DENVER, CO
Daniels Fund
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 841393308
- Location
- DENVER, CO
- Category
- Philanthropy & Grantmaking
- Total Assets
- $1.4B
- Annual Income
- $148.7M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 1997
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Principal Officer
- % Linda Childears
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
Daniels Fund is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is % Linda Childears. It holds total assets of $1.4B. Annual income is reported at $148.7M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$79.4M
2023+7%
Total Assets
$1.3B
2023+3%
Fair Market Value
$1.6B
2023
Net Worth
$1.3B
2023
Grants Paid
$67.4M
2023
Contributions
$0
2023
Net Investment Income
$155.7M
2023
Distribution Amount
$75.6M
2023
Total Giving by Year
$57.2M
11$56.6M
12$55.5M
13$72.1M
14$72.9M
15$71.3M
19$77.2M
20$72.5M
21$74.2M
22$79.4M
23Asset Growth
$998.5M
11$1B
12$1B
13$1.1B
14$1.1B
15$1.3B
19$1.3B
20$1.3B
21$1.3B
22$1.3B
23Investment Portfolio (2023)
Total: $146.4M
Corporate Stock: $49.1M
Corporate Bonds: $97.2M
Other Investments: $1.1B
Cash: $101K
Corporate Stock (4%)
Corporate Bonds (8%)
Other Investments (89%)
Cash (0%)
Expense Breakdown (2023)
Grants Paid$67.4M
Officer Compensation$3M
Pension & Benefits$1.2M
Travel & Conferences$1.1M
Occupancy$820K
Depreciation$514K
Legal Fees$242K
Printing & Publications$133K
Accounting Fees$54K
Revenue Sources (2023)
- Other Income
- $117.6M
- Dividends
- $5.5M
- Interest
- $347K
- Capital Gains (Net)
- $-377,693
Financial Details (2023)
- Total Revenue
- $123M
- Total Expenses
- $79.4M
- Exempt Purpose Expenses
- $77.8M
- Required Distribution
- $75.6M
- Undistributed Income
- $52M
- Grants Approved (Future)
- $25.8M
- Total Liabilities
- $17K
- Excise Tax
- $2.2M
Foundation Classification (2023)
Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$28.2M
Average Grant
$565K
Median Grant
$375K
Grant Range
Min$250K
Max$1.8M
Median: $375K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
WA: $264K (1)
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
WY: $2.6M (6)
SD
IA
IL
IL: $1.8M (1)
IN
OH
OH: $544K (1)
PA
NJ
NJ: $1.5M (2)
CA
UT
UT: $1.4M (2)
CO
CO: $17M (32)
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
DC: $1.3M (4)
AZ
NM
NM: $1.8M (1)
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
CO$17M (32)
WY$2.6M (6)
IL$1.8M (1)
NM$1.8M (1)
NJ$1.5M (2)
UT$1.4M (2)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian InstitutionNATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM - WORLD WAR II IN THE AIR | Chicago, IL | $1.8M | 2021 |
| Homewise IncNEW MEXICO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $1.8M | 2021 |
| University Of DenverSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $1.7M | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain IncorporatedJA FREE ENTERPRISE CENTER | Denver, CO | $1.5M | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - BoulderSCHOLARSHIP | Boulder, CO | $1.5M | 2021 |
| Colorado State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Fort Collins, CO | $1.1M | 2021 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce FoundationNATIONAL CIVICS BEE (NATIONAL PORTION) | Mt Laurel, NJ | $1M | 2021 |
| Colorado School Of MinesSCHOLARSHIP | Golden, CO | $942K | 2021 |
| University Of UtahSCHOLARSHIP | Salt Lake City, UT | $864K | 2021 |
| Young Americans Education Foundation2021 OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $770K | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Denver IncEMERGENCY SHELTER, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Denver, CO | $650K | 2021 |
| CrosspurposeCROSSPURPOSE LEADER PROGRAM AND CAPITAL RENOVATION PROJECT | Denver, CO | $600K | 2021 |
| University Of WyomingSCHOLARSHIP | Laramie, WY | $599K | 2021 |
| Young Americans Education Foundation2021 OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $565K | 2021 |
| Young Americans Education Foundation2021 OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $565K | 2021 |
| Young Americans Education Foundation2021 OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $564K | 2021 |
