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Sheila K Obrien Foundation

Preselected recipients only Denver, Colorado · EIN 934894559

Sheila K Obrien Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,016 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $25,008 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1,500 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$1,5002$780,094
2025$50,0162$212,499

How to apply

Sheila K Obrien 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sheila K Obrien Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$50,016

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Rocky Mountain PBS
Denver, CO
Public media$50,000
Denver Film
Denver, CO
To entertain local community$16

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sheila K Obrien Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sheila K Obrien Foundation give?

$50,016 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $25,008.

Who runs Sheila K Obrien Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sheila K Obrien (President).

What does Sheila K Obrien Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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