Twelve Twenty-One Fund
Preselected recipients only
Twelve Twenty-One Fund is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,900 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $22,500. 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$148,900
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $146,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $146,000 | 30 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $148,900 | 34 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Twelve Twenty-One Fund 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 Twelve Twenty-One Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 19 | $70,700 |
| New York | 3 | $30,500 |
| Illinois | 9 | $20,200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League - Mtn States | Unrestricted donation | $22,500 |
| CMT Research Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Unrestricted donation | $11,000 |
| Camp Nicolet Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted donation | $6,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Unrestricted donation | $6,000 |
| Congregation Rodet Shalom | Unrestricted donation | $5,500 |
| Family Counseling Services | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Judaism Your Way | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | Unrestricted donation | $4,500 |
| Sportswomen of Colorado | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | Unrestricted | $3,900 |
| Aurora University | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Denver Art Museum | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Domino Service Dogs | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Center | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Colfax Community Network | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Colorado Center for the Blind | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Feedom Service Dogs | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Aurora Historical Society | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army - Aurora | Unrestricted donation | $1,600 |
| Aurora Community Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Aurora Jewish Welfare Fd Temple B'N | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Hillel of Colorado | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Casa-Kane County | Unrestricted donation | $1,200 |
| Denver Zoo | Unrestricted donation | $1,200 |
| St Catherine Drexel Catholic Church | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| National Mill Dog Rescue | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Education Alliance | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Twelve Twenty-One Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Twelve Twenty-One Fund give?
$148,900 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Twelve Twenty-One Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Peggy Goldman (President).
What does Twelve Twenty-One Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and community development.