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Also known as: DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
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Diamonds In The Rough Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $74K. Total assets have grown from $300K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, California and New York. According to available records, Diamonds In The Rough Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $444K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $84K in 2020 to $294K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $100K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 6 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.
Diamonds In The Rough Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, NY.
Diamonds In The Rough Foundation has distributed a total of $444K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $100K.
Diamonds In The Rough Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Diamonds In The Rough Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R Pollak | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$444K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swc Museum CorpTHE SWC MUSEUM CORP IS AN ORGANIZATION BUILDING A MUSEUM IN ISRAEL TO BE A WORLD CENTER FOCUSING ON ISSUES OF HUMAN DIGNITY ADN RESPONSIBILITY AND PROMOTING UNITY AND RESPECT AMONG JEWS AND BETWEEN PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS. | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Jewish ExperienceTHE JEWISH EXPERIENCE OFFERS AN ENVIRONMENT FOR AUTHENTIC, MEANINGFUL EXPRESSION OF JUDAISM, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUD OR AFFILIATION. | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Radical PhilanthropiesTO DEVELOP A FLEET OF TEAMS FOR SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND BRAINSTORMING SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD'S CURRENT CHALLENGES. | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Forward DenverTO KEEP DENVER MOVING FORWARD AS A CLEAN, SAFE, COMMUNITY-ORIENTED AND BUSINESS-FRIENDLY CITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN. | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund United StatesTO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT IN ISRAEL. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| AdlTHE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE HELPS THOSE WHO ARE VICTIMS OF HATE SPEECH | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Lion Global FoundationPROVIDE COUNTER TERRORISM EDUCATION | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Global Down Syndrome FoundationTHE GLOBAL DOWN'S SYNDROME FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH RESEARCH, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. | Denver, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Moving Picture InstituteCREATE HIGH-IMPACT FILMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, INSPIRE AND EDUCATE. | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Metro DenverINSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. | Denver, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Ucla DevelopmentTO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Imagination ProductionsSTRENGTHEN YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNDERSTANDING OF AND CONNECTION TO JUDAISM. | Sunrise, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Denver Scholarship FoundationTO CREATE SUSTAINED EQUITY IN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. | Denver, CO | $580 | 2022 |
| Brents PlaceA LONG-TERM HOME FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH CANCER WHILE THEY RECEIVE TREATMENT AT HOSPITALS | Aurora, CO | $257 | 2022 |
| University Of DenverTO FURTHER EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS AND ENHANCE LIVES | Denver, CO | $25K | 2021 |
| David Horowitz Freedom CenterTO DEDEND AMERICA'S FREE SOCIETY THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION. | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Chabad Of Northwest Metro DenverTO HELP THOSE IN DENVER BASED ON JEWISH VALUES | Westminster, CO | $180 | 2021 |
| Jewish ColoradoWE SECURE, STEWARD AND SHARE PHILANTHROPIC AND HUMAN RESOURCES. WE MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY IN TIMES OF NEED. | Denver, CO | $22K | 2020 |
| Simon Wiesenthal CenterTHE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER IS A GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION RESEARCHING THE HOLOCAUST AND HATE IN HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT. | Los Angeles, CA | $13K | 2020 |
| Global Down'S Syndrome FoundationTHE GLOBAL DOWN'S SYNDROME FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH RESEARCH, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. | Denver, CO | $8K | 2020 |
| National Jewish HealthNATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH IS A DENVER, COLORADO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL DOING RESEARCH AND TREATMENT IN RESPIRATORY, CARDIAC, IMMUNE AND RELATED DISORDERS. IT IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RESPECTED MEDICAL CENTER THAT DRAWS PEOPLE FROM MANY COUNTRIES TO RECEIVE CARE. | Denver, CO | $5K | 2020 |
| Jewish Family ServiceTO HELP THOSE IN DENVER BASED ON JEWISH VALUES | Denver, CO | $3K | 2020 |
| Lake Forest AcademyTO FURTHER EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS AND ENHANCE LIVES | Lake Forest, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| The Disc FoundationTO SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE SPECIAL FORCES AND THIER FAMILIES | Newport Beach, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCURE LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA, HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND MYELOMA, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | Rye Brook, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Missouri Torah IntsituteTO EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS BASED ON JEWISH VALUES | Chesterfield, MO | $1K | 2020 |
| True Grit Foundation IiTO PROVIDE RECREATION FOR THE DISABLED | Idaho Falls, ID | $1K | 2020 |
| Global Livingston InstituteTO EDUCATED AND EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AWARENESS | Denver, CO | $511 | 2020 |