The Anschutz Foundation
Accepts applications
The Anschutz Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $55.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $70.4 million and the largest $70.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$55.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$70.4 million
- Largest grant$70.4 million
- Assets$1.9 billion
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was down from $107 million the year before.
0% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107 million | 1 | $1.6 billion |
| 2023 | $55.4 million | 1 | $1.9 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | The Anschutz Foundation 555 17th Street Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | tac-info@tac-denver.com |
| What to submit | Realizing that the cost of preparing a grant proposal can be a major expense, the Foundation recommends that new applicants send a one to two page letter of inquiry. The Foundation will use this letter as part of its screening process. Upon review of your letter, a member of the Foundation staff may contact you for further information and provide access to our on-line application which will ask you to provide additional information. Your request will remain under consideration until you receive notification that it has been either denied or awarded. |
| Deadlines | Proposal deadlines are January 15, March 30, July 15, and September 30. Dates may change annually, p |
| Restrictions | The Anschutz Foundation operates as a general purpose foundation and provides grants to causes and organizations primarily in Colorado that support youth development and education, health and wellness, human services and improving quality of life-with special focus on promoting personal values and responsibilities. The Foundation does not make donations directly to individuals or to any organization that does not qualify as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $70.4 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment | General support | $70.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- Christian P Anschutz
- Elizabeth S Anschutz
- Donald J Hopkins
- Philip F Anschutz
- Nancy P Anschutz
- Cannon Y Harvey
- Craig D Slater
- Sarah S Anschutz
- Ted E Harms
- Jeffrey T Allen
- Jill H Anschutz
- David Ryan
- Afsoon Kelly
- William P A Hunt
Questions people ask
Does The Anschutz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposal deadlines are January 15, March 30, July 15, and September 30. Dates may change annually, p.
How much does The Anschutz Foundation give?
$55.4 million in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $70.4 million.
Who runs The Anschutz Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Christian P Anschutz (President / Director), Elizabeth S Anschutz (Vice President / Director), Donald J Hopkins (Director - Nominal) and Philip F Anschutz (Nonexecutive Chairman/Director) among 14 officers and trustees.