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Thiry-o'leary Foundation

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 454059068  ·  Private foundation

Thiry-o'leary Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.8M in annual giving against $31.5M in assets. This page documents the 180 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Thiry-o'leary Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.5M
Total assets
180
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Thiry-o'leary Foundation funds

Thiry-o'leary Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyPublic HealthSports & RecreationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Thiry-o'leary Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Nature Conservancy
ENVIRONMENT
Arlington, VA$1.4M2020
Unite America Institute
SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DEMOCRACY REFORM INITIATIVES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Denver, CO$609K2024
The Nature Conservancy
TO SUPPORT THE NATURE VEST PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT THE ONE CONSERVANCY FUND
San Francisco, CA$500K2022
Unite America Institute
SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DEMOCRACY REFORM INITIATIVES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Denver, CO$400K2023
The Nature Conservancy
CONSERVATION OF LANDS AND WATERS
Arlington, VA$302K2024
University of Denver
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
Denver, CO$255K2024
Gladstone Foundation
SUPPORTING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
San Francisco, CA$250K2024
Denver Hybrid College
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
Denver, CO$250K2024
The Draper Richards Kaplan
TO SUPPORT EARLY STAGE, HIGH IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS WHO ASPIRE TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Arlington, VA$250K2022
Unite America Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT
Stanford, CA$250K2022
The Nature Conservancy
TO SUPPORT IMPACT, FINANCE AND MARKETS - WAITING FOR THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER
Denver, CO$250K2022
Denver Hybrid College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boulder, CO$250K2022
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
SUPPORTING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ON CRITICAL ISSUES
Menlo Park, CA$250K2023
Denver Hybrid College
EDUCATION
Denver, CO$250K2020
Denver Hybrid College Foundation
ADVANCE EDU - TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY
Denver, CO$236K2023

Thiry-o'leary Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.8M
2022$2.4M
2023$1.8M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Thiry-o'leary Foundation

Thiry-o'leary 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 Thiry-o'leary Foundation

Does Thiry-o'leary Foundation accept grant applications?
Thiry-o'leary 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 Thiry-o'leary Foundation fund?
Thiry-o'leary Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Nature Conservancy, Unite America Institute, The Nature Conservancy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Thiry-o'leary Foundation give in grants?
Thiry-o'leary Foundation reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.0M over 180 grants.
Where is Thiry-o'leary Foundation located?
Thiry-o'leary Foundation is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454059068.
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About this profile. This page is built from Thiry-o'leary 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 Thiry-o'leary Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.