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Who funds Independence Institute
EIN 84-0990300 · Denver, CO · NTEE W00F
Independence Institute of Denver, CO (EIN 84-0990300) was named as a grant recipient by 61 funders in 184 grants paid totaling $6,851,014 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$6,851,014
184 grants paid
Funders
61
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$30,000
not included in grants received
Funders
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 185 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $78,620 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | 202641059349100019 |
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $51,555 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $44,400 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $40,000 | paid | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM, STUDIO UPGRADES AND TABOR EDUCATIONAL SERIES | 202632039349100323 |
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $31,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202621329349306657 |
| 2025 | Shopneck Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202611249349102061 |
| 2025 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202610939349101026 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $7,500 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202601289349302480 |
| 2025 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,500 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202641289349102329 |
| 2025 | Bruce Benson Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | AID TO COMMUNITY | 202601339349105000 |
| 2025 | The Woodhull Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $3,000 | paid | COMMUNITY | 202620629349100422 |
| 2025 | The Armstrong Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202641199349101619 |
| 2025 | Frankel Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven Frankel | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202621359349104577 |
| 2025 | Vander Meer Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202600729349100515 |
| 2025 | Meltzer Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | C | $104 | paid | CHARITABLE CAUSES | 202641199349100919 |
| 2024 | Nra Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $268,000 | paid | 2nd Amendment Protection | 202523149349304562 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $100,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202511339349301311 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $100,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202523219349106577 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | 202511019349100016 |
| 2024 | Daniels Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATION POLICY CENTER | 202523219349108752 |
| 2024 | State Policy Network | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202501959349301335 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $71,026 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202543169349306549 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $51,286 | paid | for general operations | 202513179349312256 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $49,925 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $46,950 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $45,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2024 | American Endowment Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $31,000 | paid | PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 202513219349310376 |
| 2024 | Shopneck Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202531299349101433 |
| 2024 | Thiry-O'leary Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY | 202532589349100133 |
| 2024 | Bruce Benson Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | AID TO COMMUNITY | 202531259349101993 |
| 2024 | The Deramus Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | Education for Americans | 202543149349100744 |
| 2024 | Joseph H Thompson Fund C/O Whittier Trust Company | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $23,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202541919349100304 |
| 2024 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $20,000 | paid | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM AND BUILDIING UPGRADES | 202512309349100606 |
| 2024 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202541359349102494 |
| 2024 | Safari Club Int'l Colorado Chapter | Faster Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $10,000 | paid | FIREARM EDUCATION | 202521099349300012 |
| 2024 | Advance Colorado | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $7,800 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202543219349320849 |
| 2024 | Advance Colorado | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $7,800 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202610409349301001 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $7,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202510169349301041 |
| 2024 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,500 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202511359349103386 |
| 2024 | Johnson Foundation of the Rockies | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202543189349102339 |
| 2024 | The Woodhull Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $4,000 | paid | COMMUNITY | 202520519349100617 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $3,310 | paid | HANK BROWN CHAIR GRANT | 202511019349100016 |
| 2024 | Rb Den Uyl Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | 202543219349102904 |
| 2024 | G E Johnson Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202521359349102922 |
| 2024 | Eagle Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | COLORADO GIVES DAY | 202501279349102160 |
| 2024 | Amg Charitable Gift Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $500 | paid | PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | 202533169349307783 |
| 2024 | Meltzer Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | C | $50 | paid | CHARITABLE CAUSES | 202501579349100410 |
| 2023 | Nra Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $267,000 | paid | 2nd Amendment Protection | 202413189349303631 |
| 2023 | State Policy Network | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $218,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202441789349301504 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $150,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202403209349104125 |
| 2023 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $143,400 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202441369349301334 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $100,300 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202431429349301368 |
| 2023 | Colorado Gives Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $78,064 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202413169349305346 |
| 2023 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | 202411039349100611 |
| 2023 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $62,950 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202411039349301716 |
| 2023 | Daniels Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202403209349105410 |
| 2023 | People United for Privacy Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | 202442559349300609 |
