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Left Hand Foundation

Boulder, Colorado  ·  EIN 841550837  ·  Private foundation

Left Hand Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $7.0M in assets. This page documents the 14 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Left Hand Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.0M
Total assets
14
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Left Hand Foundation funds

Left Hand Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, scientific research.

Community ImprovementScientific Research

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Left Hand Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Denver Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
Denver, CO$550K2020
The Denver Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
Denver, CO$510K2018
The Denver Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
Denver, CO$465K2019
University of Colorado Boulder
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EFFORTS IN QUANTUM ENGINEERING
Boulder, CO$445K2020
Opportunity International
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MEN TO BUILD THEIR BUSINESSES, SEND THEIR KIDS TO SCHOOL, FEED THEIR FAMILIES, AND TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUN
Chicago, IL$392K2020
The Denver Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
Denver, CO$300K2023
The Denver Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES
Denver, CO$220K2024
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RESEARCH FOR A CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Denver, CO$20K2024
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RESEARCH FOR A CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Denver, CO$20K2019
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RESEARCH FOR A CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Denver, CO$20K2022
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RESEARCH FOR A CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Denver, CO$20K2020
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RESEARCH FOR A CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Denver, CO$20K2023
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RESEARCH FOR A CURE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Denver, CO$20K2018
African Food Peace Foundation
SUPPORT THE WORK OF UGANDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMME.
Concord, MA$15K2020

Left Hand Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$530K
2019$485K
2020$1.4M
2022$20K
2023$320K
2024$240K

How to apply for funding from Left Hand Foundation

Left Hand 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 Left Hand Foundation

Does Left Hand Foundation accept grant applications?
Left Hand 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 Left Hand Foundation fund?
Left Hand Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Denver Foundation, The Denver Foundation, The Denver Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Left Hand Foundation give in grants?
Left Hand Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 14 grants.
Where is Left Hand Foundation located?
Left Hand Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841550837.
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About this profile. This page is built from Left Hand 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 Left Hand Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.