Reel Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEnglewood, Colorado · EIN 26-3442960 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$181K
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Foundation | Denver, CO | Help college youth | $7,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters | Englewood, CO | help children | $5,000 |
| Project Hood | Chicago, IL | Assist disadvantaged youth | $5,000 |
| A Precious Child | Broomfield, CO | Help children | $5,000 |
| Be Different Foundation | Denver, CO | Helps youth | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Assists medical research | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Denver, CO | education for children | $4,500 |
| Kent Denver | Englewood, CO | educational | $4,500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | Help needy | $4,000 |
| Maxfund Adoption | Denver, CO | Help animals | $4,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Help youth | $4,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | help veterans | $4,000 |
| Young AmericanCenter for Financial Ed | Denver, CO | help children | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | help children | $4,000 |
| Friends of Man | Littleton, CO | help needy | $4,000 |
| Samaritan Purse | Boone, NC | Helps the community | $4,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | Assists children | $4,000 |
| Warren Village | Denver, CO | Provides living accomodations | $4,000 |
| Warrior Charriots | Colorado Springs, CO | Assist veterans | $4,000 |
| Back the Blue Canine Force | Centennial, CO | animalsprovides financail assist for law enforcement canine | $4,000 |
| Maxfund Day Shelter | Denver, CO | No kill animal shelter and adoption | $4,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Provides for education | $4,000 |
| Earthlinks | Denver, CO | food for the needy | $3,500 |
| Fisher House | Aurora, CO | Help needy | $3,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesbury, CO | Help animals | $3,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Alexandria, VA | help needy | $3,000 |
| Uso | Denver, CO | help military | $3,000 |
| St Francis Center | Denver, CO | Help the homeleess | $3,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | help needy | $3,000 |
| Challenge School PTCO | Denver, CO | help children | $3,000 |
| Denver Kids | Denver, CO | help children | $3,000 |
| Judy's House | Aurora, CO | Grief care | $3,000 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | Assist veterans | $3,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Fdn | Triangle, VA | Helps children | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Regional Va Medical Ctr | Aurora, CO | Provides medical care for veterans | $3,000 |
| Paws and Stripes | Albuquerque, NM | provides animal therapy to vets | $3,000 |
| Aspen Academy | Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Greenwood Village, CO | Helps youth | $3,000 |
| Urban Peak | Denver, CO | help needy | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Helps veterans | $2,500 |
| Veterans Community Project | Kansas City, MO | Helps the community | $2,500 |
| Gary Sinese Fdn | Woodland Hills, CA | Help needy | $2,000 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Pueblo, CO | Helps horses | $2,000 |
| Soldier Strong | Stamford, CT | Help veterans | $2,000 |
| Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans | Montrose, CO | help veterans | $2,000 |
| Dav | Denver, CO | Help disabled | $2,000 |
| Gradient Gives Back | Arden Hills, MN | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Childrens Reading Connection | Ithaca, NY | Provides reading instruction | $2,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Helps the needy | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Denver, CO | Helps the community | $2,000 |
| Via Love International | Commerce City, CO | Helps people | $1,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Provides food for the needy | $1,000 |
| Summer Scholars | Denver, CO | help children | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonville, FL | help veterans | $1,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | Denver, CO | Helping urban youth | $1,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Support coast guard men and women | $1,000 |
| Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | Supports veterans | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Philadelphia, PA | Helps the needy | $1,000 |
| Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | Helps veterans | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Protects wildlife | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,000 | 62 |
| 2023 | $172,500 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349101510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3442960
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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