Living Closer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Living Closer Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $12,360 and the largest $458,100. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$12,360
- Largest grant$458,100
- Assets$92,813
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
41% 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 | $1.1 million | 13 | $69,999 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 17 | $92,813 |
How to apply
Living Closer 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 Living Closer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $31,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $458,100 |
| New York | 2 | $250,000 |
| California | 5 | $208,159 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,450 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | General support | $458,100 |
| Global Citizen | General support | $150,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health | General support | $100,000 |
| Columbia Unviersity | General support | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Environmental Media Association | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope on Wheels | General support | $38,159 |
| BBC Global News Limited | General support | $20,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General support | $12,360 |
| Partnership for Sustainable Development | General support | $11,000 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treat Initiative | General support | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Climate Summit | General support | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Pershing LLC | General support | $10,000 |
| Sustain Our Abilities | General support | $5,000 |
| American Public Health Association | General support | $3,090 |
Officers and trustees
- Jenny Rankin
Questions people ask
Does Living Closer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Living Closer Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $12,360.
Who runs Living Closer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jenny Rankin (Managing Director).
What does Living Closer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and environment and conservation.