Thiry-O'Leary Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thiry-O'Leary Foundation is a private foundation in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $609,352. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$609,352
- Assets$36.8 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
80% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 35 | $35.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 49 | $36.8 million |
How to apply
Thiry-O'Leary 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 Thiry-O'Leary Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 24 | $1.9 million |
| California | 13 | $452,600 |
| Virginia | 2 | $317,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite America Institute | Support and promote democracy reform initiatives across the country | $609,352 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation of lands and waters | $302,000 |
| University of Denver | Support for students | $255,000 |
| Denver Hybrid College | Support for students | $250,000 |
| Gladstone Foundation | Supporting biomedical research | $250,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Colorado | Protect and expand voting rights and representation | $125,000 |
| DSST Public School Fund | Support for students | $100,000 |
| La Raza Services | Support essential human services | $100,000 |
| Represent US Education Fund | Support american democracy | $100,000 |
| Stanford University Development Services | Denise o'leary and kent thiry endowed pending fund | $100,000 |
| The Colorado Association for Commerce and Industry Educational Foundation | Support educaitonal initiatives and programs | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Protecting public land | $69,600 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | Afrik impact sponsorship for the african leadership group | $54,000 |
| Denver Health & Hospitals Foundation | To support high qualtty health care, research and train health care providers | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Annual gift to support the smithsonian | $50,000 |
| The Colorado Sun | Support local, independent journalism | $35,000 |
| University of Colorado | Eye institute in honor of dr. Naresh | $35,000 |
| Lion Global Foundation | Develop educated, conscientious and empowered community ($10,000); and counterterrorism education learning lab (25,000) | $35,000 |
| Colorado Black Women Endowment Fund | Sponsoring a luncheon to raise money for college grants for women entrepreneurs | $30,000 |
| Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Domestic abuse treatment center | $25,000 |
| Colorado Thrives | Annual contribution | $25,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Support local communities | $25,000 |
| Independence Institute | Support research and education about public policy | $25,000 |
| Represent Women | Support gender-balanced representation | $25,000 |
| US Ski and Snowboard | Support athlete training, developemtn, competition, education | $25,000 |
| High Hopes Colorado | Supporting free enterprise and education reform | $20,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | Research in orthopaedics, sports medicine and healthy aging | $20,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Denver evening of tribute sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Bay Area Discover Museum | To support play-based learning for children | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Support type 1 diabetes research | $10,000 |
| Common Sense | Entertainment and technology recommendations for families | $10,000 |
| The Women's Foundation of Colorado | Safeguard and accelerate women's progress | $10,000 |
| Gardner Valley School | Support for students | $8,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | General scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Addiction treatment center | $5,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Skin caner foundation and melanoma research foundation | $5,000 |
| The Stanford Fund | Support for students | $4,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation | Improve health outcomes for individuals with down syndrome | $2,500 |
| Center for Work Education and Employment | Support low-income, career seeking parents | $2,000 |
| Maya's Way Fund | Integrative medicine foundation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent J Thiry
- Denise M O'Leary
- Matthew Thiry
- Christina Thiry
Questions people ask
Does Thiry-O'Leary Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thiry-O'Leary Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thiry-O'Leary Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kent J Thiry (Secretary), Denise M O'Leary (President), Matthew Thiry (Vice President) and Christina Thiry (Treasurer).
What does Thiry-O'Leary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.