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Denver Public Library Friends Foundation

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 846036979  ·  Private foundation

Based in Denver, Colorado, Denver Public Library Friends Foundation has awarded $9.7M across 6 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Denver Public Library. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.6M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Denver Public Library Friends Foundation funds

Denver Public Library Friends Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Denver Public Library
SEE PART IV
Denver, CO$3.3M2022
Denver Public Library
SEE PART IV
Denver, CO$1.7M2024
Denver Public Library
Special programs,services & materials
Denver, CO$1.7M2017
Denver Public Library
Special programs,services & materials
Denver, CO$1.6M2020
Denver Public Library
SEE PART IV
Denver, CO$815K2023
Denver Public Library
Special programs,services & materials
Denver, CO$641K2018

Denver Public Library Friends Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$641K
2020$1.6M
2022$3.3M
2023$815K
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Denver Public Library Friends Foundation

Denver Public Library Friends Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at dplfriends.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Denver Public Library Friends Foundation

Does Denver Public Library Friends Foundation accept grant applications?
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Denver Public Library Friends Foundation fund?
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Denver Public Library, Denver Public Library, Denver Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Denver Public Library Friends Foundation give in grants?
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 6 grants.
Where is Denver Public Library Friends Foundation located?
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 846036979.
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About this profile. This page is built from Denver Public Library Friends Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Denver Public Library Friends Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.