Getz Foundation
Invitation OnlyArvada, Colorado · EIN 36-6150787 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Getz Museum | Bardstown, KY | Gen donation | $25,000 |
| Denver Philhamonic Orchestra | Denver, CO | Gen donation | $20,000 |
| American Redcross | Denver, CO | Gen donation | $10,000 |
| Porchlight a Family Justice Center | Denver, CO | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Denver Jewish Day School | Denver, CO | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Scottsdale, AZ | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Norton Commons YMCA | Prospect, KY | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Foothills Caring Corp | Carefree, AZ | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance for | Boulder, CO | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| One World Surgery Center | Deerfield, IL | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Trashmasters Scholarship Fund | Snowmass Village, CO | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Gina Marie Scholarship Fund | Racine, WI | Gen donation | $5,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | Gen donation | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Physical Therapy | Alexandria, VA | Gen donation | $2,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Gen donation | $1,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $193,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $177,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632379349101108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6150787
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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