Private foundation · Golden, CO

Standing Pines Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K – $10K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
7
Repeat grantees
2
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.
ContactEDWARD FRONAPFEL OR LAURA VANDERHYE · 3032292200
MaterialsSUBMIT NAME, PURPOSE OF REQUESTED GRANT, ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND DEFINED MISSION STATEMENT.
RestrictionsCHRISTIAN AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ONLY.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Laura Vanderhye
CHAIRPERSON
Edward L Fronapfel
CO-CHAIRMAN
Diane L Fronapfel
DIRECTOR (THROUGH 12/20)

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

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
42
Total grants awarded
$716K
Total amount
$17K
Average grant
$65K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$80K
2 grants
2023
$94K
8 grants
2022
$82K
5 grants
2021
$125K
6 grants
2020
$5K
1 grants
2019
$65K
3 grants
2018
$82K
4 grants
2017
$70K
4 grants
2016
$28K
2 grants
2015
$54K
4 grants
2014
$25K
1 grants
2013
$7K
2 grants

Top recipients

17 grants · CO
$266K
Colorado Give Foundation
1 grant · CO
$65K
6 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$55K
1 grant · CA · ✓ Exact match
$50K
1 grant · CO · ✓ Exact match
$50K
1 grant · CO · ✓ Exact match
$50K
The Wild Life Sanctuary
1 grant · CO
$50K
4 grants · CO · ≈ likely match
$35K
1 grant · CO · ✓ Exact match
$25K
Cross Purpose
1 grant · CO
$25K

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

Colorado Give Foundation
TO SUPPORT BEYOND HOME, JUSTICE AND MERCY LEGAL AID CENTER, AND WHIZ KIDS
CO · TY 2024
$65K
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
TO SUPPORT DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY
CO · TY 2024
$15K
Ralston House
TO SUPPORT A SAFE PLACE TO INVESTIGATE CHILD ABUSE AND ENSURE VICTIM SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
CO · TY 2023
$25K
Cross Purpose
TO SUPPORT RELATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SPIRITUAL POVERTY THROUGH CAREER AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CO · TY 2023
$25K
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
TO SUPPORT DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY
CO · TY 2023
$15K
Engineers Without Borders USA
TO SUPPORT ENGINEERING PROJECTS THAT EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO MEET THEIR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
CO · TY 2023
$9K
Acec Colorado Foundation
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Thunder Puppy
TO SUPPORT SAVING & REHABILITATING AT-RISK CANINES WITH POSITIVE ENHANCEMENT, DOG PSYCHOLOGY AND THERAPY
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Imagine
TO SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Lincoln Hills Cares
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Packs of Hope
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS TO FOSTER CHILDREN
CO · TY 2022
$50K
Acec Colorado Foundation
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING
CO · TY 2022
$12K
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
TO SUPPORT DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY.
CO · TY 2022
$10K
Lincoln Hills Cares
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING
CO · TY 2022
$10K
Canyon Cares
TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CO · TY 2022
$40
New Life Ministries
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR REHABILITIATION SERVICES
CA · TY 2021
$50K
The Wild Life Sanctuary
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE RESCUE AND CARE OF ENDANGERED AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
CO · TY 2021
$50K
Lincoln Hills Cares
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING
CO · TY 2021
$10K
Imagine Foundation
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES
CO · TY 2021
$10K
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
TO PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Canyon Cares
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
CO · TY 2021
$40
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
TO PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY
CO · TY 2020
$5K
Centerpoint Community Church
SUPPORT OF ONGOING MINISTRIES
CO · TY 2019
$50K
Lincoln Hills Cares
SUPPORT OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPANTS
CO · TY 2019
$10K
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
TO PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY
CO · TY 2019
$5K
SUPPORT OF ONGOING MINISTRIES
CO · TY 2018
$50K
SUPPORT OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTICIPANTS
CO · TY 2018
$25K
TRANSFORM LIVES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS BARRIERS OF ECONOMIC STATUS, ETHNICITY, AND CULTURE.
CO · TY 2018
$4K
SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
CO · TY 2018
$3K
SUPPORT OF ONGOING MINISTRIES
CO · TY 2017
$50K
Strengthen the University's ability to provide educational experience to students.
CO · TY 2017
$13K
SUPPORT ONGOING MINISTRIES OF THE ORGANIZATION
CO · TY 2017
$4K
TRANSFORM LIVES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS BARRIERS OF ECONOMIC STATUS, ETHNICITY, AND CULTURE.
CO · TY 2017
$3K
SUPPORT OF ONGOING MINISTRIES
CO · TY 2016
$25K
TRANSFORM LIVES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS BARRIERS OF ECONOMIC STATUS, ETHNICITY, AND CULTURE.
CO · TY 2016
$3K
SUPPORT OF ONGOING MINISTRIES
CO · TY 2015
$41K
Strengthen the University's ability to provide educational experience to students.
CO · TY 2015
$10K
TRANSFORM LIVES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS BARRIERS OF ECONOMIC STATUS, ETHNICITY, AND CULTURE.
CO · TY 2015
$3K
FEED AND CARE FOR ANIMALS LOCATED AT THE SANCTUARY.
CO · TY 2015
$250
Strengthen the University's ability to provide educational experience to students.
CO · TY 2014
$25K
SUPPORT OF ONGOING MINISTRIES
CO · TY 2013
$5K
SUPPORT STUDENTS SEEKING A DEGREE IN ENGINEERING
CO · TY 2013
$2K

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