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Osage Initiatives is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $617K. Annual income is reported at $112K. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Osage Initiatives has made 34 grants totaling $121K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $34K in 2021 to $87K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 12 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.
Osage Initiatives primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MA.
Osage Initiatives has distributed a total of $121K across 34 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K.
Osage Initiatives typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Osage Initiatives is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Jarvis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Prancan | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Tafoya | SECRT/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Cordova | VICE- PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jm Enos Tafoya | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$617K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$617K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$121K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Angel HeartPROVIDE MEALS FOR THOSE W/ ILLNESSES | Denver, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| National Western Junior LivestockSUPPORT JR LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIPS | Denver, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesPROVIDE FUND FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Dtc Shares FoundationPROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SERVICES | Centenial, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaEVENT SUPPORT FOR GEN OPERATIONS | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Sleep In Heavenly Peace DenverSUPP / BUILD BEDS FOR LESS FORTUNATE | Higlands Ranch, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Denver Health FoundationSUPPORT FOR DEN HEALTH PARAMEDICS | Denver, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Cobbled StreetsSERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | Wheat Ridge, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| The Action CenterGEN SUPPRT FOR PEOPLE WITH HARDSHIPS | Lakewood, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Professional Miracles FoundationTO SUPPOR FAMILIES WITH ILL CHILDREN | Lakewood, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Nat'L Sports Cntr For The DisabledSUPPORT SPORTS FOR DISABLED | Denver, CO | $515 | 2022 |
| Reel RecoveryGEN. SUPPT TO HELP MEN WITH CANCER | Needham, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| The Wild Animal SanctuaryPROG SUPP/WILD ANIMAL RESCUE/SHELTER | Keenesburg, CO | $510 | 2021 |
| St Augustine Food PantryFOOD ASSISTANCE | Brighton, CO | $500 | 2021 |