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Who funds medical research in Colorado: 61 foundations, $2 million in grants

61 private foundations paid 88 grants totaling $2,021,213 to medical research nonprofits in Colorado, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The John Martin Foundation, with $1,000,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Medical research
Recipients in
Colorado
Foundations
61
Grants
88
Total granted
$2,021,213

Foundations that funded medical research in Colorado

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The John Martin FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,000,000$1,000,000Center for Disease Analysis Foundation IncPolaris observatory to support hepatitis eliminationapps.irs.gov
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust DTD 08-09-2001Fort Lauderdale, FL1$250,000$250,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Commonwealth FundNew York, NY1$154,841$154,841Center for Improving Value in Health CareUtilization of Dental and Hearing Benefits for Medicare Advantage (MA) Members in Coloradoapps.irs.gov
Susan Crown Exchange IncChicago, IL1$60,000$60,000Steadman Philippon Research InstitutePublic charityapps.irs.gov
Spruance Foundation IIWilmington, DE1$55,000$55,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteMedical researchapps.irs.gov
Every OrgSan Francisco, CA1$50,788$50,788Asclepius Snakebite FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationAtlanta, GA1$50,000$50,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Greenwald FoundationAspen, CO1$25,000$25,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteOperating supportapps.irs.gov
KHR McNeely Family FoundationSonoma, CA1$25,000$25,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Philadelphia Insurance Companies FDNBala Cynwyd, PA1$25,000$25,000Morgan Adams FoundationFor general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Wana Brands FoundationBoulder, CO1$25,000$25,000Realm of Caring FoundationGeneral Operatingapps.irs.gov
Helle Family FoundationEdwards, CO1$20,801$20,801Steadman Philippon Research InstituteTo further program servicesapps.irs.gov
Messing Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Lightner Sams Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Thiry-O'Leary FoundationCherry Hills Village, CO1$20,000$20,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteResearch in orthopaedics, sports medicine and healthy agingapps.irs.gov
Laffintr of John & Maria Tuw MainSaint Louis, MO1$15,000$15,000Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Anna and John J Sie FoundationDenver, CO1$15,000$15,000Cancer League of ColoradoFor cancer research & programs.apps.irs.gov
Groh George W Trust Fbo Med ResearchSaint Louis, MO1$12,000$12,000Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$11,000$11,000Morgan Adams Foundation11000apps.irs.gov
Bellco FoundationGreenwood Village, CO1$10,000$10,000Cancer League of Colorado IncRaising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of colorado.apps.irs.gov
Mandarich Family FoundationDenver, CO1$10,000$10,000Cancer League of ColoradoTo support seed research and funds to investigator-initiated clinical trials and service grants to organizations in colorado that support cancer patients and their families.apps.irs.gov
Morgan Family Legacy FoundationLeawood, KS1$10,000$10,000Cancer League of ColoradoTo secure the cure or control of cancer by raising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of coloradoapps.irs.gov
The Clive Cussler FoundationHighlands Ranch, CO1$10,000$10,000Morgan Adams FoundationPediatric cancer research/therapiesapps.irs.gov
The James Gang IncScituate, MA3$10,000$3,500The Rory Belle FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Precourt FoundationGreenwood Village, CO1$10,000$10,000Steadman Philippon Research Institute501(c)(3) Qualified Organizationapps.irs.gov
Weir FoundationAustin, TX1$10,000$10,000Mast Genes Research FoundationCharityapps.irs.gov
Welsh Family Foundation IncVero Beach, FL1$10,000$10,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Open Flow IncCentennial, CO1$7,500$7,500The Morgan Adams FoundationCancer researchapps.irs.gov
Marion Nine Charitable TrustSaint Louis, MO1$6,750$6,750Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Diecidue Family FoundationDenver, CO1$5,000$5,000Cancer League of ColoradoGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation IGreenwood Village, CO1$5,000$5,000Cancer League of Colorado IncGeneral operating contributionapps.irs.gov
Moore-Niederman Family Foundation Linda Moore-NiedermanScottsdale, AZ1$5,000$5,000The Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Tet Family FoundationWestminster, CO1$5,000$5,000Morgan Adams FoundationKids cancerapps.irs.gov
The Dwan Family FoundationColorado Springs, CO1$5,000$5,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteCharitable purpose of organizationapps.irs.gov
The Whitcomb Charitable FoundationGreenwood Village, CO1$5,000$5,000Cancer League of ColoradoCharitableapps.irs.gov
Vodafone Americas FoundationDenver, CO1$5,000$5,000Morgan Adams FoundationEmployee matchapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA24$4,827$1,003National Leiomyosarcoma FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnLincoln, NE1$4,000$4,000Morgan Adams FoundationFunding for families who are facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis and need assistance to keep their current home.apps.irs.gov
The Francis Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$3,500$3,500Aspen Lung ConferenceFellowshipapps.irs.gov
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family FoundationShreveport, LA1$2,500$2,500The Morgan Adams FoundationOperating expenseapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY2$2,150$2,000Finding Hope for FRRS1LGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
JoyforwardLongmont, CO1$2,000$2,000Carbon Valley Half MarathonPromote wellness, opportunitiesapps.irs.gov
McGrane Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer ResearchGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Partners in Hope FoundationEnglewood, CO1$2,000$2,000Cancer League of ColoradoGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1Wilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000Morgan Adams FoundationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
