Foundation For Educational Excellence | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1396597
Foundation Overview
Based in Denver, CO, Foundation For Educational Excellence has awarded 176 grants totaling $8,537,782 to organizations in Colorado, North Carolina and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $556,853, with a median award of $10,750.
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New Applicant Friendliness
21 of 28 recipients (75%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (67%), Aurora (8%), Erie (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 694% 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
Dual focus on education (67%) and healthcare, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Foundation For Educational Excellence'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsacst Jude | $40,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Aurora Public Schools Foundation | $6,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Brigade | $20,000 | Neenah, WI, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $118,880 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $119,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Buildstrong Academy | $166,379 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Carmelite Sisters | $10,000 | Alhambra, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation | $97,630 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Colorado State University Foundation (Temple Grandin Equine Center) | $77,630 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Community College Of Aurora | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Denver Police Foundation | $64,408 | Bloomfield, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | $48,815 | Edwards, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Greenlight Fund | $155,260 | Boston, MA, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Home Builders Institute | $116,445 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Hoola Na Pua- Co Central Union Church | $116,445 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Imagination Library Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Metropolitan State University Of Denver | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Mile High Learning | $95,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| On Eagles Wings (Fields Of Hope Charitable) | $15,526 | Charlotte, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Project Our Town | $10,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Special Olympics Of Co | $62,104 | Centennial, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Stead School | $100,000 | Commerce City, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | $58,815 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Victory Service Dogs | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2024 |
| Brees Dream Foundation | $400,000 | Independence, OH, US | Health And Community | 2024 |
| Aurora Public School | $6,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $195,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Buildstrong Academy | $30,297 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Mile High Learning | $75,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| On Eagles Wings | $73,000 | Concord, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Of Co | $80,000 | Centennial, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation | $95,000 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| The First Tee | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Stead School | $200,000 | Commerce City, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| True North | $42,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Hoola Na Pua | $95,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Here Tomorrow | $100,000 | Neptune Beach, FL, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation | $190,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Rehabilitation Institue Of Chicago - Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| The Other Side Academy | $119,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Denver Public School | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Denver University | $525,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2023 |
| Amp The Cause | $32,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Public School | $6,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Buildstrong Academy | $300,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation | $130,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Freedom Communities | $19,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Highlands Elementary Pto | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Mile High Learning | $97,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Roc | $19,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Stead School | $270,000 | Commerce City, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| True North | $29,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Warren Village Inc | $64,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| A Better World | $32,500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services | $19,500 | Carbondale, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $193,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Building Talent Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Care Ring | $19,500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Challenge Foundation | $32,500 | Togard, OR, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | $19,500 | Englewood, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Greenlight Fund | $65,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Invest In Kids | $65,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation | $16,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| On Eagles Wings | $39,000 | Concord, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Project Sanctuary | $39,000 | Granby, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge | $32,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Of Co | $65,000 | Centennial, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Sungatekids | $19,500 | Englewood, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Temple Grandin Equine Center | $91,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| The First Tee | $117,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Cha Carmel | $75,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Public School | $9,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation | $517,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain | $10,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| The Stead School | $556,853 | Commerce City, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Warren Village Inc | $75,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Amp The Cause | $17,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Book Trust | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Buildstrong Academy | $372,149 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Colfax Community Network | $500 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Freedom Communities | $14,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Hearthstone Builder Award Foundation | $10,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Highlands Elementary Pto | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation | $170,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Jacksonvile Zoo & Gardens | $3,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Porter-billups Leadership Academy | $8,750 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Roc | $14,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| True North | $14,250 | Telluride, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| The Silva Foundation | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| Mile High Learning | $17,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2021 |
| A Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Children's Literacy Center | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation The First Tee Of Gvr | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Denver School Of Science And Technology | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Erie High School | $2,500 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Sewall Child Development Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Steps To Success | $10,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Warren Village Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Aurora Public School | $6,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| The Stead School | $15,000 | Commerce City, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Invest In Kids | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Community College Of Aurora | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2020 |
| Anythink Libraries | $1,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Aurora Public Schools | $100,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Book Trust | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Children's Literacy Center | $11,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Clayton Early Learning | $21,223 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation The First Tee Of Gvr | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Dcis Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Denver Area Council | $7,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Denver Public Schools | $12,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Denver School Of Science And Technology | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Erie High School | $5,000 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Families Forward Resource Center | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Invest In Kids | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Kipp Colorado | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Soaring Heights | $10,000 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| A Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Aurora Public Schools | $2,750 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | $1,500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Biennial Of The Americas | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Book Trust | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Children's Literacy Center | $3,667 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Clayton Early Learning | $20,086 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation | $18,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation The First Tee Of Gvr | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Dcis Foundation | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Delta Eta Boule Foundation | $5,540 | Aurora, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Denver Area Council | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Denver Business Journal | $1,700 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Denver Metro Chamber Of Commerce | $750 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Denver Public Schools | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Denver School Of Scient And Technology | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Early College | $5,370 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Erie High School | $2,500 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Executives Partnering To Invest In Children | $10,350 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Families Forward Resource Center | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Florida Pitt Waller | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Invest In Kids | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain Inc | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Mcglone Academy | $1,140 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Public Education And Business Coalition | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Steps To Success Montbello | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Strive Preparatory Schools | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Tides Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Urban Peak Denver | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| University Of Colorado Denver | $1,200 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Early College | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Colorado Childrens Campaign | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Colorado Open Golf Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Denver School Of Science & Technology | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Strive Preparatory Schools | $30,650 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Teach For America Colorado | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Kipp Colorado Schools | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Erie High School | $10,000 | Erie, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Invest In Kids | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| University Of Colorado | $500 | Boulder, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| A Colorado | $8,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Junior Achievement-rocky Mountain Inc | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Qualistar Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Families Forward Resource Center | $1,200 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Childrens Literacy Center | $11,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Denver Public Schools | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Young Americans Bank | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Colorado Springs School | $1,020 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Town Center (promise Center) | $120,000 | Denver, CO, US | Educational Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Foundation For Educational Excellence as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-1396597 |
| Website | http://www.buildinggreatcommunities.com |
| Address | 4908 TOWER ROAD 108 Denver, CO 80249-0000 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Foundation For Educational Excellence's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Managing Director | Jamie Van Leeuwen |
|---|---|
| Chair | Patrick Hamill |
| Secretary/treasurer | Eric Montoya |
| Director | Noel Beauchamp |
| Director | Mordecai Brownlee |
Forms 990-PF
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