Pema Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pema Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $4.3 million. 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$6.5 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$4.3 million
- Assets$37.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
40% 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 | $2.7 million | 77 | $37.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 50 | $37.9 million |
How to apply
Pema Foundation Inc 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 Pema Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 31 | $5.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $256,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $160,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $128,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Catholic Foundation | Religious | $4.3 million |
| National Western Stock Show | Community | $532,600 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Community service | $256,000 |
| St John Vianney Theological Seminary | Education | $250,000 |
| Sophia Institute | Community | $150,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | Education | $124,250 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Community | $120,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Community | $112,500 |
| Endow | Religious | $100,000 |
| Media Research Center | Community | $68,000 |
| Archbishop's Catholic Appeal | Religious | $50,000 |
| Family for Families | Community | $50,000 |
| National Catholic Bioethics Center | Health | $50,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Community | $30,000 |
| Chosen and Dearly Loved | Community | $25,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Community | $25,000 |
| Seeds of Hope | Community | $25,000 |
| Steamboat Institute | Community | $25,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | Education | $20,000 |
| Independence Institute | Community | $20,000 |
| Denver Rustlers | Community | $18,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Community | $15,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Health | $12,000 |
| University of Denver | Education | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross | Community service | $10,000 |
| Cell-Co Remembers 911 | Community | $10,000 |
| Colorado Concern | Community | $10,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Community | $10,000 |
| Master's Tournament Foundation | Community | $10,000 |
| Mercury One | Community | $10,000 |
| Mizel Institute | Education | $10,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Association for Brain Injuries | Health | $10,000 |
| Shadow Warriors Project | Community | $10,000 |
| Taps | Community | $10,000 |
| Colorado Dominican Vocation Foundation | Religious | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | Military | $5,000 |
| Fire Fighters Foundation | Community | $5,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | Community | $5,000 |
| The Rosary Team | Religious | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter H Coors
- Marilyn E Coors
Questions people ask
Does Pema Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pema Foundation Inc give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pema Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter H Coors (Director) and Marilyn E Coors (Director).
What does Pema Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.