Foundation for Educational Excellence
Historical FunderDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1396597 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALLISON STEPNITZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 SAINT PAUL ST STE 300, DENVER CO 80206 |
| Phone | 7208070608 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORMAT, FOUNDATION PROVIDES GENERAL GUIDELINES |
| Deadlines | QUARTERLY |
| Restrictions | GREATER DENVER METROPOLITAN AREA COMMUNITIES RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. |
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
39% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brees Dream Foundation | Independence, OH | Health and community | $400,000 |
| Buildstrong Academy | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $166,379 |
| Greenlight Fund | Boston, MA | Educational purposes | $155,260 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $119,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational purposes | $118,880 |
| Home Builders Institute | Washington, DC | Educational purposes | $116,445 |
| Hoola Na Pua- Co Central Union Church | Honolulu, HI | Educational purposes | $116,445 |
| Stead School | Commerce City, CO | Educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $97,630 |
| Mile High Learning | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $95,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation (Temple Grandin Equine Center) | Fort Collins, CO | Educational purposes | $77,630 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Bloomfield, CO | Educational purposes | $64,408 |
| Special Olympics of Co | Centennial, CO | Educational purposes | $62,104 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Educational purposes | $58,815 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Edwards, CO | Educational purposes | $48,815 |
| Alsacst Jude | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Brigade | Neenah, WI | Educational purposes | $20,000 |
| On Eagles Wings (Fields of Hope Charitable) | Charlotte, NC | Educational purposes | $15,526 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters | Alhambra, CA | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library of Denver | Denver, CO | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Project Our Town | Greenwood Village, CO | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Victory Service Dogs | Colorado Springs, CO | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Aurora Public Schools Foundation | Aurora, CO | Educational purposes | $6,000 |
| Community College of Aurora | Aurora, CO | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,988,337 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,855,797 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102941
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1396597
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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