Johnson Foundation of the Rockies
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-4702259 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded109
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$44.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razom Inc | New York, NY | for Razom Health and for Razom Relief | $95,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Restricted gift for Ukrainian Children's Action Project (UCAP) | $75,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | Washington, DC | Restricted Gift to Support Ukraine | $65,000 |
| Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal Inc | Pace, FL | Landmine Removal in Ukraine | $65,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Specialist in Training Gratitude Fund | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Support Rural Communities Only | $50,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Johnson Foundation of the Rockies Scholarship Program | $40,000 |
| Special Kids - Special Families Inc | Colorado Spgs, CO | Zach's Place for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Support for Children from Low-Income Backgrounds | $40,000 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Work Options for Women | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County | Pueblo, CO | Workforce Development Initiative Program | $35,000 |
| Kids in Need of Dentistry | Commerce City, CO | Chopper Topper Expansion | $35,000 |
| Safehouse Denver Inc | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | Casper, WY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of LA Plata County Inc | Durango, CO | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Girls on the Run Utah Inc | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Girls on the Run Utah 2024-2025 Program and Scholarship Initiative | $30,000 |
| Jeffco Action Center Inc | Lakewood, CO | Nutritious and Culturally Relevant Food for Low-Income Populations | $30,000 |
| Montana Meth Project | Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Inc | Salt Lake Cty, UT | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Sage School Incorporated | Hailey, ID | Flexible Tuition Program: Expanding Student Access | $30,000 |
| Eastern Montana Casa-Gal Inc | Miles City, MT | Direct support for CASA Volunteers, Recruitment, Training, Mentoring, Public Awareness | $28,000 |
| Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club Inc | Montrose, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Blaine County Seniors Council Inc | Hailey, ID | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado | Craig, CO | Healthy Bodies: Healthy Minds | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation | Ronan, MT | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Casa of the Pikes Peak Region Inc | Colorado Spgs, CO | Dependency & Neglect Program | $25,000 |
| Chaps Equine Assisted Services | Sheridan, WY | General Operating Support / Endowment | $25,000 |
| Denver City Lax | Denver, CO | Reading, Math and Enrichment programming | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Evansville, WY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Montana | Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Murray, UT | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greeley Inc | Greeley, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mesa Youth Service Inc | Grand Jct, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mile High 360 | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Inn Between | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Medical Respite and End-of-Life Care for the Homeless | $25,000 |
| Weld Food Bank | Greeley, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Youthzone | Glenwood Spgs, CO | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run-Idaho Inc | Boise, ID | General Operating Support for "Hello, Mountain Mover!" Program & Scholarship fund | $23,000 |
| Blaine County School District Education Foundation | Hailey, ID | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Casa of Hill County Inc | Havre, MT | General Operating Support and Hidden in Plain Sight | $20,000 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Loveland, CO | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Colorado | Denver, CO | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaffee County | Salida, CO | General Operating Support | $18,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | to help the Academy pay for teacher salaries and to help the Academy fund athletics | $18,000 |
| Utah Nordic Alliance | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Grooming Equipment for our second ski venue | $17,000 |
| Utahs Friends of Casa | Orem, UT | CASA Training | $17,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club Inc | Aspen, CO | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| B Cos We Care for Our Community | Colorado Spgs, CO | for Operation School Bell and for Sweet Dreams | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Park Inc | Fairplay, CO | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Center Inc | Colorado Spgs, CO | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Downtown Aurora Visual Arts | Aurora, CO | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Early Milestones Colorado | Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Johnson-Hillyard Scholarship fund / School of Business Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Pueblo Inc | Pueblo, CO | Operation School Bell | $12,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Dartmouth College Fund | $10,500 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Greenwood Village, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Casa of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties | Golden, CO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Fifth Judical District Voice for Children Inc | Dillon, MT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 109 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,925,000 | 109 |
| 2023 | $1,982,500 | 106 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4702259
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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