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Solich Fund is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $21.2M. Annual income is reported at $14.2M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and California. According to available records, Solich Fund has made 116 grants totaling $21M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $4.1M in 2021 to $5.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.3M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3M, with an average award of $181K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Ohio, California, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$128K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 32 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.
Solich Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 116 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, OH, CA.
Solich Fund has distributed a total of $21M across 116 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $181K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3M.
Solich Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Solich Fund is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fowler | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Geoff Solich | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tad Herz | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Solich | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Solich | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.5M
Total Assets
$24.3M
Fair Market Value
$44.3M
Net Worth
$24.3M
Grants Paid
$5.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.6M
Distribution Amount
$2.1M
Total Grants
116
Total Giving
$21M
Average Grant
$181K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundaHEALTHCARE GENERAL SUPPORT | Aurora, CO | $3M | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationHEALTHCARE GENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Fidelity CharitableEDUCATION - COLORADO OPPORTUNITY FUND | Cincinnati, OH | $600K | 2023 |
| Central Denver Classical High SchooEDUCATION GENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $250K | 2023 |
| Prostate Conditions Education CouncHEALTHCARE GENERAL SUPPORT | Centennial, CO | $155K | 2023 |
| Prager University FoundationEDUCATION GENERAL SUPPORT | Sherman Oaks, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationEDUCATION GENERAL SUPPORT | Golf, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Arizona Caddie Leadership AcademyEDUCATION GENERAL CHARITABLE | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Colorado UpliftEDUCATION GENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Ace ScholarshipsEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Greenwood Village, CO | $49K | 2023 |
| Colorado Golf FoundationRECREATION AND SPORTS | Greenwood Plaza, CO | $31K | 2023 |
| Freedom Service DogsSERVICE ANIMALSGENERAL SUPPORT | Englewood, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Navy Seal FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Virginia Beach, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Issachar Center For Urban LeadershiYouth Development/Religious | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossDisaster Relief | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Vanguard CharitableGENERAL SUPPORT - JANE'S JOYRIDE FUND | Warwick, RI | $25K | 2023 |
| Golf History Of Colorado FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| Little Souls Of TanzaniaHOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES | Lakewood, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Firefly AutismGENERAL SUPPORT | Lakewood, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Harmon Recovery FoundationDRUG/ALCOHOL RECOVERY | La Quinta, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| High Line Canal ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Centennial, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Caddie Leadership Academy Of Se WiEDUCATION GENERAL CHARITABLE | Kenosha, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Common Sense InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwood Village, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| First Tee Of PhoenixSPORTS AND RECREATION | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Castle Pines Scholarship FoundationEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Castle Rock, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| George W Bush FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Denver Street SchoolEDUCATION GENERAL SUPPORT | Lakewood, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation For ChildHEALTHCARE GENERAL SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Western Stock Show AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $250K | 2022 |