The Gilman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gilman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,100 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,100 | 18 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $45,100 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 22 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Gilman 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 The Gilman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 21 | $52,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Academy | Education | $11,000 |
| St Francis Center | Refuge for men and women who are homeless in denver | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Community engagement and facilitating philanthropic support on behalf of the children and families | $5,000 |
| Symphony of the Rockies | Arts | $5,000 |
| Mesa Verde Foundation | Promote national parks | $3,000 |
| Thacher School | Childhood education | $3,000 |
| Central City Opera House Association | To provide performing arts to the mountain community | $2,400 |
| Black Belt Foundation | Changing the world through taekwondo | $2,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Connecting people with plants | $2,000 |
| Denver Center for Performing Arts | Performing arts | $2,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | News and education | $1,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Art works | $1,000 |
| Humane Colorado | End pet homelessness and animal suffering | $1,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Empowering community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world | $1,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | To preserve, protect and enhance the high line canal in the denver community | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Dymanic multifaceted public telecommunications | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Repatory Theater | Provides a dynamic and fulfilling theatrical experience | $1,000 |
| Brent Eley Foundation | Social services | $600 |
| Performance Now Theatre Company | To provide performing arts to the denver community | $500 |
| Town Hall Arts Center | Arts | $500 |
| Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Conservation efforts | $500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | To provide food for homeless or low income households | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Gilman Pickard
- Stuart Wingfield Gilman
Questions people ask
Does The Gilman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gilman Family Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Gilman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Gilman Pickard (Director) and Stuart Wingfield Gilman (Director).
What does The Gilman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and housing and homelessness.