Koelbel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1369773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$580K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,300.
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
5% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Zoological Foundation | Denver, CO | General operating | $300,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Centennial, CO | General operating | $125,500 |
| Junior Achievement Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $100,000 |
| Cherry Hills Village Elementary Ptco | Cherry Hills Village, CO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Musana Community Development Organization | Centennial, CO | General operating | $9,300 |
| Common Sense Institute (Fka Common Sense Policy Roundtable) | Denver, CO | General operating | $8,333 |
| Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Colorado | Denver, CO | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Park People | Denver, CO | General operating | $2,500 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Durango, CO | General operating | $2,000 |
| Lion Global Foundation (Dba Mizel Institute) | Denver, CO | General operating | $1,500 |
| Rotary International | Denver, CO | General operating | $1,000 |
| Brent Eley Foundation (Dba Brent's Place) | Aurora, CO | General operating | $500 |
| Denver Santa Clause Shop | Denver, CO | General operating | $500 |
| Restoration Community Church | Denver, CO | General operating | $500 |
| Whiz Kids Tutoring | Denver, CO | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $579,633 | 17 |
| 2023 | $887,333 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1369773
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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