Dolores J & Robert A Bochatey Foundation
Historical FunderLakewood, Colorado · EIN 84-3751936 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$75K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LISA BOCHATEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 9000 W 20TH AVE, LAKEWOOD CO 80215 |
| Phone | 3035521492 |
| LBOCHATEY@BOCHATEYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS MAY SUBMIT SUMMARY APPLICATIONS VIA WWW.BOCHATEYFOUNDATION.ORG, GRANTWATCH, PDFFILLER, FAX, EMAIL OR MAIL . IN ADDITION, BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD EMAIL A PROPOSAL WHICH DESCRIBES THE EDUCATION, ORGANZATION, NEED, GOALS, AND STATUS OF THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THEY WANT FUNDING. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION MUST DEMONSTRATE NEED, INTENT TO COMPLETE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYABILITY AND BE SPECIFIC. ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAM MUST FOCUS ON ACADEMIC EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, LEARNING DISABILITY ISSUES, ETC. ORG MUST PROVIDE TAX RETURN AND IRS APPROVED CHARITABLE STATUS. |
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
75% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey St Viator Prep High School | North Las Vegas, NV | Student Scholarships to attend accredited 4 year college prep high school with integrate work experience at partnership businesses. | $10,000 |
| Lotus Impact Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Provide onsite & virtual literacy/ESL training and other academic tutoring to low-income residents in the housing development. | $10,000 |
| Hope Lutheran K-8 School | Shawnee, KS | Scholarship for low-income students to attend k-8 | $9,000 |
| Earth Sciences Foundation Inc Letsdigorg | Springfield, MO | Provide school age and adults with training, experience, and career exposure to earth sciences. programs for veterans and indigenous… | $5,000 |
| Education Through Music - Colorado | Denver, CO | Provide full music program to denver & aurora K-12 public school students. | $5,000 |
| Project Read - Utah | Provo, UT | Fund pilot project to provide remote/rural programming for adult literacy and ESL services through local libraries and their technology and… | $5,000 |
| Golden VIEW ACADEMY | Golden, CO | Partial college scholarship for graduating senior. | $5,000 |
| JazzSTL | St LOUIS, MO | PROVIDE FREE MUSIC LESSONs, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AUDITION TOOLS, & ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO LOW INCOME KIDS | $5,000 |
| Marketplace of Ideasmarketplace for Kids | Mantador, ND | 2-Day interactive job camp & training for middle-schoolers; careers in medical, construction, utility, stem-based, etc program includes job… | $5,000 |
| National Repertory Orchestra - Youth | Breckenridge, CO | Provide training & performance opportunities to youth to play music in small groups | $5,000 |
| Ascent Credit Union Foundation | Ogden, UT | Provide financial education to Ogden High School Students. Demonstrate tools and practice sound personal financial mgmt. Encourage… | $2,500 |
| Lee's Family Academy | Las Vegas, NV | Provide technology (digital blackboard) to school who specializes in teaching kids on autistic spectrum. | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($6,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey St Viator Prep High School | North Las Vegas, NV | Provide scholarship for low-income students to attend accredited college prep high school which integrates paid work experience at… | $10,000 |
| Earth Sciences Foundation Inc Letsdigorg | Sheridan, WY | Provide school age and adults with training, experience, and career exposure to earth sciences. programs for veterans and indigenous… | $5,000 |
| Education Through Music - Colorado | Denver, CO | PROVIDE FULL MUSIC PROGRAMs TO DENVER/AURORA K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS | $5,000 |
| JazzSTL | St LOUIS, MO | Provide music lessons, instruction, performance opportunities, academic tutoring/support for low-income students. Provides support and… | $5,000 |
| Marketplace of Ideasmarketplace for Kids | Mantador, ND | 2-day INTERACTIVE JOB CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: DEMO MEDICAL,CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY/STEM-BASED, ETC. PROGRAM MAINTAINS SUPPORT, JOB… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $56,827 | 27 |
| 2023 | $49,210 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641109349100229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3751936
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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