Caruthers Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1289459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$636K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
58% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General fund | $160,000 |
| Cu Foundation | Denver, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | General fund | $100,000 |
| Southwest Llama Rescue Inc | Kerrville, TX | General fund | $30,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs Channel 6 | Denver, CO | General fund | $25,000 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | General fund | $20,000 |
| Parlando Incorporated | Boulder, CO | General fund | $20,000 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Conservancy | Estes Park, CO | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless | Boulder, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Co Public Radio | Centennial, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Colorado Public Television | Denver, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kgnu Radio | Boulder, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pacific Whale Foundation | Wailuku, HI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pauahi Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Elephants Without Borders | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General fund | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Islands Land Trust | Honolulu, HI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | Honolulu, HI | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $636,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $935,000 | 25 |
| 2022 | $531,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620899349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1289459
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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