The Christian P Anschutz Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 20-0212397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$296K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
29% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | General support | $65,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | Greenwood Village, CO | General support | $50,000 |
| Colorado Thirty Group Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan State University | Denver, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | General support | $25,000 |
| Wycliffe Seed Company | Arlington, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Fbicaaa | Denver, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Headwaterslife Inc | Greenwood Village, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation | Lakewood, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Denver, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | Denver, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Business Executives for National Security | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| The Becky Baker Foundation | Pueblo, CO | General suppport | $4,000 |
| National Western Stock Show | Denver, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Tragedy Asst Prog for Survivors | Aurora, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| The Longmire Foundation | Buffalo, WY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $296,500 | 17 |
| 2022 | $412,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532879349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0212397
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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