The Russell Maguire Foundation IncGreenwich, CT1$1,250$1,250Morgan Adams FoundationTo further the foundations charitable mission of education, helping those in need, and animal rescueapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$1,100$1,100Cancer League of Colorado FoundationHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$1,100$1,000Morgan Adams FoundationUw grantapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Rory Belle FoundationMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
John R Oltman Charitable FoundationAvon, CO1$1,000$1,000Steadman Philippon Research InstituteGeneral unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Michaux Family FoundationFlower Mound, TX1$1,000$1,000Morgan Adams FoundationSocial servicesupportapps.irs.gov
RJ Clark Family FoundationCentennial, CO1$1,000$1,000Cancer League of Colorado IncTo provide outpatient treatmentprogram for victims of child sexualabuse.apps.irs.gov
Ron and Mary Pott Family FoundationDenver, CO1$1,000$1,000Cancer League of ColoradoGeneral usageapps.irs.gov
The Joseph Henry Edmondson FoundationColorado Springs, CO1$1,000$1,000Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$781$781CDG CareMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$600$600Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Longwell Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$500$500Morgan Adams FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Fanwood FoundationNew York, NY1$500$500Brody Huber FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Otter Cares Foundation Aka Ottercares FoundationFort Collins, CO1$275$275Fetal Health FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Jensen Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$250$250Cancer League of Colorado IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The William Penn FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$200$200CDG CareGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The John Martin FoundationCenter for Disease Analysis Foundation IncLafayette, COPolaris observatory to support hepatitis elimination$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
James & Beatrice Salah Charitable Trust DTD 08-09-2001Steadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COProgram support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Commonwealth FundCenter for Improving Value in Health CareGlendale, COUtilization of Dental and Hearing Benefits for Medicare Advantage (MA) Members in Colorado$154,841apps.irs.gov
Susan Crown Exchange IncSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COPublic charity$60,000apps.irs.gov
Spruance Foundation IISteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COMedical research$55,000apps.irs.gov
Every OrgAsclepius Snakebite FoundationAurora, COGeneral support$50,788apps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Philadelphia Insurance Companies FDNMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COFor general charitable purposes$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Wana Brands FoundationRealm of Caring FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral Operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Greenwald FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COOperating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
KHR McNeely Family FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVali, COGeneral operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Helle Family FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COTo further program services$20,801apps.irs.gov
The Lightner Sams Foundation IncMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Messing Family Charitable FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Thiry-O'Leary FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COResearch in orthopaedics, sports medicine and healthy aging$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Anna and John J Sie FoundationCancer League of ColoradoEnglewood, COFor cancer research & programs.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Laffintr of John & Maria Tuw MainMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Groh George W Trust Fbo Med ResearchMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$12,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, CO11000$11,000apps.irs.gov
Morgan Family Legacy FoundationCancer League of ColoradoDenver, COTo secure the cure or control of cancer by raising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of colorado$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mandarich Family FoundationCancer League of ColoradoEnglewood, COTo support seed research and funds to investigator-initiated clinical trials and service grants to organizations in colorado that support cancer patients and their families.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bellco FoundationCancer League of Colorado IncEnglewood, CORaising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of colorado.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Weir FoundationMast Genes Research FoundationCentennial, COCharity$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Clive Cussler FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COPediatric cancer research/therapies$10,000apps.irs.gov
Welsh Family Foundation IncSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COUnrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Precourt FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, CO501(c)(3) Qualified Organization$10,000apps.irs.gov
Open Flow IncThe Morgan Adams FoundationDenver, COCancer research$7,500apps.irs.gov
Marion Nine Charitable TrustMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$6,750apps.irs.gov
Diecidue Family FoundationCancer League of ColoradoEnglewood, COGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Whitcomb Charitable FoundationCancer League of ColoradoEnglewood, COCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation ICancer League of Colorado IncEnglewood, COGeneral operating contribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
Tet Family FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COKids cancer$5,000apps.irs.gov