| Colorado SucceedsHOMEGROWN TALENT INITIATIVE: BUILDING COLORADO'S CAREER-CONNECTED CONTINUUM | Littleton, CO | $550K | 2021 |
| Marketing & Business Administration Research And Curriculum CenterETHICS INITIATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 2.0 | Columbus, OH | $544K | 2021 |
| Casper Family YmcaYMCAS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE TWO | Casper, WY | $500K | 2021 |
| Evanston Child Development CenterNEW FACILITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Evanston, WY | $500K | 2021 |
| Young Men'S Christian Association Sheridan CountyYMCA'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Sheridan, WY | $500K | 2021 |
| National Alliance For Public Charter SchoolsNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (NATIONAL PORTION) | Washington, DC | $500K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Salt LakePROMISE PARTNERSHIP | Salt Lake City, UT | $500K | 2021 |
| Us Chamber Of Commerce FoundationNATIONAL CIVICS BEE (COLORADO METRO PORTION) | Mt Laurel, NJ | $500K | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Preparatory SchoolPLANNING FOR EXPANSION, ACCELERATED LEARNING | Denver, CO | $400K | 2021 |
| Bridge HouseREADY TO WORK PROGRAMS | Boulder, CO | $350K | 2021 |
| University Of Northern ColoradoSCHOLARSHIP | Greeley, CO | $345K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - DenverSCHOLARSHIP | Denver, CO | $322K | 2021 |
| Colorado League Of Charter SchoolsOPERATING SUPPORT AND PLANNING AND STARTUP GRANTS FOR NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS | Denver, CO | $320K | 2021 |
| Colorado Christian UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Lakewood, CO | $309K | 2021 |
| The Other Side AcademyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Black Canyon Boys & Girls ClubMONTROSE CLUB CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Montrose, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Young Men'S Christian Association Of Metropolitan DenverYOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of America Northern RockiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN WYOMING | Sheridan, WY | $300K | 2021 |
| 50can IncNEWMEXICOKIDSCAN | Washington, DC | $300K | 2021 |
| Phoenix Multisport Dba The PhoenixGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN COLORADO | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Ace ScholarshipsCOLORADO SCHOLARSHIPS | Greenwood Village, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationDANIELS FUND ETHICS INITIATIVE 3.0 | Denver, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Care And Share IncorporatedALAMOSA FACILITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Colorado Springs, CO | $300K | 2021 |
| Ascent Classical Academy Charter SchoolsCONTINUING EXPANSION AND PLANNING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS | Golden, CO | $290K | 2021 |
| The Philanthropy RoundtablePHILANTHROPIC FREEDOM AND ANNUAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $275K | 2021 |
| We FortifyWORKING FUSION AT MILL STREET | Colorado Springs, CO | $275K | 2021 |
| University Of WashingtonSCHOLARSHIP | Seattle, WA | $264K | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of America Northern Rockies2022 RAPID RESPONSE FUND | Sheridan, WY | $250K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationDANIELS FUND ETHICS INITIATIVE 3.0 | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Colorado SucceedsEDUCATION REFORM IN COLORADO | Littleton, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| ReschoolDEMONSTRATION PROJECT | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| Valley Hope AssociationPARKER FACILITY RENOVATION | Parker, CO | $250K | 2021 |
| National Alliance For Public Charter SchoolsNEW MEXICO PROJECTS | Washington, DC | $250K | 2021 |
| Activate Work IncACTIVATE WORK - ACTIVATEIT POWERED BY PER SCHOLAS | Denver, CO | $250K | 2021 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2020-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica
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