Briggs-kerst Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1524699
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Collins, CO, Briggs-kerst Family Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $470,860 to organizations in Colorado, New York and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $76,111, with a median award of $200.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 7 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in Colorado, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Fort Collins (56%), Denver (26%), Loveland (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 42% growth trend over 9 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (29%). 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 Briggs-kerst Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $14,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2024 |
| March Of Dimes | $200 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2024 |
| Americans United | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2024 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Musemum | $250 | Detroit, MI, US | Recognize Contribtion Of African Americans To America's Defense | 2024 |
| Als United Rocky Mountain | $206 | Westminster, CO, US | Pursue Cure And Treatment For Als | 2024 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Fight Hunger | 2024 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $300 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Seek Cure For Blood Cancer | 2024 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $10,806 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2023 |
| Csu Foundation | $50 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Support | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $200 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2023 |
| Compassion And Choices | $200 | Portland, OR, US | End Of Life Care | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2023 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Musemum | $100 | Detroit, MI, US | Recognize Contribtion Of African Americans To America's Defense | 2023 |
| Pathways Hospice | $110 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hospice Care | 2023 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $10,806 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2023 |
| Csu Foundation | $50 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Support | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $200 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2023 |
| Compassion And Choices | $200 | Portland, OR, US | End Of Life Care | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2023 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Musemum | $100 | Detroit, MI, US | Recognize Contribtion Of African Americans To America's Defense | 2023 |
| Pathways Hospice | $110 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hospice Care | 2023 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $76,111 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2022 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2022 |
| Compassion And Choices | $150 | Portland, OR, US | End Of Life Care | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Public Radio And Tv | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Americans United | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Maintain Library & Musemum | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $108 | Chicago, IL, US | Research And Support Of Those With Muscular Dystrophy | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society | $200 | New York, NY, US | Protect Birds | 2022 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $76,111 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2022 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2022 |
| Compassion And Choices | $150 | Portland, OR, US | End Of Life Care | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Public Radio And Tv | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Americans United | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Maintain Library & Musemum | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $108 | Chicago, IL, US | Research And Support Of Those With Muscular Dystrophy | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society | $200 | New York, NY, US | Protect Birds | 2022 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $76,111 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2022 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2022 |
| Compassion And Choices | $150 | Portland, OR, US | End Of Life Care | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Public Radio And Tv | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Americans United | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Maintain Library & Musemum | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $108 | Chicago, IL, US | Research And Support Of Those With Muscular Dystrophy | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society | $200 | New York, NY, US | Protect Birds | 2022 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $76,111 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2022 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2022 |
| Compassion And Choices | $150 | Portland, OR, US | End Of Life Care | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Public Radio And Tv | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2022 |
| Americans United | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2022 |
| Truman Library | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Maintain Library & Musemum | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $108 | Chicago, IL, US | Research And Support Of Those With Muscular Dystrophy | 2022 |
| National Audubon Society | $200 | New York, NY, US | Protect Birds | 2022 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $8,174 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2021 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $200 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2021 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2021 |
| Bright Futures Grant Pro | $356 | Greeley, CO, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships/support For Young People | 2021 |
| Donors Choose Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | Support Public School Students | 2021 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $8,174 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2021 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $200 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2021 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2021 |
| Bright Futures Grant Pro | $356 | Greeley, CO, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships/support For Young People | 2021 |
| Donors Choose Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | Support Public School Students | 2021 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $7,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2020 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2020 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2020 |
| Blackburn Family Association | $100 | Hungington, MI, US | Blackburn Family Genealogy | 2020 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Uua | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Religion | 2020 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2020 |
| United Negro College Fund | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2020 |
| American Diabetes Association | $150 | Arlington, VA, US | Fight Diabetes | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Public Radio And Tv | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Protect Civil Rights | 2020 |
| Americans United | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2020 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $250 | New York, NY, US | Justice Equality | 2020 |
| Bright Futures Grant Pro | $638 | Greeley, CO, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Smithsonian | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve American History | 2020 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Musemum | $150 | Detroit, MI, US | Recognize Contribtion Of African Americans To America's Defense | 2020 |
| Aubudon Society | $100 | New York, NY, US | Protect Birds | 2020 |
| Colorado State University | $50 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $200 | New York, NY, US | Medical Care For Those In Need | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Fight Hunger | 2020 |
