Lillis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lillis Foundation is a private foundation in Castle Rock, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $371,583 in 101 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$371,583
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $382,505 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $274,354 | 111 | $12.6 million |
| 2023 | $382,505 | 92 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $371,583 | 101 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Lillis 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lillis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 67 | $239,500 |
| California | 4 | $20,666 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $8,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $7,667 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Women's Education Foundation | Grant - colorado women's education foundation - mentoring program for graduates | $15,000 |
| Hands of the Carpenter Automotive Repair | Grant -hands of the carpenter automotive repair (apprentice program) | $15,000 |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver | Grant - wardrobe program | $10,000 |
| Denver Asset Building Coalition | Grant - denver asset building coalition - volunteer tax preparation services | $10,000 |
| Education Through Music Colorado | Grant - education through music -expand music instruction to financially constrained schools | $10,000 |
| Friends Foundation Denver Public Library | Denver public library mobile outreach services | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pueblo | Grant - ramp up! Program | $10,000 |
| Wellspring Community | Grant - wellspring community (wage program) | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - noam egan | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - rylie ingram | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - noelle martin | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - willie gould | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - rylee lundgren | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - marvel olson | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - sierra keif | $8,000 |
| A Little Help | Grant - mental health program | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - lyndsey mekelberg | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - brooke pogorelec | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - kimberly guerrero | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - brandon dang | $7,333 |
| Littleton High School | Littleton high school (saf renewal 2024-25) | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - emilia pickerill | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - sonrisa scott | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - cintia cornejo-martinez | $5,250 |
| Aging Resources of Douglas County | Grant - companion program | $5,000 |
| Brents Place | Grant - brents place - therapeutic treatment (arts and crafts) | $5,000 |
| Lone Tree Arts Center | Grant -lone tree arts center programs for older adults and their caregivers | $5,000 |
| Tri-Lakes Cares | Grant - food pantry | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - whitney walter | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - isabel flenard | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - logan edson | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - carlos palomera | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - christopher heckenkamp | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - jacobi keefe | $4,000 |
| Individual | $4,000 | |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - denzel delmastro | $4,000 |
| Neighbor 2 Neighbor | Grant - homeshare program | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - conlen breheny | $3,333 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant - taylor andresen | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gwendolyn H Lillis
- Charles M Lillis
- Jessica L Isaacs
- Lori L Hoff
- Timothy S Lillis
- Carrie C Knox
- Geneva Irene Lillis
Questions people ask
Does Lillis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lillis Foundation give?
$371,583 in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lillis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gwendolyn H Lillis (Trustee), Charles M Lillis (Trustee (Passed on 9/10/24)), Jessica L Isaacs (Trustee) and Lori L Hoff (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lillis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.