Mcdermott Family Foundation Dba Altira Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 46-4129263 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
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
17% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Scholarships | Greenwood Village, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Centennial, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| First Serve New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Ancient Archives | Golden, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Denver, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation | Westminster, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Denver Children's Home | Denver, CO | General support | $3,500 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (Arcs) | Lagrange, GA | General support | $2,500 |
| Clothes for Kids of Denver | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Seeds of Hope | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Valpo Surf Project | Thomaston, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Central City Opera House Association (Cco) | Wheat Ridge, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Denver, CO | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $140,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $123,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611769349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4129263
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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