Marion Esser Kaufmann Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-3339941

Foundation Overview

Based in Evergreen, CO, Marion Esser Kaufmann Foundation has awarded 190 grants totaling $9,600,000 to organizations in Colorado, New York and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $180,000, with a median award of $40,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$9,600,000
Total Assets
$21,229,623
Median Grant (all grants)
$40,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$45,000
% Median Grant Growth
+13% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

2 of 34 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Colorado

62% of grants are awarded in Colorado, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (38%), Evergreen (28%), Wheat Ridge (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+97%

Strong 97% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (31%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Marion Esser Kaufmann Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimers Projects 2024
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2024
American Federation For Aging Research $90,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2024
Bootstraps $30,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2024
Cancer Research Institute $90,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2024
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $90,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2024
Colorado Academy $90,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2024
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2024
Zarlengo Foundation $15,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2024
National Marrow Donor Program $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2024
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2024
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2024
Angel Flight West $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2024
Mountain Area Land Trust $45,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2024
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2024
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2024
Univ Of N Carolina Rams Club $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Generl Support 2024
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimers Projects 2024
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2024
American Federation For Aging Research $90,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2024
Bootstraps $30,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2024
Cancer Research Institute $90,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2024
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $90,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2024
Colorado Academy $90,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2024
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2024
Zarlengo Foundation $15,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2024
National Marrow Donor Program $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2024
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2024
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2024
Angel Flight West $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2024
Mountain Area Land Trust $45,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2024
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2024
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2024
Univ Of N Carolina Rams Club $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Generl Support 2024
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2023
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2023
American Federation For Aging Research $90,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2023
Bootstraps $20,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2023
Cancer Research Institute $90,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2023
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $130,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2023
Colorado Academy $90,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2023
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $35,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2023
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2023
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2023
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2023
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2023
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2023
Mountain Area Land Trust $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2023
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Univ Of N Carolina Rams Club $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Generl Support 2023
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2023
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2023
American Federation For Aging Research $90,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2023
Bootstraps $20,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2023
Cancer Research Institute $90,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2023
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $130,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2023
Colorado Academy $90,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2023
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $35,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2023
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2023
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2023
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2023
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2023
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2023
Mountain Area Land Trust $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2023
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Univ Of N Carolina Rams Club $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Generl Support 2023
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2022
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Federation For Aging Research $110,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2022
Bootstraps $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2022
Cancer Research Institute $100,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2022
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $150,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2022
Colorado Academy $100,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2022
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $35,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2022
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2022
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2022
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2022
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2022
Epic Experience $10,000 Arvada, CO, US Operating Support 2022
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2022
Mountain Area Land Trust $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2022
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2022
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Federation For Aging Research $110,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2022
Bootstraps $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2022
Cancer Research Institute $100,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2022
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $150,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2022
Colorado Academy $100,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2022
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $35,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2022
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2022
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2022
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2022
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2022
Epic Experience $10,000 Arvada, CO, US Operating Support 2022
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2022
Mountain Area Land Trust $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2022
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $65,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2022
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Federation For Aging Research $110,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2022
Bootstraps $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2022
