The Little Red Hen Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoulder, Colorado · EIN 92-2163225 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,600 and $30,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni of Colorado Opera | Denver, CO | opera outreach program | $40,000 |
| Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The Equine Therapy Project | Parker, CO | Providing first responders horse therapy sessions | $10,000 |
| Gold Hill Elementary School | Boulder, CO | Adding to the green house outdoor education center for science education. Purchasing cross country skis for outdoor science program | $9,600 |
| The Academy Hospital Foundation | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($52,275). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,375 | 9 |
| 2023 | $141,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511969349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-2163225
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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