Charles And Karen Farver Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1205184
Foundation Overview
Based in Pella, IA, Charles And Karen Farver Charitable has awarded 182 grants totaling $1,041,100 to organizations in Georgia, Colorado and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 14 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
44% 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 Denver (66%), Crook (9%), Boulder (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 74% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Charles And Karen Farver Charitable'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Health & Welfare | 2024 |
| Aspen Prep Academy | $5,000 | Greedwood Village, CO, US | Education | 2024 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfarehealth And Welfare | 2024 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $31,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Ipoderac Childrens Fund | $3,000 | Morrison, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Pella Youth Shooters | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media (Pbs) | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| The Well Resource Center | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| United Church Of Crook | $10,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| St Albans School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2024 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Of Wisconsin | $1,000 | Stevens Point, WI, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfarehealth And Welfare | 2023 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $2,500 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Aspen Prep Academy | $5,000 | Greedwood Village, CO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Jarrow Montessori School | $500 | Boulder, CO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Hamblen County | $500 | Morristown, TN, US | Health & Welfare | 2023 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfarehealth And Welfare | 2023 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $2,500 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Aspen Prep Academy | $5,000 | Greedwood Village, CO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Jarrow Montessori School | $500 | Boulder, CO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Hamblen County | $500 | Morristown, TN, US | Health & Welfare | 2023 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health And Welfarehealth & Welfare | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Boulder | $2,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Childrens Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $2,000 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Youth Shooters | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Kings Daughters | $2,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Well Resource Center | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| United Church Of Crook | $10,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media (pbs) | $4,100 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| University Of Denver | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Historic Pella Trust | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health And Welfarehealth & Welfare | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Boulder | $2,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Childrens Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $2,000 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Youth Shooters | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Kings Daughters | $2,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Well Resource Center | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| United Church Of Crook | $10,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media (Pbs) | $4,100 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| University Of Denver | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Historic Pella Trust | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health And Welfarehealth & Welfare | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Boulder | $2,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Childrens Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $2,000 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pella Youth Shooters | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Kings Daughters | $2,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Well Resource Center | $2,500 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| United Church Of Crook | $10,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media (Pbs) | $4,100 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| University Of Denver | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Historic Pella Trust | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| Care | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health & Welfare | 2021 |
| Denver Active 2030 | $4,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $6,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $1,000 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Graland Country Day School | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Ovid Volunteer Fire Department | $2,500 | Ovid, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department | $2,500 | Sedgwick, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| United Church Of Crook | $5,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Northern Colorado Police And Fire Families | $1,000 | Mead, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Ipoderac Childrens Fund | $3,000 | Morrison, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Facing History And Ourselves | $500 | Brookline, MA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| The Manufacturing Institute | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Kick It Forward | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| The Peter H And E Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation | $50,000 | Pella, IA, US | Grant To Univeristy Of Colorado Hospital And Craig Foundation | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Denver Active 2030 | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $4,500 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Graland Country Day School | $100,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Pella Youth Shooters | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| The Kings Daughters | $2,500 | Sidney, NE, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| United Church Of Crook | $15,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $1,000 | Penngrove, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Foothills Food Bank | $2,500 | Carefree, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Colorado Uplift | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Pella Food Shelf | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| The Well Resource Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Ovid Volunteer Fire Department | $2,500 | Ovid, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department | $2,500 | Sedgwick, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Liberty Baptist Church | $2,500 | Marshalltown, IA, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Veterans Heritage Project | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2020 |
| Pheasants Foreverquail Forever - Valley Of The Sun Chapter | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Health & Welfare | 2018 |
| St Patricks Episcopal Day School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Bright By Three | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Health & Welfare | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Community Church Of Greater St Louis | $300 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Health & Welfare | 2018 |
| The Well Resource Center | $10,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| Women4given | $500 | Ofallon, IL, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| The Kings Daughters | $2,000 | Sidney, NE, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| United Church Of Crook | $5,000 | Crook, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| Usc University Of Southern California - Usc Ellison Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| Denver Debutante Ball | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| Ipoderac Children's Fund | $1,000 | Morrison, CO, US | Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Studies | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Care | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Central College | $100,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Child Serve Foundation | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Children & Families Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Choices | $1,000 | Woodland Park, CO, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Christian Opportunity Center | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Crossroads Of Pella | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | $5,000 | Indianola, IA, US | Cultural Arts | 2016 |
| Grinnell College | $5,000 | Grinnell, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Marion County | $1,000 | Knoxville, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Historic Pella Trust | $2,000 | Pella, IA, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Hope Ministries | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Pella | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Iowa Public Television | $5,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Cultural Arts | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| New Hope Village | $1,000 | Carroll, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Pella Christian Grade School | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Pella Christian High School | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Pella Community Center | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Cultural Arts | 2016 |
| Pella Community Foundation | $10,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Pella Dollars For Scholars | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Pella Early Learning Center | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Pella Historical Society | $7,000 | Pella, IA, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Pella Opera House Partners | $30,000 | Pella, IA, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Pella Parks Trust | $1,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Pella Regional Health Center | $5,000 | Pella, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Second Reformed Church | $60,000 | Pella, IA, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Unicef | $500 | New York, NY, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
| Union Street Players | $500 | Pella, IA, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Wesley Life | $1,000 | Johnston, IA, US | Health & Welfare | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-1205184 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 617 FRANKLIN PL STE 200 Pella, IA 50219-1679 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Charles And Karen Farver Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Charles S Farver |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Karen Farver |
| Treasurer And Secretary | Kathy Schipper |
Forms 990-PF
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