Cancer Research Institute $100,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2022
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $150,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2022
Colorado Academy $100,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2022
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $35,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2022
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2022
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2022
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2022
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2022
Epic Experience $10,000 Arvada, CO, US Operating Support 2022
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2022
Mountain Area Land Trust $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2022
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Metropolitan State University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $60,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2021
Casa Of Jefferson And Gilpin Counties $20,000 Golden, CO, US Operating Expenses 2021
American Federation For Aging Research $110,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2021
Bootstraps $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2021
Cancer Research Institute $100,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2021
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $160,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2021
Colorado Academy $100,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2021
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $35,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2021
Zarlengo Foundation $20,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2021
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2021
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $60,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2021
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2021
Veterans Pride $10,000 Erie, CO, US Operating Support 2021
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2021
Mountain Area Land Trust $40,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2021
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $60,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2020
Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Ny Chapter $35,000 Poughkeepsie, NY, US Ny Alzeimer's Projects 2020
American Federation For Aging Research $100,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2020
Bootstraps $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2020
Cancer Research Institute $100,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2020
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $180,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2020
Colorado Academy $120,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2020
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $30,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2020
Zarlengo Foundation $20,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2020
Be The Match $100,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2020
Astronaut Scholarship Fund $50,000 Orlando, FL, US Scholarships 2020
High Fives Foundation $50,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2020
Veterans Pride $10,000 Erie, CO, US Operating Support 2020
Angel Flight West $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2020
Mountain Area Land Trust $50,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Support 2020
University Of Denver $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2020
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter $35,000 Denver, CO, US Co Alzeimer's Projects 2018
Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Ny Chapter $25,000 Poughkeepsie, NY, US Ny Alzeimer's Projects 2018
American Federation For Aging Research $35,000 New York, NY, US Aging And Disease Research 2018
Bootstraps $20,000 Evergreen, CO, US Support Forinterest Freeschool Loans 2018
Cancer Research Institute $65,000 New York, NY, US Young Investigatorsthrough Clinicalaccel. Program 2018
Children's Hospital Of Colorado $80,000 Aurora, CO, US Suicide Preventionand Endowmentfund 2018
Colorado Academy $65,000 Denver, CO, US Supports Josephboice Esser Endowscholarship Fund 2018
Mount Evans Home And Health Care Inc $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US General Operating 2018
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US Children Withdisabilities 2018
Be The Match $80,000 Mineapolis, MN, US Support For Thenational Marrowdonor Program 2018
Saluting America $10,000 Greenwood Village, CO, US Classroom Educ.regardingvolunteerism 2018
High Fives Foundation $25,000 Truckee, CA, US Sport Injuryprevention Andawareness 2018
Angel Eyes $10,000 Denver, CO, US Education And Family Bereavementcounseling 2018
Alzheimer Association - National $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Fulfillment Of Prior Commitment To Research Program 2017
Alzheimer Association Of Hudson Valley $25,000 Poughkeepsie, NY, US Families In Westchester County Living With Alzheimer 2017
Alzheimer Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc - Co Chapter $35,000 Denver, CO, US Support The Early Stage Programs 2017
American Federation For Aging Research $35,000 New York, NY, US Identify And Train Promising Scientists 2017
Angel Eyes Inc $10,000 Denver, CO, US Support For Families Affected By Sids 2017
Bootstraps $20,000 Evergreen, CO, US Supports Scholarships And No Interest Loans For College Bound Students In The Evergreen/conifer Area. 2017
Cancer Research Institute $65,000 New York, NY, US Support Research For Cancer Vaccine Collaboration 2017
Children's Hospital Foundation $90,000 Denver, CO, US Pediatric Stem Cell Research & Purchase Of New Equipment 2017
Colorado Academy $65,000 Denver, CO, US Increase The Marion Esser Financial Aid Fund 2017
Mount Evans Home Health Care Inc $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Fund The General & Operating Budget 2017
University Of San Diego $30,000 San Diego, CA, US To Fund The College Of Engineering Operations Budget And Purchase Of Laser Equipment. 2017
Farlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US To Fund Operating Budget And Scholarships To Summer Camp 2017
Be The Match $80,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Support For The National Marrow Donor Program 2017
Saluting America Fdn $10,000 Greenwood Village, CO, US To Support Patritism In America's K-12 Students 2017
Alzheimer Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc - Co Chapter $40,000 Denver, CO, US Support The Early Stage Programs 2016
American Federation For Aging Research $35,000 New York, NY, US Identify And Train Promising Scientists 2016
Angel Eyes Inc $10,000 Denver, CO, US Support For Families Affected By Sids 2016
Bootstraps $20,000 Evergreen, CO, US Supports Scholarships And No Interest Loans For College Bound Students In The Evergreen/conifer Area. 2016
Cancer Research Institute $65,000 New York, NY, US Support Research For Cancer Vaccine Collaboration 2016
Children's Hospital Foundation $90,000 Denver, CO, US Pediatric Stem Cell Research & Purchase Of New Equipment 2016
Colorado Academy $100,000 Denver, CO, US Increase The Marion Esser Financial Aid Fund 2016
Mount Evans Home Health Care Inc $25,000 Evergreen, CO, US Fund The General & Operating Budget 2016
University Of San Diego $30,000 San Diego, CA, US To Fund The College Of Engineering Operations Budget And Purchase Of Laser Equipment. 2016
Zarlengo Foundation $10,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US To Fund Operating Budget And Scholarships To Summer Camp 2016
Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Institute $10,000 Louisville, CO, US To Fund Providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Those Effected With Brain Injury 2016
The Growing Project $5,000 Fort Collins, CO, US To Provide Funds To Promote Strong Local Food Systems To Residents Of Northern Colorado 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Marion Esser Kaufmann Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 13-3339941
Website N/A
Address 1153 BERGEN PKWY STE I # 434 Evergreen, CO 80439-9501

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Marion Esser Kaufmann Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Richard B Esser
Trustee Julia K Esser
Trustee Megan Keough Esser
Trustee Henry Esser

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.