019
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $729,390 the year before.
41% 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 | $749,682 | 102 | $11,403 |
| 2024 | $729,390 | 97 | $8,839 |
| 2025 | $789,736 | 116 | $21,019 |
How to apply
| Contact | Libertygives Foundation 12300 Liberty Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (720) 875-5400 |
| What to submit | The grant application is available upon request via the applicant's liberty media contact person. |
| Deadlines | Grant proposals for 2026 have a deadline of june 25, 2026 and 2027 have a deadline of june 25, 2027. |
| Restrictions | Recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado with a charitable purpose consistent with the libertygives' theme. In 2010, the libertygives foundation established a permanent theme for corporate giving. The selected giving theme for the libertygives foundation is to support causes benefiting underprivileged and at-risk youth in Colorado, focused on proactive and preventative services. Libertygives is currently accepting proposals for funding from $1,000 to $150,000 from public charitable organizations focused on this theme. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Libertygives Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 87 | $687,168 |
| New York | 5 | $35,917 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $11,700 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,983 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,240 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,008 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,262 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Invest in Kids | General purpose | $43,478 |
| Teach for America Inc | General purpose | $34,524 |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver Inc | General purpose | $34,015 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General purpose | $33,859 |
| Hopecycle | General purpose | $32,975 |
| National Jewish Health | General purpose | $32,975 |
| Roundup River Ranch | General purpose | $32,975 |
| The Challenge Foundation | General purpose | $32,975 |
| Urban Peak Denver | General purpose | $32,975 |
| Three Birds Alliance | General purpose | $28,995 |
| Lantern | General purpose | $28,325 |
| Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado | General purpose | $25,625 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | General purpose | $23,275 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado | General purpose | $22,975 |
| Special Olympics Colorado | General purpose | $22,975 |
| Warren Village Inc | General purpose | $18,725 |
| Foresight Ski Guides Inc | General purpose | $17,975 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Inc | General purpose | $13,835 |
| Bullying Recovery Resource Center | General purpose | $12,975 |
| Gam United Football Club | General purpose | $12,975 |
| Gold Crown Foundation Inc | General purpose | $12,975 |
| Pax Christi Catholic Church | General purpose | $12,016 |
| Secorcares | General purpose | $11,075 |
| Calvary Chapel Chester Springs | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Denver Institute for Faith and Work | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Duke University | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New Dance Theatre Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Olivet College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Our Father Lutheran Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | General purpose | $8,975 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Colorado Inc | General purpose | $8,495 |
| Sungate Kids | General purpose | $7,975 |
| Young Americans Center for Financial Education | General purpose | $7,975 |
| University of Texas Foundation | General purpose | $7,879 |
| Carmody Middle School | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Colorado Academy | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Bear Creek High School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Denver | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | General purpose | $4,240 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory B Maffei
- Renee L Wilm
- Brian J Wendling
- Ben Oren
- Craig Troyer
- Jessica S Moore
- Michael E Hurelbrink
- Derek Chang
- John T Kearns III
Questions people ask
Does Libertygives Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant proposals for 2026 have a deadline of june 25, 2026 and 2027 have a deadline of june 25, 2027..
How much does Libertygives Foundation give?
$789,736 in tax year 2025, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $1,560.
Who runs Libertygives Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory B Maffei (President/Ceo (End 10/25)), Renee L Wilm (Chief Legal Officer/ Cao), Brian J Wendling (Cao/Principal Financial Officer) and Ben Oren (Executive Vp/Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Libertygives Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.