Bardsley Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1521212 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$376K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General contribution | $129,000 |
| Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation | Denver, CO | General contribution | $55,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Inc | Denver, CO | General contribution | $55,000 |
| Nathan Yip Foundation | Denver, CO | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Scripps Institution of Oceanography | LA Jolla, CA | General contribution | $35,000 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Gener | $20,000 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation | Aurora, CO | General contribution | $12,500 |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Opera Colorado | Englewood, CO | General contribution | $7,000 |
| The Empowerment Program Inc | Denver, CO | General contribution | $2,500 |
| National Western Stock Show Association Wssa | Denver, CO | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Kent Denver | Englewood, CO | General contribution | $500 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | Denver, CO | General contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $356,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $356,301 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104854
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1521212
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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