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Koelbel Family Foundation

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 841369773  ·  Private foundation

Koelbel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $811K in grants paid and $3.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 198 individual grants from this funder — $3.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$811K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.3M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Koelbel Family Foundation funds

Koelbel Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Koelbel Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Rocky Mountain Public Media
GENERAL OPERATING
Denver, CO$450K2020
Denver Zoological Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Denver, CO$300K2024
University of Colorado Foundation
SKI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, MEMORIAL, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Boulder, CO$264K2019
University of Colorado Foundation
SKI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, BUSINESS SCHOOL CAMPAIGN, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Boulder, CO$254K2020
University of Colorado Foundation
RETIREMENT DONATION
Denver, CO$250K2022
Denver Zoological Foundation
SEA LION UNDERWATER VIEWING CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
Denver, CO$250K2023
Denver Zoological Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Denver, CO$151K2022
Rocky Mountain Public Media
GENERAL OPERATING
Denver, CO$150K2022
High Line Canal Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING
Centennial, CO$126K2024
Highline Canal Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING
Centennial, CO$125K2022
Highline Canal Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING
Centennial, CO$125K2023
Junior Achievement Colorado
GENERAL OPERATING
Colorado Springs, CO$100K2023
Western Stock Show Association (dba National Western Stock Show)
LEGACY CAMPAIGN - FAMILIES OF THE WEST PORTAITS
Denver, CO$100K2023
University of Colorado Foundation
LEEDS BLDG EXPANSION
Denver, CO$100K2023
National Western Stock Show
GENERAL OPERATING
Denver, CO$100K2022

Koelbel Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$96K
2018$98K
2019$322K
2020$811K
2022$859K
2023$887K
2024$580K

How to apply for funding from Koelbel Family Foundation

Koelbel Family 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Koelbel Family Foundation

Does Koelbel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Koelbel Family 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 Koelbel Family Foundation fund?
Koelbel Family Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Rocky Mountain Public Media, Denver Zoological Foundation, University of Colorado Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Koelbel Family Foundation give in grants?
Koelbel Family Foundation reported $811K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.7M over 198 grants.
Where is Koelbel Family Foundation located?
Koelbel Family Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841369773.
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About this profile. This page is built from Koelbel Family 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 Koelbel Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.