The Getz Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-6150787

Foundation Overview

Based in Arvada, CO, The Getz Foundation has awarded 183 grants totaling $1,160,800 to organizations in Georgia, Colorado and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $35,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,160,800
Total Assets
$3,614,198
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

14 of 29 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Colorado

Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in Colorado and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (42%), Boulder (28%), Arvada (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+40%

Moderate 40% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (35%). 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 The Getz 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
Family Scholar House Inc $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2023
Colorado Pet Pantry $500 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2023
Denver Philhamonic Orchestra $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Girls On The Run Of Louisville Inc $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2023
Denver Jewish Day School $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Support 2023
Cu Foundation $20,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Alfac Cancer And Blood Discorders Center Of Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2023
University Of Kentucky Hockey Club Inc $2,000 Lexington, KY, US General Support 2023
Kids Cancer Alliance $3,500 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2023
Norton Commons Ymca $5,000 Prospect, KY, US General Support 2023
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo $10,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2023
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2023
Safehouse Progressive Alliance For Nonviolence $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2023
Oscar Getz Museum $25,000 Bardstown, KY, US General Support 2023
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US General Support 2023
Arvada Hockey Association $5,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2023
American Redcross $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Columbia College Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Denver Rescue Mission $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Foundation For Physical Therapy $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2023
Multiple Sclerosis Assoc Of America $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
One World Surgery Center $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Support 2023
Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mtns $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2023
Girls On The Run Rockies $5,000 Greenwood Village, CO, US General Support 2023
World Central Kitchen Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Jewish Colorado $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
Twisted Pink Inc $1,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2023
Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Arvada Hockey Association $5,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2022
Back 2 School America $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Columbia College Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Denver Jewish Day School $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Denver Rescue Mission $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Compassion Cafe Lbi $1,000 New Haven, NJ, US General Support 2022
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US To Enhance Quality Of Life And Promote Independence Of Homebound Residents Of The Foothills. 2022
Foundation For Physical Therapy $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Ford's Theatre Society $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Houston Livestock $10,000 Houston, TX, US Promote Breeding Of Better Livestock And Farm Products And To Promote Research And Education Within The Livestock Industry 2022
Girls On The Run Of Louisville Inc $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2022
Multiple Sclerosis Association $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
One World Surgery Center $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Support 2022
Oscar Getz Museum $25,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2022
Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Hope Scarves $500 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2022
Safehouse Progressive Alliance For Nonviolence $5,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2022
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2022
University Of Colorado Foundation $24,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2022
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2022
Susan B Komen $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2022
Ymca Of Greater Louisville $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2022
Arvada West Hockey $6,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2022
Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Arvada Hockey Association $5,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2022
Back 2 School America $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Columbia College Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Denver Jewish Day School $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Denver Rescue Mission $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Compassion Cafe Lbi $1,000 New Haven, NJ, US General Support 2022
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US To Enhance Quality Of Life And Promote Independence Of Homebound Residents Of The Foothills. 2022
Foundation For Physical Therapy $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2022
Ford's Theatre Society $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Houston Livestock $10,000 Houston, TX, US Promote Breeding Of Better Livestock And Farm Products And To Promote Research And Education Within The Livestock Industry 2022
Girls On The Run Of Louisville Inc $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2022
Multiple Sclerosis Association $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
One World Surgery Center $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Support 2022
Oscar Getz Museum $25,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2022
Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Hope Scarves $500 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2022
Safehouse Progressive Alliance For Nonviolence $5,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2022
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2022
University Of Colorado Foundation $24,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2022
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2022
Susan B Komen $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2022
Ymca Of Greater Louisville $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2022
Arvada West Hockey $6,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2022
Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2021
Arvada Hockey Association $8,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2021
Children's Hospital Foundation $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2021
Columbia College Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
University Of Colorado Foundation $35,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Denver Jewish Day School $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Denver Rescue Mission $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Family Scholar House Inc $6,800 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2021
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US To Enhance Quality Of Life And Promote Independence Of Homebound Residents Of The Foothills. 2021
Foundation For Physical Therapy $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2021
Houston Livestock $10,000 Houston, TX, US Promote Breeding Of Better Livestock And Farm Products And To Promote Research And Education Within The Livestock Industry 2021
Multiple Sclerosis Association $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
One World Surgery Center $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Support 2021
Oscar Getz Museum $30,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2021
Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Safehouse Progressive Alliance For Nonviolence $5,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2021
Susan B Komen Foundation $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2021
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2021
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2021
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2021
Ymca Of Greater Louisville $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2021
American Red Cross $25,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
The Community Foundation Boulder County $2,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2021
Fractured Atlas $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Jewish National Fund $5,000 Rockville Centre, NY, US General Support 2021
Protect Our Winters $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2021
World Central Kitchen $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2020
Arvada Hockey Association $1,000 Arvada, CO, US General Support 2020
Family Scholar House Inc $300 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2020
Oscar Getz Museum $25,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2020
Safehouse Progressive Alliance $5,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2020
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2020
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2020
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2020
Ymca Of Greater Louisville $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2020
Denver Jewish Day School $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2020
Feeding America $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Hope Scarves $1,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2020
Houston Livestock $20,000 Houston, TX, US Promote Breeding Of Better Livestock And Farm Products And To Promote Research And Education Within The Livestock Industry 2018
Oscar Getz Museum $35,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2018
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US To Enhance Quality Of Life And Promote Independence Of Homebound Residents Of The Foothills. 2018
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2018
Safehouse Progressive Alliance $5,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2018
Colorado Youth Symphony $600 Denver, CO, US To Bring Together Colorado Youth To Participate In A Professionally Directed Music Program. 2018
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2018
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2018
American Red Cross $5,000 Denver, CO, US Alleviate Human Suffering In Emergencies 2018
One World Surgery Center $5,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Support 2018
Hildegard House $300 Louisville, KY, US Provide A Home And Hospice Care To Individuals. 2018
Family Scholar House Inc $3,300 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2018
Aflac Cancer And Blood Disorders Center $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2018
Compass Montessori Education Foundation $7,000 Golden, CO, US General Support 2018
Friends Of Resiliency For Life $1,000 Framingham, MA, US General Support 2018
Foundations For Physical Therapy $1,000 Merrifield, VA, US General Support 2018
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $1,000 Lexington, KY, US General Support 2018
Columbia College Chicago $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Fractured Atlas $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
Cu Foundation $10,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2018
Greenwood School $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2018
Ford's Theatre Society $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2018
Aspen Valley Skisnowboard Club $5,000 Aspen, CO, US General Support 2018
Brandeis University $5,000 Waltham, MA, US General Support 2018
Grrand $3,500 Louisville, KY, US Rescue And Rehabilitation Of Golden Retrievers 2017
Houston Livestock $10,000 Houston, TX, US Promote Breeding Of Better Livestock And Farm Products And To Promote Research And Education Within The Livestock Industry 2017
Oscar Getz Museum $25,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2017
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US To Enhance Quality Of Life And Promote Independence Of Homebound Residents Of The Foothills. 2017
Arvada Hockey Association $1,100 Arvada, CO, US Support Of Youth Hockey. 2017
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2017
Children's Home Foundation $1,000 Denver, CO, US To Help Abused And Traumatized Children Deal With Mental Health Issues. 2017
Safehouse Progressive Alliance $3,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2017
Colorado Youth Symphony $2,000 Denver, CO, US To Bring Together Colorado Youth To Participate In A Professionally Directed Music Program. 2017
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2017
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2017
North Jefferson Junior Baseball Association $500 Arvada, CO, US Support Youth Baseball 2017
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington, DC, US Alleviate Human Suffering In Emergencies 2017
Susan G Komen $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Eradication Of Breast Cancer. 2017
One World Surgery $2,000 Deerfield, IL, US General Support 2017
Hildegard House $2,500 Louisville, KY, US Provide A Home And Hospice Care To Individuals. 2017
Family Scholar House Inc $1,500 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2017
Desert Foothills Ymca & Community Center $5,000 Scottdale, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2017
Grrand $2,500 Louisville, KY, US Rescue And Rehabilitation Of Golden Retrievers 2016
Houston Livestock $10,000 Houston, TX, US Promote Breeding Of Better Livestock And Farm Products And To Promote Research And Education Within The Livestock Industry 2016
Oscar Getz Museum $25,000 Bardstown, KY, US Preservation Of American History 2016
Cu Foundation $10,000 Denver, CO, US To Provide Support For The University Of Colorado 2016
Foothills Caring Corps $5,000 Carefree, AZ, US To Enhance Quality Of Life And Promote Independence Of Homebound Residents Of The Foothills. 2016
Arvada Hockey Association $1,400 Arvada, CO, US Support Of Youth Hockey. 2016
Valley Of The Sun Ymca $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Enrich The Quality Of Mental, Physical, Spiritual And Social Life For Individuals, Families And Communities 2016
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US High-quality Pediatric Care 2016
Children's Home Foundation $1,000 Denver, CO, US To Help Abused And Traumatized Children Deal With Mental Health Issues. 2016
Compass Montessori Foundation $7,000 Wheat Ridge, CO, US To Support A Colorado Public Charter School. 2016
Holy Family Surgery Center $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US To Provide Medical Services To Under-privileged Children In Honduras 2016
Jarrett's Joy Cart $1,000 Lexington, KY, US To Provide Toys To Hospitalized Children. 2016
Safehouse Progressive Alliance $3,000 Boulder, CO, US To Help End Violence Against Individuals 2016
Colorado Youth Symphony $2,000 Denver, CO, US To Bring Together Colorado Youth To Participate In A Professionally Directed Music Program. 2016
Fractured Atlas $11,500 New York, NY, US Empower Artists, Art Organizations, And Other Cultural Sector Stakeholders 2016
St Johns Center For Homeless Men $1,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2016
The Petrino Family Foundation $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2016
Windhorse Guild Inc $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Support 2016
Youth Adelante $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Provide Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Access To Affordable Housing, Mentorship, And Peer Support Network. 2016
Greenwood School $10,000 Jacksonville, FL, US To Provide Schooling For Non-traditional Learners In Middle School And High School. 2016
Trashmasters Scholarship Fund $5,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US To Provide College Schlarships To Needy Local High School Seniors 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-6150787
Website N/A
Address 17450 WEST 67TH AVENUE Arvada, CO 80007-0000

Key People (4)

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

Vice-president Richard Getz
President Randolph Getz
Secretary/treasurer Cindy Wilson
Officer Pamela Getz

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.