The Moniker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Moniker Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $286,018. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$286,018
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $823,347 | 1 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 77 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 88 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
The Moniker 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 Moniker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 87 | $959,098 |
| New York | 1 | $286,018 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moniker Donor Advised Fund | Charitable | $286,018 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Charitable & scholarship | $160,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship & charitable | $82,000 |
| The Mindfulness and Positivity Project | Charitable | $51,000 |
| The Summit Foundation | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Flying Pig Farm | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation | Scholarship, charitable | $22,000 |
| Yampatika | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Smart Bellies | Charitable | $17,000 |
| La Plata Family Centers Coalition | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Durango Education Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Kids on Bikes | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Family & Intercultural Resource Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Careers in Construction | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Manna- the Durango Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $11,000 |
| The Hive | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Zoomers Inc | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Onward Foundation | Charitable | $10,309 |
| The Community Foundation Serving SW Co | Charitable | $10,309 |
| Sos Outreach | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Breck Create | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Cycle Effect | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Atlas Preparatory School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Companeros Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stillwater Music | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Building Hope Summit County | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lake Dillon Foundation for the Perf Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Cycle Effect | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Manitou Art Theater | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Colorado | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak United Way | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kingdom Builders Family Life Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center for the PP Region | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Montessori Intergenerational Learning Communities | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catamount Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mountain Studies Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katelyn Rees
Questions people ask
Does The Moniker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Moniker Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Moniker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katelyn Rees (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Moniker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.