The Norwood Foundation
Historical FunderColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 01-0705471 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.1M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$115.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,740 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Christopher S Jenkins |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S Tejon St Suite 222, Colorado Springs CO 80903 |
| Phone | 7195932600 |
| Form and materials | See attached application form required for scholarships. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Individuals pursuing a college education must be a high school graduate. Individuals seeking trade or vocational skills need not be a high school graduate, but must comply with the admission requirements of the training institution. In addition the Foundation will support organizations and activities that pursue religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes and for the prevention of cruelty to children. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapha Foundation Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $2,800,000 |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundations | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $1,566,337 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $275,000 |
| Advance Colorado | Englewood, CO | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| QED Foundation | Amherst, NH | General Purpose | $225,000 |
| Care & Share | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Baptists on Mission | Concord, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Center | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Dream Centers of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $92,615 |
| Penrose St Francis Health Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | St Helena, CA | General Purpose | $33,500 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Cheyenne Village | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| We Fortify | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| West Side Cares | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $16,648 |
| Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Colorado Gamma Chapter | Boulder, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fountain Valley School | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Judi's House | Denver, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak International Hill Climb | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Colorado Springs Chorale | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Early Childhood Business Council | Denver, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Richards Rubbish Roundup | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Torch of Freedom Foundation | Comfort, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $2,740 |
| Gold Buckle Ministries | Peyton, CO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Messenger International | Palmer Lake, CO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Charitable from Pass-Through Entity | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $1,582 |
| City of Manitou-Carnegie Library | Manitou Springs, CO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Goodwill of Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of the PPR | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby | Monument, CO | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Day Parade and Events | Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,112,922 | 40 |
| 2023 | $2,491,879 | 49 |
| 2022 | $2,539,627 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0705471
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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