Diamonds in the Rough Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1551428 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$129K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,030
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $521 and $5,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCC Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Mizel Museum | Denver, CO | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Charitable support | $12,500 |
| Jewishexper | Henderson, NV | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Fdn for Defense | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $7,500 |
| Teens for Food Justice | New York, NY | Ensure universal equitable access to healthy, fresh, affordable food. | $5,181 |
| Usskiandsnowboard | Park City, UT | Charitable support | $5,069 |
| Adl | New York, NY | The anti-defamation league helps those who are victims of hate speech | $5,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Denver, CO | Help support denver health medical center and its mission to sustain and advance the health and well being of denver and the rocky mountain… | $5,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation | Denver, CO | The global down's syndrome foundation is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with down syndrome through research,… | $5,000 |
| Thank Israeli Soldiers | Wilmington, DE | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Navysealfoundationorg | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Housing | Denver, CO | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Coachart | Oakland, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Camp Kind Chabad of Nw | Westminster, CO | Charitable support | $1,360 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $1,036 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | National jewish health is a denver, colorado academic hospital doing research and treatment in respiratory, cardiac, immune and related… | $1,030 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Cente | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,030 |
| Ssp Brothersforlife | Kefar Truman, IS | Charitable support | $1,030 |
| Fed Wa DC | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Ohr Hameir | Peekskill, NY | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Pancanorg | Manhattan Beach, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Jerusalem Post Ltd | New York, NY | Charitable support | $598 |
| Southeast Cent Middletown de | Middletown, DE | Charitable support | $565 |
| Friendofyamamcom | Edison, NJ | Charitable support | $521 |
| Be the Reason Facebook | Golden, CO | Charitable support | $517 |
| Gi Research Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Charitable support | $500 |
| Brents Place | Aurora, CO | Charitable support | $360 |
| Gfmgofundme | Redwood City, CA | Charitable support | $212 |
| Maxfund Inc | Denver, CO | Charitable support | $200 |
| Yeshiva Toras | North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable support | $180 |
| Py Museum of Outdoor | Greenwood Village, CO | Charitable support | $104 |
| Rocky Mountain Jewish | Denver, CO | Charitable support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,593 | 34 |
| 2023 | $254,074 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105182
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1551428
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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