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Caruthers Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Eks&H Family Office Services. It holds total assets of $11.6M. Annual income is reported at $601K. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2010 to $12M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Colorado, New York, District of Columbia. According to available records, Caruthers Family Foundation has made 75 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $273K in 2020 to $531K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $140K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 14 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.
Caruthers Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 75 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, NE, MI.
Caruthers Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 75 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $140K.
Caruthers Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Caruthers Family Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin H Caruthers | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fiona M Caruthers | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$559K
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
$12.8M
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
$531K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$516K
Distribution Amount
$625K
Total Grants
75
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wild Animal SanctuaryGENERAL FUND | Keenesburg, CO | $107K | 2023 |
| Cu Foundation Fbo Biochemistry DeptGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Island School (Kauai)GENERAL FUND | Lihue, HI | $100K | 2023 |
| Bravo Co At Beaver CreekGENERAL FUND | Vail, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife FoundationGENERAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Colorado Music Festival & Center For Musical ArtsGENERAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationGENERAL FUND | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Elephant Wo BordersGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Red Cross Fbo Hawaii WildfiresGENERAL FUND | Lihue, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| The Marine Mammal CenterGENERAL FUND | Sausalito, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Doctors Wo BordersGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boulder Philharmonic OrchrstraGENERAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Islands Land TrustGENERAL FUND | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs Channel 6GENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Iain Nicolson Audubon Center At Rowe SanctuaryGENERAL FUND | Gibbon, NE | $80K | 2022 |
| Parlando IncorporatedGENERAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Southwest Llama RescueGENERAL FUND | Kerrville, TX | $12K | 2022 |
| GreenpeaceGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Colorado Public Television Channel12GENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Colorado Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Centennial, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain PbsGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Kgnu RadioGENERAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| NrdcGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Ocean ConservancyGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Pacific Whale FoundationGENERAL FUND | Wailuku, HI | $1K | 2022 |
| Odc NetworkGENERAL FUND | Holland, MI | $140K | 2021 |
| Perron InstituteGENERAL FUND | — | $122K | 2021 |
| Colorado Music Festival And CenterGENERAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $15K | 2021 |