Press Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Press Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,925 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $11,000. 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$24,925
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$700
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,850 the year before.
53% 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 | $10,850 | 17 | $0 |
| 2024 | $24,925 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Press Family 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 Press Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $11,225 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,450 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Colorado | Educational | $11,000 |
| Focus for Democracy | Educational | $2,500 |
| Earth Justice | Educational | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Educational | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Educational | $2,000 |
| Americans United | Educational | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Educational | $1,500 |
| Kohelet Foundation | Educational | $700 |
| Fame Center | Educational | $500 |
| Children Inc | Educational | $300 |
| Hopewell Fund | Educational | $250 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Educational | $250 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Educational | $200 |
| Hillel Colorado | Educational | $200 |
| Trust for Public Land | Educational | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Press
- Marilyn Press
- Jordan Press
- Heather Press Wasilew
Questions people ask
Does Press Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Press Family Foundation give?
$24,925 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $700.
Who runs Press Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Press (Director), Marilyn Press (President), Jordan Press (Director) and Heather Press Wasilew (Director).
What does Press Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.