Private foundation · Denver, CO

Bonfils-stanton Foundation

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Typical grant size
$4K – $10K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
134
Repeat grantees
75
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesGRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES VARY PER GRANT PROGRAM. GRANT SEEKERS ARE INVITED TO REVIEW C
ContactPRESIDENT · 3038253774
MaterialsORGANIZATIONS SEEKING GRANTS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE INQUIRY FORM FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.BONFILS-STANTONFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTS. ORGANIZATIONS CAN SUBMIT ONLY ONE PROPOSAL PER PROGRAM IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.
RestrictionsFOUNDATION RESOURCES ARE INVESTED IN 501C3 OR FISCALLY SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO DENVER'S ART AND CULTURE COMMUNITY THROUGH GENERAL OPERATING, PROJECT/PROGRAM, AND CAPITAL SUPPORT GRANTS. CAPITAL GRANTS ARE GENERALLY DIRECTED TOWARDS ORGANIZATIONS WITH BUDGETS OF LESS THAN 5 MILLION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS DENVER METRO AREA NON-PROFIT LEADERS THAT ARE DRIVING SYSTEMIC COMMUNITY CHANGE. ELIGIBLE LEADERS ARE SELECTED THROUGH A NOMINATION AND COMMUNITY PANEL PROCESS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Gary Steuer
CEO/PRES
$298K
Ann Hovland
CFO/TREAS/SE
$231K
Michael E Bock
CHAIR
$1K
Mike Yankovich
TRUSTEE
$1K
Damon Mccleese
TRUSTEE
$1K
Louise Martorano
TRUSTEE
$1K
Melissa Cheong
TRUSTEE
$1K
Amy Cara
TRUSTEE
$750
Jesse King
TRUSTEE
$750
Dr Patricia Baca
TRUSTEE
$750
Marion Chebet
TRUSTEE
$750
Elaine Torres
IMM PAST CHA
$500
Rehan K Hasan Esquire
VICE CHAIR
$500
Dwinita Mosby Tyler Phd
TRUSTEE
$500
Bobby Lefebre
TRUSTEE
$500
Deborah Jordy
TRUSTEE
$250

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
6.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'13
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
489
Total grants awarded
$23.3M
Total amount
$48K
Average grant
$4.7M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$4.7M
1 grants
2023
$3.9M
1 grants
2022
$3.5M
1 grants
2021
$3.2M
124 grants
2020
$4.0M
206 grants
2019
$4.0M
156 grants

Top recipients

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3 grants · CO
$12.1M
3 grants · CO · ≈ likely match
$1.1M
7 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
11 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$716K
11 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$691K
5 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$600K
New Dance Theater Inc (dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)
5 grants · CO
$337K
5 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$313K
5 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$270K
6 grants · CO · ≈ likely match
$270K

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

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CO · TY 2024
$4.7M
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CO · TY 2023
$3.9M
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CO · TY 2022
$3.5M
The Denver Art Museum
to support Vision 2021: North Building Renovation
CO · TY 2021
$350K
New Dance Theater Inc (dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)
to support the Campaign for the Future
CO · TY 2021
$200K
Redline
to support the Arts in Society program
CO · TY 2021
$200K
Wonderbound
to support the Wonderbound Permanent Performance and Rehearsal Facility
CO · TY 2021
$200K
Denver Civic Arts Foundation
to support the planning and launch of the campaign for the May Bonfils Stanton Theater & Library at Loretto Heights
CO · TY 2021
$100K
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
in honor of Harold R. Logan, Jr. recognizing his 18 years of trustee service
CO · TY 2021
$75K
New Dance Theater Inc (dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)
in honor of Harold R. Logan, Jr. recognizing his 18 years of trustee service
CO · TY 2021
$75K
Central City Opera House Association
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$60K
Colorado Ballet Company
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$60K
Opera Colorado
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$60K
Colorado Symphony Association
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$60K
New Dance Theater Inc (dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$60K
Museum of Contemporary Art - Denver
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$60K
Vfw Post 1 Foundation
for capital improvements that allow for expanded gallery space and arts programming with full accessibility
CO · TY 2021
$60K
Wonderbound
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$50K
Su Teatro
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$50K
Curious Theatre Company
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$45K
Colorado Black Arts Movement
for start-up administrative and operations costs to support the opening of FreshLo/Arts
CO · TY 2021
$40K
Colorado Childrens Chorale
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$40K
Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc
to support the Framing the Future capital campaign
CO · TY 2021
$35K
Center for Community Wealth Building
to support the professional development of Yessica Holguin
CO · TY 2021
$35K
Museo de Las Americas
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$35K
Cultivando
to support the professional development of Olga Gonzalez
CO · TY 2021
$35K
Museo de Las Americas
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$35K
Art Students League of Denver
to support the Diversity in the Arts Internship Program
CO · TY 2021
$35K
Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$30K
Platteforum
for general operating and capital support
CO · TY 2021
$30K
Swallow Hill Music Association
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$30K
Denver Film Society
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$30K
Childrens Museum of Denver Inc
for Arts Engagement and Education Programming
CO · TY 2021
$30K
Art Students League of Denver
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$30K
Denver Biennial of the Americas Corporation
to support the Gabriel Rico Public Art Exhibit and related programs
CO · TY 2021
$27K
Redline
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$25K
Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc
for general operating support of public-facing literary arts programs
CO · TY 2021
$25K
Phamaly Theatre Company
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$25K
Centro Cultural Mexicano
for general operating and to support the Latin Beats Program
CO · TY 2021
$25K
University of Denver
to support performances and educational outreach of three culturally diverse, multidisciplinary performing arts groups
CO · TY 2021
$25K
National Council of Negro Women Denver Section
to assist with the feasibility study of establishing the Hattie McDaniel Museum for African American Performing Arts in …
CO · TY 2021
$25K
Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$23K
Youth on Record
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$20K
West Community Economic Development Corp
general operating to support the artistic programs of D3 Arts
CO · TY 2021
$20K
Latino Cultural Arts Center
to support Phase One of the Las Bodegas: Masterplan
CO · TY 2021
$20K
Access Gallery
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$20K
Buntport Theater Company
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$20K
Denver Digerati
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$20K
Colorado Nonprofit Association
for general operating support
CO · TY 2021
$20K
Friends of Chamber Music
to support the Mosaic Project
CO · TY 2021
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.