Misty Meadows Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Misty Meadows Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $720,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$720,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $720,000 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $720,000 | 18 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $720,000 | 18 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
Misty Meadows 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 Misty Meadows Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $395,000 |
| Georgia | 10 | $185,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Fund Inc | Societal benefit | $125,000 |
| Routt County Humane Society Inc | Sheltering and veterinary care | $120,000 |
| University of Denver | Educational and public welfare | $105,000 |
| Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness | Societal and healthcare benefit | $60,000 |
| Better Tomorrow | Community benefit | $60,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Educational and public welfare | $50,000 |
| Tfalls Foundation Inc | Community and educational benefit | $50,000 |
| Bearings Bike Works | Community benefit | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Community benefit | $20,000 |
| The Carter Center | Societal benefit | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc | Community benefit | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee (Atl) | Societal and healthcare benefit | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Ga | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Christian City | Community benefit | $10,000 |
| El Refugio Ministry Inc | Societal benefit | $10,000 |
| Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network Inc | To support the protection of immigrant survivors of crime | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian libraries and archives | $10,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Community benefit | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Kirkpatrick
- Taylor Kirkpatrick
- David Kirkpatrick
Questions people ask
Does Misty Meadows Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Misty Meadows Foundation give?
$720,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Misty Meadows Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Kirkpatrick (President, Director), Taylor Kirkpatrick (Treasurer, Director) and David Kirkpatrick (Director).
What does Misty Meadows Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.