Maxar Foundation
Historical FunderWestminster, Colorado · EIN 86-2730791 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURIE KORNEFFEL MAXAR FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 W 120TH AVENUE, WESTMINSTER CO 80234 |
| Phone | 3036844000 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION TAKES THE FORM OF A COVER LETTER, SUMMARY SHEET, AND NARRATIVE RESPONSE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION: CURRENT YEAR ORGANIZATION BUDGET, PROGRAM OR PROJECT BUDGET, MOST RECENT YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, MOST RECENTLY FILED FORM 990, LIST OF CURRENT OR RECENT MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS, EXPLANATION OF ITEMS IN FINANCIAL ATTACHMENTS, PROOF OF IRS FEDERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT, AND AN EVALUATION OF RESULTS FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT PROJECT. |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY IN APRIL AND OCTOBER, SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
| Restrictions | CHARITY MUST ALIGN WITH MAXAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION |
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
80% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | STEM | $25,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | New York, NY | STEM | $25,000 |
| High Tech High Heels | Irving, TX | STEM | $25,000 |
| Rosie Riveters | Alexandria, VA | STEM | $15,000 |
| Black Girls Dive Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | STEM | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $137,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2730791
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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