The Porphyry Road Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoulder, Colorado · EIN 84-1605637 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$192K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $12,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Helping people affected by crisis | $23,000 |
| Ultimate Peace Inc | Deerfield, IL | General support for ultimate peace, inc. | $22,000 |
| Inewsource | San Diego, CA | To support reporters and journalism | $18,000 |
| Colorado CASA | Denver, CO | To help children who have experienced abuse and neglect | $12,000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | Supports unhoused youth and their families | $12,000 |
| Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary | Henderson, CO | Contribution to animal residents | $12,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation | Denver, CO | Help low-income Coloradan facing a life-altering crisis | $12,000 |
| Lucky Duck | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted donation to help alleviate the suffering of homelessness throughout San Diego County | $12,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support for Wikimedia Foundation | $12,000 |
| Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | Pagosa Springs, CO | General Support for Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | $12,000 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | Erie, CO | To rescue farmed animals | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | Pagosa Springs, CO | General Support for Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | $10,000 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | Support HIAS to respond to emergencies and disasters around the world | $10,000 |
| Good Life Refuge | Longmont, CO | General Support for Good Life Refuge | $10,000 |
| MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation | Audubon, PW | To promote awareness, education, and research on MdDS | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $221,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1605637
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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