Private foundation · Denver, CO
Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation
Typical grant size
$1K – $2K – $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
38
Repeat grantees
13
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Darin L Schanker
CHARIMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
J Kyle Bachus
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
6964.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
112
Total grants awarded
$678K
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$78K
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$185K
40 grants
2023
$136K
17 grants
2022
$106K
18 grants
2021
$148K
22 grants
2020
$104K
15 grants
Top recipients
Madd
4 grants · CO
$267K
Madd Colorado
1 grant · CO
$78K
4 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$73K
Kenzi's Causes
1 grant · CO
$22K
Jamlac Benefit
2 grants · CO
$20K
2 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$20K
Jamlac
1 grant · CO
$17K
1 grant · CO · ✓ Exact match
$16K
Colorado Youth Citizenship
3 grants · CO
$11K
3 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$6K
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Madd Colorado
2024 PARTNERSHIP PAYMENT TO MADD AS THE STATEWIDE SPONSOR OF MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING.
CO · TY 2024
$78K
Kenzi's Causes
2024 PARTNERSHIP WITH KENZI'S CAUSES TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF SUPPORTING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES …
CO · TY 2024
$22K
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
REIMBURSEMENT FOR DONATION IN KIND OF A SILENT AUCTION DONATION TO JAMLAC.
CO · TY 2024
$16K
The Funk Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF THE FUNK FOUNDATION A/K/A DENVER BARBARIANS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY CLUB 24/25 SEASON.
CO · TY 2024
$5K
Lafayette Warrior Rugby Club
SPONSORSHIP OF THE LAFAYETTE WARRIORS IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501…
PA · TY 2024
$4K
Garretson's Sport Center
IN KIND DONATION OF PRACTICE JERSEYS TO THE FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
CO · TY 2024
$4K
Childsafe Colorado Inc
SPONSOR OF THE CHILDSAFE CELEBRATION OF HEALING TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF TO BREAK THE CYCLE AND HEAL THE TRAUMA RESUL…
CO · TY 2024
$4K
Ralston House Child Advocacy Center
SPONSORSHIP OF THE RALSTON HOUSE DINNER TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE AND HEAL THE TRAUMA RESULTING FROM C…
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Hope Animal - Assisted Crisis Response
SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH ANIMAL-A…
OR · TY 2024
$3K
Spina Bifida Association of Colorado
SPONSOR OF THE 2024 SPINA BIFIDA WINTER PARTY.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Fossil Ridge High School
SPONSORSHIP OF THE FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Special Olympics Colorado
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR HALL OF FAME EVENT AND THEIR VISION: BY PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS, PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILIT…
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Brandon and Paul Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR ANNUAL WAL BOP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG D…
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Fort Collins Hs Gridiron Boosters
SPONSORSHIP OF THE FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
3hopeful Hearts
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR MUSIC PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THEIR MISSION OF PROVIDING GRIEF-INFORMED SUPPORT TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP …
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Lgbt Community Center of Colorado
SPONSOR OF THE PRIDE DAY 5K BOOTH.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Kristi Visocky Memorial Foundation
SCORECARD SPONSOR FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL KRISTI VISOCKY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT.
CO · TY 2024
$2K
The Center for Family Outreach
SPONSORING ART AND COOKING CLASSES TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF ADDRESSING CHALLENGES WITH ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORS AND FAMIL…
CO · TY 2024
$2K
Neuability
SPONSORSHIP OF THE ROUNDS 2024 EVENT THAT RAISES FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE LOWEST COST OF SERVICES IN THE NATION AS A NONPRO…
CO · TY 2024
$2K
Alameda International Sr High School
SPONSORSHIP OF THE 50TH ANNUAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT TO ASSIST WITH UNIFORMS, PRACTICE EQUIPMENT, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND …
CO · TY 2024
$2K
The Limb Preservation Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF THE GOLF CLASSIC TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF PROVIDING SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING LIFE …
CO · TY 2024
$2K
Pinnacol Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR GOLF TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF CREATING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILD…
CO · TY 2024
$2K
The Matthews House
MONTHLY PAYMENT OF ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF EMPOWERING YOUTH AND FAMILIES BY GROWING CONNECTION, S…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Tee It Up for Veterans Llc
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR GOLF EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE HONOR BELL FOUNDATION.
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Almost Home Inc
SPONSORED THE SPRING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS EVENT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION.
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Hope for Hooves Rescue and Adoption
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR DIAMONDS & DENIM EVENT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND FIND FOREVER LOVING HO…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Canine Partners of the Rockies
SPONSORSHIP OF THE CANINE PARTNERS OF THE ROCKIES BOWTIES AND TAILS GALA IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION OF PROVIDING EXTENS…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Clothes to Kids of Denver
SPONSORSHIP OF THE READING, WRITING AND A WARDROBE LUNCHEON TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE NEW AND QUALITY USED CLO…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Karis Community
SPONSORSHIP OF THE 49 YEARS OF HOPE & HEALING EVENT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF A COMMUNITY-ORIENTED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Illuminate Colorado Inc
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR ANNUAL LIGHT THE WAY FUNDRAISER SPONSOR TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, ORGANIZ…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
SPONSORSHIP OF COLORADO COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT'S ANNUAL DENIM DAY TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF PROVIDING LEADER…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Denver Childrens Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS EVENT - THIS EVENT PROVIDES DISADVANTAGED DENVER-AREA CHILDREN THE OPPORTUN…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
SPONSORSHIP OF THE HOLIDAY CONCERTS OF THIS ORGANIZATION OF INTERNATIONALLY AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA SERVING MU…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Martyred Angels Foundation
DONATION TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: WE PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING AFTER THE TRAGI…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Gateway Domestic Violence Services
SPONSORSHIP OF THE CORKS FOR CAUSE EVENT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION.
CO · TY 2024
$1K
American Heroes in Action
SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURES TO AMERICAN HEROES INCLUDING COMBAT WOUNDED VETERANS,…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
Azteca Boxing Club
SPONSORSHIP OF THE G TOWN THROW DOWN TO SUPPORT THEIR VISION IS TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE…
CO · TY 2024
$1K
George Washington High School
2024 BANNER SPONSOR OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM.
CO · TY 2024
$900
Fort Collins Diamond Baseball Boosters
BANNER SPONSOR FOR THE FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM.
CO · TY 2024
$600
Pi Pi Sigma Foundation
SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR HATS OF EXCELLENCE FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF AS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERIN…
CO · TY 2024
$500
Madd
CONTRIBUTIONS & SPONSORSHIPS
CO · TY 2023
$77K
Dolls for Daughters
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$22K
Jamlac
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$17K
Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$4K
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
SPONSORSHIP
IA · TY 2023
$3K
Special Olympics Colorado
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Maxfund Animal Shelter
SPONSORSHIPS
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Kristi Visocky Memorial Foundation
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Fort Collins Gridiron Boosters
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Neuability
SPONSORSHIP
CO · TY 2023
$1K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.