Vodafone Americas FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COEmployee match$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Dwan Family FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COCharitable purpose of organization$5,000apps.irs.gov
Moore-Niederman Family Foundation Linda Moore-NiedermanThe Morgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Viking Foundation of LincolnMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COFunding for families who are facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis and need assistance to keep their current home.$4,000apps.irs.gov
The Francis Family FoundationAspen Lung ConferenceParker, COFellowship$3,500apps.irs.gov
The James Gang IncThe Rory Belle FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$3,500apps.irs.gov
The James Gang IncThe Rory Belle FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$3,500apps.irs.gov
The James Gang IncThe Rory Belle FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family FoundationThe Morgan Adams FoundationDenver, COOperating expense$2,500apps.irs.gov
Partners in Hope FoundationCancer League of ColoradoEnglewood, COGeneral fund$2,000apps.irs.gov
JoyforwardCarbon Valley Half MarathonFirestone, COPromote wellness, opportunities$2,000apps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncFinding Hope for FRRS1LFort Collins, COGeneral contribution$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1Morgan Adams FoundationDenver, COUnrestricted gift$2,000apps.irs.gov
McGrane Family FoundationWings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer ResearchCastle Pines, COGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Russell Maguire Foundation IncMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COTo further the foundations charitable mission of education, helping those in need, and animal rescue$1,250apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncCancer League of Colorado FoundationEnglewood, COHealth and human services$1,100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Leiomyosarcoma FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$1,003apps.irs.gov
Ron and Mary Pott Family FoundationCancer League of ColoradoEnglewood, COGeneral usage$1,000apps.irs.gov
RJ Clark Family FoundationCancer League of Colorado IncEnglewood, COTo provide outpatient treatmentprogram for victims of child sexualabuse.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Michaux Family FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COSocial servicesupport$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Joseph Henry Edmondson FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COUw grant$1,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationRory Belle FoundationDenver, COMatching contribution (general operating support)$1,000apps.irs.gov
John R Oltman Charitable FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COGeneral unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$953apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationCDG CareColorado SPGS, COMatching gifts$781apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCDG CareColorado SPGS, COGeneral support$614apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral exempt purpose$600apps.irs.gov
The Fanwood FoundationBrody Huber FoundationDenver, COGeneral purpose$500apps.irs.gov
Longwell Family FoundationMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAicardi Goutieres SyndromeCrested Butte, COGeneral support$471apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer ResearchCastle Pines, COGeneral support$349apps.irs.gov
Otter Cares Foundation Aka Ottercares FoundationFetal Health FoundationLittleton, COGeneral & Unrestricted$275apps.irs.gov
The Jensen Family Charitable FoundationCancer League of Colorado IncEnglewood, COGeneral & Unrestricted$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFoundation for Addies ResearchAurora, COGeneral support$204apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationColorado Parkinson Foundation IncColorado Springs, COGeneral support$201apps.irs.gov
The William Penn FoundationCDG CareColorado Springs, COGeneral support$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFetal Health FoundationLittleton, COGeneral support$199apps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncMorgan Adams FoundationDenver, COGeneral contribution$150apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationColorado Prevention CenterAurora, COGeneral support$109apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIhme FoundationAurora, COGeneral support$105apps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationWings of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer ResearchCastle Pines, COMatch credit card donation (501(c)3) grant$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInternational Dyslexia Association- Rocky Mountian BranchBoulder, COGeneral support$85apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDan Lewis Foundation for Brain Regeneration ResearchDenver, COGeneral support$80apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCure Amd FoundationBoulder, COGeneral support$78apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCancer League of Colorado IncEnglewood, COGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSummers Way FoundationCentennial, COGeneral support$64apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAble Kids FoundationFort Collins, COGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAltermed Research FoundationFort Collins, COGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOne World Heart ProjectDenver, COGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSLV Cancer Relief Fund IncAlamosa, COGeneral support$26apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFindcure Org IncAurora, COGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCarbon Valley Half MarathonFirestone, COGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNoven Charitable FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$19apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUniversity of Colorado Hospital FoundationDenver, COGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov

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