Townsend Family Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyAspen, Colorado · EIN 36-4199459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$264K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $48,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational - becker friedman institute townsend price theory camp | $140,599 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Public policy research organization - operations | $48,400 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Arts - dance | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Public policy - operations | $25,000 |
| The Seaquist House Foundation | Mason, TX | Preservation | $25,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational - ucch service committee | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,199 | 6 |
| 2024 | $283,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $216,100 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621189349100232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4199459
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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