The Chill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chill Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $101,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $96,000 | 12 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $102,000 | 12 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Chill 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 Chill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 11 | $92,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Botanic Gardens | General program support - nature programs | $10,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | General program support - educating teen mothers | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile | General program support - treatment of children with correctable facial deformities | $10,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | General program support - nutritional programs for the critically ill | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Ms Center | General program support - research, education, and support programs fro multiple sclerosis patients | $10,000 |
| The Colorado Symphony | General program support - symphony orchestra | $10,000 |
| The Denver Art Museum | General program support - art museum | $10,000 |
| Warren Village | General program support - programs for homeless women and children | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General program support - food bank | $7,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | General program support - public broadcasting | $5,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | General program support - hospital | $5,000 |
| Denver Zoo | General program support - zoological | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly McDonald
Questions people ask
Does The Chill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chill Foundation give?
$102,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Chill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Holly McDonald (President).
What does The Chill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.