Mcpherson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 20-2378383 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$33M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,000 and $363,332.
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
45% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children of the Nile | Denver, CO | To fight poverty and cultivate hope for future generations in uganda. | $1,237,789 |
| Second Mile Haiti | Tucson, AZ | To create meaningful change for women, children and communities in haiti through healthcare, education and community-building projects. | $735,000 |
| Asone Ministries | Sioux Falls, SD | To empower ugandans to cultivate transformation in their rural communities. | $363,332 |
| Schools for Salone | Seattle, WA | To expand education in sierra leone. | $320,000 |
| Worldwide Orphans | New York, NY | To support the education and holistic wellbeing of children in underserved communities. | $320,000 |
| A Hope for Children | Alexandria, VA | To provide support services to ethiopian orphans infected with HIV. | $150,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Denver, CO | To support families across metro denver. | $120,000 |
| Hope Haven Rwanda | Sedalia, CO | To transform students and their families through christ-centered education and discipleship with uncompromising excellence. | $100,000 |
| Tcon Farm Initiatives Inc | Denver, CO | To develop a farm in uganda that will be used for educational purposes. | $22,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Denver, CO | To provide low-barrier, trauma-informed care to women, gender-diverse people and children facing homelessness and instability. | $18,000 |
| Almost Home | Brighton, CO | To prevent and confront homelessness to ensure that it is rare, brief or one time. | $13,558 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,399,679 | 11 |
| 2023 | $2,507,395 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2378383
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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