P Bruce and Virginia C Bensonfondation - a
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 26-0272148 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$602K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Colorado | Lafayette, CO | Aid to community | $200,000 |
| The Steamboat Institute | Steamboat Springs, CO | Aid to community | $100,000 |
| Colorado Academy | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $100,000 |
| Leadership Program of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $75,000 |
| University of Colorado | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $40,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Denver Public Schools Foundation | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Irving, TX | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Aurora, CO | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | Greenwood Village, CO | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Independence Institute | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Step Denver | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $2,000 |
| Judi's House | Aurora, CO | Aid to community | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $2,000 |
| The Delta Chi Association | Indianapolis, IN | Aid to community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $784,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,162,803 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349105000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0272148
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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