Monaghan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Monaghan Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$124,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $144,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,500 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $144,000 | 19 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $124,000 | 19 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Monaghan 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 Monaghan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Academy | Catholic scholarship fund. | $22,000 |
| Regis Jesuit High School | To fund an endowed scholarship, donation | $20,000 |
| Archdiocese of Denver Campaign St John Vianney Seminary | For support of seminarians at st. John vianney theological seminary and chapel renovation | $15,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | For the support of land conservation in colorado | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Roman Catholic Church | For support of the general parish maintenance | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Vocations | For support of capuchin vocations program | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | For support of the catholic faith on university campuses | $5,000 |
| Laboure Society | Catholic vocations assistance. | $5,000 |
| Order of Malta | For service to the poor and sick | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | For food service to the homeless men, women and children of denver | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation | For support of the saint joseph hospital chapel | $5,000 |
| Child Fund International | For food, water, and education support for international communities with insufficient resources | $2,000 |
| Risen Christ Catholic Church | For support of parish maintenance | $2,000 |
| St Louis University | For support of the legal ethics program | $2,000 |
| The Women's Library Association | Charitable operations support | $2,000 |
| Central City Opera | For support bringing performing arts to the community | $1,000 |
| History Colorado | For support of the general fund | $1,000 |
| Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage & Trails Foundation | For support trail improvement and management | $1,000 |
| University of Denver | Women's library association - for support of library operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas C Deline
- Robert H Deline
- Elizabeth D Williams
Questions people ask
Does Monaghan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Monaghan Foundation give?
$124,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Monaghan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas C Deline (Co-Chair), Robert H Deline (Co-Chair) and Elizabeth D Williams (Trustee As of 10/2025).
What does Monaghan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.