| Orbis | $100 | New York, NY, US | Access To Eye Care | 2020 |
| Oxfam America | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Fight Global Poverty | 2020 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $100 | Miami, FL, US | Fight Parkinson's Disease | 2020 |
| Red Cloud Renewable | $250 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Renewable Energy Projects | 2020 |
| Stand Up To Cancer | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fight Cancer | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Wilderness Preservation | 2020 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $7,750 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2019 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $100 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2019 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | $500 | Loveland, CO, US | Help Low Income, Single Parents | 2019 |
| March Of Dimes | $100 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2019 |
| American Heart Association | $350 | Dallas, TX, US | Fight Cardiovascular Disease | 2019 |
| Blackburn Family Association | $200 | Hungington, MI, US | Blackburn Family Genealogy | 2019 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | $200 | Denver, CO, US | Provide Energy For People In Need | 2019 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2019 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $200 | Denver, CO, US | Cure Blood Cancer | 2019 |
| United Negro College Fund | $200 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2019 |
| American Diabetes Association | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Fight Diabetes | 2019 |
| Compassion And Choices | $100 | Ethna, NH, US | End Of Life Care | 2019 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $200 | New York, NY, US | Protect The Environment | 2019 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | $250 | Denver, CO, US | Public Radio And Tv | 2019 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Research, Patient Care & Support. | 2019 |
| Americans Union | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2019 |
| Bas Bleu Theater | $200 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Community Theater | 2019 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $250 | New York, NY, US | Justice Equality | 2019 |
| Bright Futures Grant Pro | $638 | Greeley, CO, US | Education Support | 2019 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | $200 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Share American History | 2019 |
| Friends Of Smithsonian | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Preserve American History | 2019 |
| Immanuel Christian Reformed Church | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $350 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Relieve Poverty | 2019 |
| Truman Library | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | Maintain Library & Musemum | 2019 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Musemum | $150 | Detroit, MI, US | Recognize Contribtion Of African Americans To America's Defense | 2019 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $7,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2017 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $250 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2017 |
| Csu Foundation | $9,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Support | 2017 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | $420 | Loveland, CO, US | Help Low Income, Single Parents | 2017 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2017 |
| Wray United Methodist Church | $500 | Wray, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | Fight Cardiovascular Disease | 2017 |
| Auscs | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Religious Freedom | 2017 |
| Blackburn Family Association | $100 | Hungington, MI, US | Blackburn Family Genealogy | 2017 |
| Denver Art Museum | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Support Art | 2017 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | $200 | Denver, CO, US | Help Coloradoan's Pay For Energy | 2017 |
| Food Bank Larimer County | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hunger Relief | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Uua | $250 | Boston, MA, US | Religion | 2017 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Leukemia Research | 2017 |
| Mdd Of The Uua | $100 | Denver, CO, US | Religion | 2017 |
| National Resource Defense Council | $100 | New York, NY, US | Protect The Environment | 2017 |
| United Negro College Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship Support | 2017 |
| Community For Sustainable Energy | $200 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Promotes Sustainable Energy Policy | 2017 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $15,200 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2016 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $685 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2016 |
| Csu Foundation | $10,880 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Support | 2016 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | $300 | Loveland, CO, US | Help Low Income, Single Parents | 2016 |
| Larimer County Food Bank | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hungry Relief | 2016 |
| Mountain Desert District Of Uua | $200 | Denver, CO, US | Religion | 2016 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $100 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Preserve American History | 2016 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2016 |
| Friends Of Smithsonian Foundations | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Museums And Research | 2016 |
| Aauw | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Bas Bleu Theater | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Community Theater | 2016 |
| Early Childhood Council Of Larimer | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Care And Education Of Children | 2016 |
| East Routt County Library District | $225 | Stemboat Springs, CO, US | Public Library | 2016 |
| End Rape On Campus | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Support Survivors Of Gender Based Violence | 2016 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundat | $100 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Student Education Support | 2016 |
| Shepardson Elementary School | $150 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Elementary Education | 2016 |
| Smithsonian Museum Of Aa History | $450 | Washington, DC, US | Museum Support | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Justice And Tolerance | 2016 |
| Special Olympics | $50 | Englewood, CO, US | Support Disabled | 2016 |
| Topps Inc | $250 | Pine Bluff, AR, US | Children In Poverty | 2016 |
| Wray United Methodist Church | $500 | Wray, CO, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Foothills Unitarian Church | $100 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Religion | 2015 |
| Crossroads Safe House | $300 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Assist Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2015 |
| Csu Foundation | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Support | 2015 |
| Project Self Sufficiency | $200 | Loveland, CO, US | Help Low Income, Single Parents | 2015 |
| Mountain Desert District Of Uua | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Religion | 2015 |
| March Of Dimes | $150 | White Plains, NY, US | Infant Health | 2015 |
| Smithsonian Foundations | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Museums And Research | 2015 |
| Women For Women Int'l | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support Women Survivors Of Wars, Poverty & Injustice | 2015 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support National Parks | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Briggs-kerst Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-1524699 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1334 W OAK ST Fort Collins, CO 80521-2347 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Briggs-kerst Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Amy J Kerst |
|---|---|
| Director | Ardith B Kerst |
| Director | Charles B Kerst |
| Director | A Fred Kerst |
| Director | Melinda E Kerst |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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