The Phyllis M Coors Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Phyllis M Coors Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $562,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$562,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $426,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $426,000 | 45 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $562,000 | 43 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
The Phyllis M Coors 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 Phyllis M Coors Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 37 | $477,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Ocular Stem Cell Research Program | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assoc Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hope House of Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mount St Vincent Home Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Assoc of Metropolitan Denver | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ascend Performing Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bessies Hope | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Medical Center Foundation | Collier Hospice Center | $15,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Parkinson Association of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Performing Arts Academy | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Treeline Pass | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Year One Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Colorado Boys Ranch Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Book Stars Program | $10,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Iliff School of Theology | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Judis House | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Learning Source | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Robbies Hope Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Youth Employment Academy | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Audience of One Youth Theater | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gendercool Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Community | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carin Bremer
- Holly Coors
- William Scott Coors
- David Hurt
- Anita Russell
Questions people ask
Does The Phyllis M Coors Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Phyllis M Coors Foundation give?
$562,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Phyllis M Coors Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carin Bremer (Treas), Holly Coors (Sec), William Scott Coors (Pres) and David Hurt (Member at Large) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Phyllis M Coors Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.