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Schlessman Foundation Inc: 116 grants to organizations, $6.8 million (tax year ended March 2025)

Schlessman Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Denver, CO, paid 116 grants to organizations totaling $6,838,500 in its tax year ended March 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on February 17, 2026. The largest was $1,000,000 to YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO for general operations.

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EIN
846030309
Based in
Denver, CO
Assets
$140,434,410
Grants paid
$6,838,500
Tax year ended
March 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended March 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed February 17, 2026, IRS object ID 202600489349100115. It reported $6,838,500 in grants paid; 116 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park, COGeneral operationsHuman services$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, COGeneral operationsEducation$700,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COGeneral operationsAnimal-related$425,000apps.irs.gov
Roundup River RanchGypsum, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$320,000apps.irs.gov
Warren VillageDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$320,000apps.irs.gov
High Line CanalCentennial, COGeneral operations$315,000apps.irs.gov
University of DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$315,000apps.irs.gov
Greeley-Weld Habitat for HumanityGreeley, COGeneral operations$255,000apps.irs.gov
We Don't WasteDenver, COGeneral operations$237,500apps.irs.gov
Craig HospitalEnglewood, COGeneral operationsHealth care$225,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Botanic GardensDenver, COGeneral operations$215,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver, COGeneral operations$200,000apps.irs.gov
Sun Valley Kitchen and Community CenterDenver, COGeneral operations$117,500apps.irs.gov
Women's Bean ProjectDenver, COGeneral operations$113,750apps.irs.gov
Casa de PazAurora, COGeneral operationsHuman services$110,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COColorado pledge endowed scholarship$100,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Scholarship FoundationDenver, COSchlessman family foundation scholarshipEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Scottish RiteDenver, COGeneral operations$40,000apps.irs.gov
Young American'sDenver, COAmeritowne & youthbiz$38,000apps.irs.gov
Minds Matter ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operations$35,000apps.irs.gov
Metro CaringDenver, COGeneral operations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Whiz KidsDenver, COGeneral operations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Adams County Emergency Food BankCommerce City, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$25,000apps.irs.gov
DMNSDenver, COGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Girls Inc of Metropolitan DenverDenver, COGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Grid Alternatives ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Kids First Health CareCommerce City, COGeneral operationsHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High MinistriesDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sewall Child Development CenterDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Laboratory To Combat Human TraffickingDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
American Red CrossDenver, COGeneral operations$22,500apps.irs.gov
Emily Griffith FoundationDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$22,500apps.irs.gov
Mountain Resource CenterConifer, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$22,500apps.irs.gov
The Gathering PlaceDenver, COGeneral operations$21,000apps.irs.gov
EarthlinksDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$20,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$20,000apps.irs.gov
Kids in Need of DentistryCommerce City, COKind oral health centersHealth care$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lutheran Medical Center FoundationWheat Ridge, COGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mi CasaDenver, COGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral operationsHealth care$20,000apps.irs.gov
Raise the FutureDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Reading PartnersDenver, COGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Second Wind FundDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Delores ProjectDenver, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$20,000apps.irs.gov
Iliff School of TheologyDenver, COGeneral operations$19,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Street SchoolLakewood, COGeneral operations$18,000apps.irs.gov
Hope CommunitiesDenver, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$18,000apps.irs.gov
Hope House ColoradoArvada, COGeneral operationsHuman services$18,000apps.irs.gov
Parkinson Association of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral operationsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$18,000apps.irs.gov
The Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and ScientistsDenver, COGeneral operations$18,000apps.irs.gov
Celebrate EduBoulder, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampusDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Colorado Institute of Developmental Pediatrics (adam's Camp)Englewood, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Colorado UpliftDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Ekar FarmDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Environmental Learning for KidsDenver, COGeneral operationsYouth development$17,500apps.irs.gov
Lighthouse Writers WorkshopDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$17,500apps.irs.gov
Metro Denver PartnersDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Mile High 360Denver, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$17,500apps.irs.gov
Rocky Mountain Youth Medical and Nursing (dba Every Child Pediatrics)Thornton, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Teaching Peace Dba Longmont Community Justice PartnershipLongmont, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Volunteers for Outdoor ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$17,500apps.irs.gov
Work OptionsDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Blind Institute of TechnologyThornton, COGeneral operations$17,000apps.irs.gov
The Conflict CenterDenver, COGeneral operationsCrime and legal-related$16,000apps.irs.gov
Ability Connection ColoradoDenver, COStatewide family support servicesDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$15,000apps.irs.gov
Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Archway Housing and ServicesLakewood, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Augie's Quest To Cure AlsDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Bayaud EnterprisesDenver, COGeneral operationsEmployment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Book TrustDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Boys Hope Girls Hope of ColoradoAurora, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Brothers Redevelopment IncDenver, COHome modification & repairHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Butterfly PavilionWestminster, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Chanda Plan FoundationLakewood, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Clothes To Kids of DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Coal Creek Meals On WheelsLafayette, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$15,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Center for the BlindLittleton, COGeneral operationsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$15,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Fourteeners InitiativeGolden, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$15,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Village CollaborativeDenver, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
CrosspurposeDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Dental Lifeline Network - ColoradoDenver, CODonated dental services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Children's Advocacy CenterDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Inner City ParishDenver, COGeneral operationsReligion-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Kids IncDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Santa Claus ShopDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Urban GardensDenver, COGeneral operationsEnvironment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Douglas Land ConservancyCastle Rock, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Eaton Senior Communities FoundationLakewood, COGeneral operationsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Groundwork DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Integrated Family Community ServicesEnglewood, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Laradon Hall Society for Exceptional Children and AdultsDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Listen Foundation IncGreenwood Village, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Lutheran Family Services Rocky MountainsDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Maria Droste Services of ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High WorkshopDenver, COGeneral operationsEmployment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Mount Evans Hospice Inc (dba Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice)Evergreen, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Project Angel HeartDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome AssociationDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Safehouse DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Senior Support ServicesDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Seniors' Resource CenterDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Greenway FoundationDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
The GrowhausDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Kiva CenterBoulder, COGeneral operationsEnvironment$15,000apps.irs.gov
WapiyapiDenver, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$15,000apps.irs.gov
WeecycleAurora, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Food for HopeEastlake, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$12,500apps.irs.gov
Mercy HousingDenver, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Mother HouseBoulder, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Nourish Meals On WheelsCentennial, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$12,500apps.irs.gov
Phamaly Theatre CompanyDenver, COGeneral operationsArts, culture and humanities$12,500apps.irs.gov
Project PaveDenver, COGeneral operationsCrime and legal-related$12,500apps.irs.gov
Scholars UnlimitedDenver, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big SistersEnglewood, COGeneral operations$11,250apps.irs.gov
Audio Information Network of ColoradoBoulder, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended March 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed February 18, 2025, IRS object ID 202500499349100335. It reported $6,162,333 in grants paid; 112 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park, COEnduring tradition, inspired future - a campaign for camp chief ouray's second centuryHuman services$600,000apps.irs.gov
Butterfly PavilionWestminster, COGeneral operations$500,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Public Library Friends FoundationDenver, CODenver central libraryEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
Savio HouseDenver, COConstruction of savio's family residential programHuman services$500,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, COColorado pledge endowed scholarship$450,000apps.irs.gov
Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, COCapital construction of the health sciences centerEducation$400,000apps.irs.gov
Porter HospiceGreenwood Village, COGeneral operations$333,333apps.irs.gov
Roundup River RanchGypsum, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$315,000apps.irs.gov
Highline CanalCentennial, COGeneral operations$300,000apps.irs.gov
University of DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$300,000apps.irs.gov
Warren VillageDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$300,000apps.irs.gov
Kids First Health CareCommerce City, CONew clinic and admin site capital projectHealth care$250,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Scholarship FoundationDenver, COSchlessman family foundation scholarshipEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Work OptionsDenver, COGeneral operations$42,500apps.irs.gov
Scottish RiteDenver, COGeneral operations$40,000apps.irs.gov
We Don't WasteDenver, COGeneral operations$32,500apps.irs.gov
Young American'sDenver, COGeneral operations$28,000apps.irs.gov
Minds Matter ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operations$26,500apps.irs.gov
Whiz KidsDenver, COGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Adams County Emergency Food BankCommerce City, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$20,000apps.irs.gov
Craig HospitalEnglewood, COGeneral operationsHealth care$20,000apps.irs.gov
Grid Alternatives ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Metro CaringDenver, COGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Reading PartnersDenver, COGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sewall Child Development CenterDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
American Red CrossDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Emily Griffith FoundationDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$17,500apps.irs.gov
Girls Inc of Metropolitan DenverDenver, COGeneral operations$17,500apps.irs.gov
Mile High MinistriesDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$17,500apps.irs.gov
Mountain Resource CenterConifer, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$17,500apps.irs.gov
The Laboratory To Combat Human TraffickingDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$17,500apps.irs.gov
The Gathering PlaceDenver, COGeneral operations$16,000apps.irs.gov
