Osage Initiatives
Preselected recipients only
Osage Initiatives is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,533 in 14 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,533
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$612,216
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,787 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $39,609 | 11 | $537,663 |
| 2024 | $47,787 | 13 | $616,606 |
| 2025 | $59,533 | 14 | $612,216 |
How to apply
Osage Initiatives 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 Osage Initiatives funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 14 | $59,533 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Western Junior Livestock National Western Junior Livestock | Support jr livestock scholarships | $15,000 |
| Project Angel Heart Project Angel Heart | Provide meals for those w/ illnesses | $7,500 |
| Volunteers of America Volunteers of America | General operations | $6,364 |
| Professional Miracles Foundation Professional Miracles Foundation | Supprt families will ill children | $6,239 |
| Cobbled Streets Cobbled Streets | General | $5,199 |
| Sharing Ministries Food Bank Sharing Ministries Food Bank | General operations | $3,120 |
| Denver Health Foundation Denver Health Foundation | Support for den health paramedics | $2,500 |
| DTC Shares Foundation DTC Shares Foundation | Provide support for services | $2,500 |
| Volunteers of America Volunteers of America | Event support for gen operations | $2,500 |
| Dorcas Circle Food & Clothing Pntry Dorcas Circle Food & Clothing Pntry | General | $2,500 |
| St George Episcopal Mission Food St George Episcopal Mission Food Pro | General | $2,080 |
| Big Dogs Huge Paws Big Dogs Huge Paws | General | $2,031 |
| American Indian College Fund American Indian College Fund | General scholarships | $1,000 |
| Citizens Appreciate Police Citizens Appreciate Police | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Prancan
- Linda Tafoya
- JM Enos Tafoya
- Nate Jarvis
Questions people ask
Does Osage Initiatives accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Osage Initiatives give?
$59,533 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Osage Initiatives?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Prancan (President), Linda Tafoya (Secrt/Treas), JM Enos Tafoya (Director) and Nate Jarvis (Director).
What does Osage Initiatives fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.