Maxar Foundation
Accepts applications
Maxar Foundation is a private foundation in Westminster, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$307,737
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $137,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $137,500 | 6 | $425,905 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 5 | $307,737 |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurie Korneffel Maxar Foundation 1300 W 120th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 684-4000 |
| What to submit | The application takes the form of a cover letter, summary sheet, and narrative response. The following information should be included in the application: current year organization budget, program or project budget, most recent year-end financial statements, most recently filed form 990, list of current or recent major contributors, explanation of items in financial attachments, proof of IRS federal tax-exempt status, anti-discrimination statement adopted by the board of directors, annual report, and an evaluation of results from the organization's most recent project. |
| Deadlines | Annually in april and october, subject to change |
| Restrictions | Charity must align with maxar foundation's mission |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maxar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Stem | $25,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | Stem | $25,000 |
| High Tech High Heels | Stem | $25,000 |
| Rosie Riveters | Stem | $15,000 |
| Black Girls Dive Foundation Inc | Stem | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Korneffel
- Ken Roselli
- Steve Mattingley
- Ben Schramm
- Beth Ongun
- Anat Gan Eden
- Chris Coker
- Liz Andora
Questions people ask
Does Maxar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually in april and october, subject to change.
How much does Maxar Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Maxar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie Korneffel (President and Board Chair), Ken Roselli (Treasurer), Steve Mattingley (Secretary Beginning June 2024) and Ben Schramm (Secretary Until June 2024) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Maxar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.