The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $332,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$332,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $364,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,000 | 23 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $332,000 | 21 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
The Carl George Bjorkman 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 The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $167,000 |
| Utah | 7 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fostering Hope Foundation | General Funding | $55,000 |
| Moab Valley Multi-Culture Center | General Funding | $30,000 |
| Dale House Project | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Peak Education | General Funding | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Moab Free Health Clinic | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Moab Solutions Inc | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Grand Area Mentoring | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Youth Garden Project | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Upadowna Bike Clinic Too | General Funding | $12,000 |
| Asian Youth Services | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Providence Network | General Funding | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Partners in Housing | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Apostolos | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Homeward Pikes Peak | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Westside Cares | General Funding | $10,000 |
| C 4Ever Green | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Science Moab | General Funding | $5,000 |
| YoungLife | General Funding | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay Taylor
- Drake Ewing Taylor
- George Sheffer
Questions people ask
Does The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation give?
$332,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clay Taylor (President), Drake Ewing Taylor (Vice President) and George Sheffer (Secretary).
What does The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.