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Bardsley Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $740K. Total assets have grown from $4.5M in 2011 to $6.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and Iowa. According to available records, Bardsley Foundation has made 50 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $341K and $721K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $721K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $255K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$198K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bardsley Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, IA, MA.
Bardsley Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 50 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $255K.
Bardsley Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bardsley Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Kitt | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$416K
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
$7.8M
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
$356K
Contributions
$55K
Net Investment Income
$302K
Distribution Amount
$364K
Total: $5.9M
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Colorado FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $220K | 2023 |
| Colorado Youth Tennis FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $33K | 2023 |
| Nathan Yip FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Children'S Diabetes FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Aurora, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Colorado Ballet CompanyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $12K | 2023 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation IncGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Merrimack CollegeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | North Andover, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Central City Opera House AssociationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Opera ColoradoGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Englewood, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Tennyson Center For ChildrenGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Cornell CollegeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Mount Vernon, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Guam National Tennis FederationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Hagatna, GU | $5K | 2023 |
| Scripps Institution Of OceanographyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | La Jolla, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kent DenverGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Englewood, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| St Anne'S Episcopal SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Denver Dumb Friends LeagueGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Englewood, CO | $5K | 2020 |
| Demver Public Schools FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Denver, CO | $5K | 2020 |