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Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. It holds total assets of $68.4M. Annual income is reported at $5.5M. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has made 333 grants totaling $18.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $3.2M and $7M annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $7M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3.9M, with an average award of $54K. The foundation has supported 157 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 124 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.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 333 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, NY.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has distributed a total of $18.1M across 333 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $54K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3.9M.
The application deadline is Last business day of the following months: January, April, July, and October.. Foundation resources are invested in organizations contributing to denver's art and cultural community through four grant-making strategies: general operating support to arts organizations committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability; project support to support new or ongoing projects that are exceptional for their artistic merit, innovation, collaborative design and/or targeted appropach to cultural participation; arts innovation grants for the development of ground-breaking approaches to creating and presenting art, engaging new audiences, and developing new organizational/business models to strengthen capacity and financial sustainability; and capital project grants for organizaitons with which the foundation has an established relationship and for which 75% of the campaign goal has been achieved.
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Steuer | CEO/PRESIDEN | $272K | $59K | $331K |
| Ann Hovland | CFO/TREAS/SE | $147K | $29K | $176K |
| Elaine Torres | CHAIR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Dr Patricia Baca | TRUSTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Michael E Bock | VICE CHAIR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Damon Mccleese | TRUSTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Rehan K Hasan Esquire | TRUSTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Mike Yankovich | TRUSTEE | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Melissa Cheong | TRUSTEE | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Deborah Jordy | TRUSTEE | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Dwinita Mosby Tyler Phd | TRUSTEE | $750 | $0 | $750 |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$68.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$68.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
333
Total Giving
$18.1M
Average Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
157
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See StatementSEE STATEMENT | Denver, CO | $3.9M | 2024 |
| The Denver Art Museumto support Vision 2021: North Building Renovation | Denver, CO | $350K | 2022 |
| New Dance Theater Inc (Dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)to support the Campaign for the Future | Denver, CO | $200K | 2022 |
| Wonderboundto support the Wonderbound Permanent Performance and Rehearsal Facility | Denver, CO | $200K | 2022 |
| Redlineto support the Arts in Society program | Denver, CO | $200K | 2022 |
| Denver Civic Arts Foundationto support the planning and launch of the campaign for the May Bonfils Stanton Theater & Library at Loretto Heights | Denver, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Denver Museum Of Nature And Sciencein honor of Harold R. Logan, Jr. recognizing his 18 years of trustee service | Denver, CO | $75K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art - Denverfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $60K | 2022 |
| Opera Coloradofor general operating support | Englewood, CO | $60K | 2022 |
| Colorado Symphony Associationfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $60K | 2022 |
| Colorado Ballet Companyfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $60K | 2022 |
| Vfw Post 1 Foundationfor capital improvements that allow for expanded gallery space and arts programming with full accessibility | Denver, CO | $60K | 2022 |
| Central City Opera House Associationfor general operating support | Wheat Ridge, CO | $60K | 2022 |
| Su Teatrofor general operating support | Denver, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Curious Theatre Companyfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $45K | 2022 |
| Colorado Childrens Choralefor general operating support | Denver, CO | $40K | 2022 |
| Colorado Black Arts Movementfor start-up administrative and operations costs to support the opening of FreshLo/Arts | Denver, CO | $40K | 2022 |
| Museo De Las Americasfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $35K | 2022 |
| Center For Community Wealth Buildingto support the professional development of Yessica Holguin | Denver, CO | $35K | 2022 |
| Colorado Photographic Arts Center Incto support the Framing the Future capital campaign | Denver, CO | $35K | 2022 |
| Cultivandoto support the professional development of Olga Gonzalez | Commerce City, CO | $35K | 2022 |
| Art Students League Of Denverto support the Diversity in the Arts Internship Program | Denver, CO | $35K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Levitt Pavilion Denverfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| Denver Film Societyfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| Platteforumfor general operating and capital support | Denver, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum Of Denver Incfor Arts Engagement and Education Programming | Denver, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| Swallow Hill Music Associationfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| Denver Biennial Of The Americas Corporationto support the Gabriel Rico Public Art Exhibit and related programs | Denver, CO | $27K | 2022 |
| National Council Of Negro Women Denver Sectionto assist with the feasibility study of establishing the Hattie McDaniel Museum for African American Performing Arts in the Five Points neighborhood | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Centro Cultural Mexicanofor general operating and to support the Latin Beats Program | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Phamaly Theatre Companyfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Denverto support performances and educational outreach of three culturally diverse, multidisciplinary performing arts groups | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop Incfor general operating support of public-facing literary arts programs | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Emanuel Projectchicanoax Murals Of Coloradoto support the Denver Mural Preservation Project | Golden, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Associationfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Buntport Theater Companyfor general operating support | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Colorado Business Committee For The Artsfor general operating and the development of an arts advocacy plan | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Denver Digeratifor general operating support | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Rino Gives Backto support the ArtPark River Series | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Latino Cultural Arts Centerto support Phase One of the Las Bodegas: Masterplan | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Denver Young Artists Orchestra Assocto support the Alliance for Music Education Equity (AMEE) | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |