Moniker Foundation

EIN 84-1461847 · CO · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CO, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Moniker Foundation based in CO paid 88 grants totaling $1.2M to 87 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $350 to $286K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included MONIKER DONOR ADVISED FUND, FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and PEAK EDUCATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,747,507
Giving (latest yr)
$1,245,116
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
88
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
87
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Moniker Donor Advised Fund$286,018
  • Fort Lewis College Foundation$160,000
  • Peak Education$82,000
  • The Mindfulness and Positivity Project$51,000
  • The Summit Foundation$40,000

Where grants went

  • Colorado$959,098 · 87 grants
  • New York$286,018 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (88)

Moniker Donor Advised Fund
New York, NY
Charitable
$286,018
Fort Lewis College Foundation
Durango, CO
Charitable & Scholarship
$160,000
Peak Education
Colorado Springs, CO
Scholarship & Charitable
$82,000
The Mindfulness and Positivity Project
Colorado Springs, CO
Charitable
$51,000
The Summit Foundation
Breckenridge, CO
Scholarship
$40,000
Flying Pig Farm
Manitou Springs, CO
Charitable
$27,000
Mercy Health Foundation
Durango, CO
Charitable
$25,000
Colorado Mountain College Foundation
Glenwood Springs, CO
Scholarship, Charitable
$22,000
Yampatika
Stemboat Springs, CO
Charitable
$20,000
Smart Bellies
Breckenridge, CO
Charitable
$17,000
LA Plata Family Centers Coalition
Durango, CO
Charitable
$16,000
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
Breckenridge, CO
Charitable
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Moniker Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Moniker Foundation reported 88 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $350 to $286K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include MONIKER DONOR ADVISED FUND, FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION, PEAK EDUCATION, among 87 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Moniker Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Moniker Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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