Centro Humanitario Para Los TrabajadoresDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Zoological FoundationDenver, COAnimal care and vet sevices entranceAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
EarthlinksDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Every Child PediatricsThornton, COGeneral operationsHealth care$15,000apps.irs.gov
Kids in Need of DentistryCommerce City, COGeneral operationsHealth care$15,000apps.irs.gov
Lutheran Medical Center FoundationWheat Ridge, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Mi CasaDenver, COGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral operationsHealth care$15,000apps.irs.gov
Raise the FutureDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Second Wind FundDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Colorado Museum of Natural History Dba Denver Museum of Nature & SciencDenver, COSpace odyssey reimagined$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Delores ProjectDenver, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Iliff School of TheologyDenver, COGeneral operations$14,000apps.irs.gov
Hope CommunitiesDenver, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$13,000apps.irs.gov
Hope House ColoradoArvada, COGeneral operationsHuman services$13,000apps.irs.gov
Parkinson Association of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral operationsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$13,000apps.irs.gov
The Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and ScientistsDenver, COGeneral operations$13,000apps.irs.gov
Ability Connection ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operationsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$12,500apps.irs.gov
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampusDenver, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Colorado Lions Kidsight Program (kidsight Colorado)Centennial, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Ekar FarmDenver, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Environmental Learning for KidsDenver, COGeneral operationsYouth development$12,500apps.irs.gov
Lighthouse Writers WorkshopDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$12,500apps.irs.gov
Metro Denver PartnersDenver, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Sun Valley Kitchen and Community CenterDenver, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Teaching Peace Dba Longmont Community Justice PartnershipLongmont, COGeneral operations$12,500apps.irs.gov
Volunteers for Outdoor ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$12,500apps.irs.gov
Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenDenver, COGeneral operations$12,000apps.irs.gov
Blind Institute of TechnologyThornton, COGeneral operations$12,000apps.irs.gov
The Conflict CenterDenver, COGeneral operationsCrime and legal-related$11,000apps.irs.gov
Archway Housing and ServicesLakewood, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Audio Information Network of ColoradoBoulder, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Augies Quest To Cure AlsDenver, COGeneral operationsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bayaud EnterprisesDenver, COGeneral operationsEmployment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Book TrustDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys Hope Girls Hope of ColoradoAurora, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Brothers Redevelopment IncDenver, COGeneral operationsHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Casa de PazAurora, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Celebrate EduBoulder, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Chanda Plan FoundationLakewood, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Clothes To Kids of DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Coal Creek Meals On WheelsLafayette, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Center for the BlindLittleton, COGeneral operationsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Fourteeners InitiativeGolden, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado UpliftDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Dental Lifeline Network - ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Children's Advocacy CenterDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Inner City ParishDenver, COGeneral operationsReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Kids IncDenver, COGeneral operationsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Santa Claus ShopDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Douglas Land ConservancyCastle Rock, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Groundwork DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Integrated Family Community ServicesEnglewood, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Laradon Hall Society for Exceptional Children and AdultsDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Listen Foundation IncGreenwood Village, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lutheran Family Services Rocky MountainsDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maria Droste Services of ColoradoDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High 360Denver, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High WorkshopDenver, COGeneral operationsEmployment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Phamaly Theatre CompanyDenver, COGeneral operationsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Project Angel HeartDenver, COGeneral operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome AssociationDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Safehouse DenverDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Scholars UnlimitedDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Senior Support ServicesDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Seniors' Resource CenterDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Greenway FoundationDenver, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Kiva CenterBoulder, COGeneral operationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
WapiyapiDenver, COGeneral operationsRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
WeecycleAurora, COGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Women's Bean ProjectDenver, COGeneral operations$8,750apps.irs.gov
Food for HopeEastlake, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$7,500apps.irs.gov
Mercy HousingDenver, COGeneral operations$7,500apps.irs.gov
Mother HouseBoulder, COGeneral operations$7,500apps.irs.gov
Mount Evans Hospice Inc (dba Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice)Evergreen, COGeneral operations$7,500apps.irs.gov
Nourish Meals On WheelsCentennial, COGeneral operationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$7,500apps.irs.gov
Project PaveDenver, COGeneral operationsCrime and legal-related$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Center for Trauma & ResilienceDenver, COGeneral operationsHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big SistersEnglewood, COGeneral operations$6,250apps.irs.gov
Eaton Senior Communities FoundationLakewood, COGeneral operationsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Colorado$13,000,833

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