Bruce and Phipps Menk Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbine Valley, Colorado · EIN 26-1825456 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
33% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysponia International | Itasca, IL | Mission statement | $10,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Fund | New York, NY | Mission statement | $4,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Boulder, CO | Mission statement | $2,200 |
| St Aidan's Episcopal Church | Boulder, CO | Mission statement | $1,075 |
| Kata Foundation | Littleton, CO | Mission statement | $1,000 |
| Project Worthmore | Aurora, CO | Mission statement | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($8,065). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,840 | 12 |
| 2023 | $28,605 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349105717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1825456
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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