The Anschutz Foundation
Gave $70.4M in 2023Denver, Colorado · EIN 74-2316617 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70,370,780 and $70,370,780.
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How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | The Anschutz Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 17th Street Suite 2400, Denver CO 80202 |
| tac-info@tac-denver.com | |
| Form and materials | Realizing that the cost of preparing a grant proposal can be a major expense, the Foundation recommends that new applicants send a one to two page letter of inquiry. The Foundation will use this letter as part of its screening process. Upon review of your letter, a member of the Foundation staff may contact you for further information and provide access to our on-line application which will ask you to provide additional information. Your request will remain under consideration until you receive notification that it has been either denied or awarded. |
| Deadlines | Proposal deadlines are January 15, March 30, July 15, and September 30. Dates may change annually, p… (truncated in the filing) |
| Restrictions | The Anschutz Foundation operates as a general purpose foundation and provides grants to causes and organizations primarily in Colorado that support youth development and education, health and wellness, human services and improving quality of life-with special focus on promoting personal values and responsibilities. The Foundation does not make donations directly to individuals or to any organization that does not qualify as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service. |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld | Attached, CO | General support | $70,370,780 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name withheld | Attached, CO | General support | -$14,956,340 |
Name withheld: we could not match the recipient to an IRS-registered organization, and the name may be a person's. Amount, place and purpose are as filed.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,370,780 | 2 |
| 2022 | $71,158,807 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532879349100718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2316617
- Profile updated Nov 11, 2026 · Report a mistake
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