Marion Esser Kaufmann Foundation
Historical FunderEvergreen, Colorado · EIN 13-3339941 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $70,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JULIA ESSER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 COPPER LANE, EVERGREEN CO 804399406 |
| Phone | 3036743472 |
| Form and materials | LETTER APPLICATION, TREASURY DEPARTMENT QUALIFICATION AS IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) PUPLIC CHARITY, PURPOSE OF GRANT, AND AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
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
33% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Young investigatorsthrough clinicalaccel. program | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Aurora, CO | Suicide preventionand endowmentfund | $100,000 |
| Colorado Academy | Denver, CO | Supports josephboice esser endowscholarship fund | $100,000 |
| National Marrow Donor Program | Mineapolis, MN | Support for thenational marrowdonor program | $100,000 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Fund | Orlando, FL | Scholarships | $70,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter | Denver, CO | Co alzeimers projects | $65,000 |
| High Fives Foundation | Truckee, CA | Sport injuryprevention andawareness | $65,000 |
| Mountain Area Land Trust | Evergreen, CO | General support | $55,000 |
| Mount Evans Home and Health Care Inc | Evergreen, CO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Bootstraps | Evergreen, CO | Support forinterest freeschool loans | $30,000 |
| Angel Flight West | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Casa of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties | Golden, CO | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Zarlengo Foundation | Wheat Ridge, CO | Children withdisabilities | $20,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Etm Colorado | Denver, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Lotus Circle | Ventura, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Goals | Evergreen, CO | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $875,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $865,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $870,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602069349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3339941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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