Bee Vradenburg Foundation
Historical FunderColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 84-1579108 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$73K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,481 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Claire Swinford |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 E Pikes Peak Ave 120, Colorado Springs CO 80903 |
| Phone | 7194770185 |
| Claire@beevradenburgfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | Application form |
| Deadlines | Quarterly |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to recipients in the Pikes Peak Region and for the arts. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Orchestra of the Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $6,500 |
| UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $6,500 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Millibo Art Theatre | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| RedLine Contemporary Art Center | Denver, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Pikes Peak State College Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $4,500 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Concrete Couch | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Art Song Colorado | Highlands Ranch, CO | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Educational Partnerships Immersive Concerts (EPIC) | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Brink Literacy Project | Denver, CO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Colorado College Summer Music Festival | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Palmer Lake Arts Council | Palmer Lake, CO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Women's Film | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Poetry Heals | Manitou Springs, CO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Springs Ensemble Theatre | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Downtown Ventures | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,481 |
| Downtown Ventures | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,481 |
| Rocky Mountain Highway | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,481 |
| Rocky Mountain Highway | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,481 |
| Art Students League of Denver | Denver, CO | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Think360 Arts for Learning | Denver, CO | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $500 |
| Indian Community of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak State College Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $8,000 |
| UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $6,500 |
| UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $6,500 |
| Millibo Art Theatre | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Chamber Orchestra of the Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Educational Partnerships Immersive Concerts (EPIC) | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $3,000 |
| ChoralSong of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble | Monument, CO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Springs Ensemble Theatre | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,924 | 40 |
| 2024 | $75,768 | 32 |
| 2023 | $94,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600619349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1579108
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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