Schlessman Foundation Inc

EIN 84-6030309 · CO

Invitation only Typical grant ~$17.5K Funds in CO
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Schlessman Foundation Inc based in CO paid 116 grants totaling $6.8M to 116 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $1M, with a median of $17.5K. Its largest recipients included YMCA OF THE ROCKIES, FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$86,372,162
Giving (latest yr)
$6,838,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
116
Median grant
$17.5K
Recipients
116
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
12
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • YMCA of the Rockies$1,000,000
  • Fort Lewis College Foundation$700,000
  • Denver Zoological Foundation$425,000
  • Roundup River Ranch$320,000
  • Warren Village$320,000

Where grants went

  • Colorado$6,838,500 · 116 grants

Grants Paid (116)

YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, CO
General Operations
$1,000,000
Fort Lewis College Foundation
Durango, CO
General Operations
$700,000
Denver Zoological Foundation
Denver, CO
General Operations
$425,000
Roundup River Ranch
Gypsum, CO
General Operations
$320,000
Warren Village
Denver, CO
General Operations
$320,000
High Line Canal
Centennial, CO
General Operations
$315,000
University of Denver
Denver, CO
General Operations
$315,000
Greeley-weld Habitat for Humanity
Greeley, CO
General Operations
$255,000
We Don't Waste
Denver, CO
General Operations
$237,500
Craig Hospital
Englewood, CO
General Operations
$225,000
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver, CO
General Operations
$215,000
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver, CO
General Operations
$200,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Schlessman Foundation Inc 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, Schlessman Foundation Inc reported 116 itemized grants totaling $6.8M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $1M (median $17.5K).

Recent recipients include YMCA OF THE ROCKIES, FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION, DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION, among 116 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Schlessman Foundation Inc 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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