The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$107,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,595 the year before.
38% 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 | $114,250 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,595 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 17 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Lanbourn Charitable 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 Lanbourn Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $42,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $27,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $22,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DSST Public Schools Foundation | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Support public broadcasting | $15,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Support science and research | $10,000 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Support science and research | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Support environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Kristof holiday impact fund - family gift | $10,000 |
| Youth Advocacy Foundation | Legal support & policy advocacy for vulnerable children | $5,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Massachusett's Institute of Technology | Sloan school of management annual fund | $2,500 |
| Middlebury College | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| The Colgate Fund | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Support local broadcast media | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Hunger relief | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Support blood cancer research | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin Jaschke
- Ann Gail
Questions people ask
Does The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin Jaschke (President) and Ann Gail (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Lanbourn Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.