Bacon Family Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Junction, Colorado · EIN 84-1269589 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$481K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$254K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BACON FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4570, GRAND JUNCTION CO 81502 |
| Phone | 9702433767 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | Grand Junction, CO | Benefit of the catholic outreach | $100,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | Funds to contruct pa/pt/otc on the cmu campus beginning in april 2021. | $50,000 |
| Mind Springs Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | Construction of the womens recovery center in clifton, co. | $50,000 |
| Strive | Grand Junction, CO | To enhance and expand 2 programs -sm. group employment & supported community employment beginning oct. 2021. | $40,000 |
| Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley | Grand Junction, CO | $25,000 | |
| Marillac Health | Grand Junction, CO | New doors to health capital project. | $25,000 |
| Mesa County Libraries Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | New branch library in clifton. | $25,000 |
| Riverside Education Center | Grand Junction, CO | For the capital campaign to purchase an office/warehouse property. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Mesa County | Grand Junction, CO | Community impact fund | $25,000 |
| Center for Health & Hope | Centennial, CO | To hire a pt development coordinator | $15,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Grand Junction, CO | Christmas donation to benefit the community food bank | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs Western Co | Grand Junction, CO | Investing in a backup transmitter for krmj-tb beginning october 2022. | $12,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Denver, CO | Benefit of the lead the way campaign | $10,000 |
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | Grand Junction, CO | Christmas donation to benefit grand valley catholic outreach | $10,000 |
| Hopewest | Grand Junction, CO | Funds for the gj golf tournament. | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Grand Junction, CO | Christmas donation to benefit the salvation army | $10,000 |
| Center for Health & Hope | Centennial, CO | Funds to support the 17th annual swinging @ AIDS golf benefit | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Grand Junction, CO | Christmas donation to benefit food bank of the rockies | $5,000 |
| Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley | Grand Junction, CO | Christmas donation to benefit homeward bound of the grand valley | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | Benefit of the meals on wheels program | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Colorado | Grand Junction, CO | General support | $4,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Catholic Outreach | Grand Junction, CO | Benefit of catholic outreach beginning in january 2022. | $100,000 |
| Marillac Health | Grand Junction, CO | New doors to health capital project. | $50,000 |
| Mesa County Libraries Foundation | Grand Junction, CO | New branch library in clifton. | $50,000 |
| Strive | Grand Junction, CO | Funds for small group and community employment programs in mesa county. payment 5 of 5. | $40,000 |
| Center for Health & Hope | Centennial, CO | To hire a pt development coordinator | $15,000 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High School | Denver, CO | Funds | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $481,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $759,500 | 40 |
| 2022 | $706,250 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102838
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1269589
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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