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The Anna and John J Sie Foundation

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 836058353  ·  Private foundation

The Anna and John J Sie Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.8M in annual giving against $43.8M in assets. This page documents the 345 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Anna and John J Sie Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$43.8M
Total assets
345
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Anna and John J Sie Foundation funds

The Anna and John J Sie Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationMental HealthSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, low-income communities, veterans, women girls.

childrendisabledfamilieslow-income communitiesveteranswomen girlsyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Anna and John J Sie Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Denver Art Museum
General operating support
Denver, CO$2.4M2019
Denver Art Museum
Captial campaign
Denver, CO$2.4M2019
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
FOR RESEARCH/EDU/ADVOCACY/GRANTS.
Denver, CO$1.4M2024
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
FOR RESEARCH/EDU/ADVOCACY/GRANTS.
Denver, CO$1.2M2023
Denver Film Society
FOR AUDIENCES TO DISCOVER FILM.
Denver, CO$966K2024
Children's Hospital Colorado
PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE
Aurora, CO$847K2024
University of Colorado Foundation
FOR DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH.
Denver, CO$750K2024
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
To improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome by supporting basic research, clinical research and clinical care
Denver, CO$635K2020
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
FOR SHARED STAFF, SERVICES & FACILIT
Denver, CO$595K2022
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
General operating support
Denver, CO$526K2019
University of Colorado Foundation
Linda Crnic Institute
Denver, CO$500K2019
University of Denver - 2101
Support Daniels College of Business - Rizzuto Chair for Excellance program.
Denver, CO$500K2019
University of Colorado Foundation
FOR DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH.
Denver, CO$500K2022
University of Colorado Foundation
Linda Crnic Institute Flexible Endowment Research Fund to support basic science research in Down Syndrome at the Linda Crnic Institute at th
Denver, CO$500K2020
University of Colorado Foundation
FOR DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH.
Denver, CO$500K2023

The Anna and John J Sie Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$8.2M
2020$2.7M
2022$2.4M
2023$3.1M
2024$5.1M

How to apply for funding from The Anna and John J Sie Foundation

The Anna and John J Sie 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 The Anna and John J Sie Foundation

Does The Anna and John J Sie Foundation accept grant applications?
The Anna and John J Sie 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 The Anna and John J Sie Foundation fund?
The Anna and John J Sie Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Denver Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Anna and John J Sie Foundation give in grants?
The Anna and John J Sie Foundation reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.5M over 345 grants.
Where is The Anna and John J Sie Foundation located?
The Anna and John J Sie Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 836058353.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Anna and John J Sie 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 The Anna and John J Sie Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.