| 2023 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $30,000 | paid | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM AND REACHING UNAFFILIATED VOTERS | 202441369349102719 |
| 2023 | Shopneck Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202421159349101147 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $19,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202441359349309439 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $14,500 | paid | for general operations | 202423189349304787 |
| 2023 | Caulkins Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,500 | paid | Support exempt purpose | 202423379349100602 |
| 2023 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202401309349102390 |
| 2023 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $8,200 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202441319349101244 |
| 2023 | American Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $6,000 | paid | OPERATIONS | 202433199349316708 |
| 2023 | Eze Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $4,000 | paid | FUNDS FOR OPERATION | 202442209349100859 |
| 2023 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $3,100 | paid | HANK BROWN CHAIR GRANT | 202411039349100611 |
| 2023 | The Nord Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,500 | paid | GRANT FOR MATCH - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202433129349100818 |
| 2023 | Eagle Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | COLORADO GIVES DAY | 202441669349100804 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $138 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2023 | Joseph H Thompson Fund C/O Whittier Trust Company | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | -$1,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202432139349101123 |
| 2022 | Nra Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $268,000 | paid | national grant | 202323149349304267 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $161,000 | paid | for general operations | 202323049349300742 |
| 2022 | State Policy Network | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $152,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202321929349300837 |
| 2022 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $150,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202323189349105992 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $113,500 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202311359349313966 |
| 2022 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202301029349101420 |
| 2022 | Colorado Gives Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $67,725 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202333199349314103 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $42,050 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boy Scouts of America Nashville, TN | A | $42,050 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $30,000 | paid | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM, THE NUCLEAR OPTION PROGRAM AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH ON PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAX | 202342159349100419 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $27,700 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $26,000 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | Michael and Joan Williamson Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,447 | paid | EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 202313039349100426 |
| 2022 | Center for Growth and Opportunity | Independence Institute | D | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313199349309511 |
| 2022 | American Endowment Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 202332499349300338 |
| 2022 | Shopneck Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202341019349102699 |
| 2022 | People United for Privacy Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $20,000 | paid | MONITOR THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION | 202332419349300318 |
| 2022 | The William H Donner Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $20,000 | paid | General Support | 202342549349100419 |
| 2022 | Pema Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $20,000 | paid | COMMUNITY | 202343189349100324 |
| 2022 | Joseph H Thompson Fund C/O Whittier Trust Company | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $13,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202343069349101629 |
| 2022 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | Charitable gift | 202312089349100416 |
| 2022 | Considine Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202321359349103287 |
| 2022 | Safari Club Int'l Colorado Chapter | Faster Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $10,000 | paid | FIREARM EDUCATION | 202321309349305967 |
| 2022 | Caulkins Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | Support exempt purpose | 202303179349102215 |
| 2022 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202302799349100910 |
| 2022 | Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation C/O Carneypacheco & Frangiosa Pc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202343199349101449 |
| 2022 | The Nord Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202303179349101990 |
| 2022 | The Dormie Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202322639349100007 |
| 2022 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $3,100 | paid | PROGRAM SPECIFIC | 202301029349101420 |
| 2022 | Eze Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,500 | paid | FUNDS FOR OPERATION | 202332859349100513 |
| 2022 | Frankel Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven Frankel | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202333189349102563 |
| 2022 | Richard N Brown Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202302209349101205 |
| 2022 | Western Union Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | GIFT MATCH GRANTS | 202333129349100433 |
| 2022 | The Maverick Observer | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,800 | paid | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | 202303199349108320 |
| 2022 | Eagle Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | COLORADO GIVES DAY | 202342219349100609 |
| 2022 | The Nord Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $750 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202303179349101990 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $165 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2022 | Colorado Opportunity Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $0 + $250,000 non-cash | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202313199349325341 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $200,000 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202231339349309863 |
| 2021 | State Policy Network | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $147,500 | paid | ECONOMIC FREEDOM RESEARCH | 202232039349300043 |
| 2021 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | general operating | 202240639349100809 |
| 2021 | Daniels Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $50,000 | paid | THE EDUCATION POLICY CENTER | 202202109349100605 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $36,450 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $32,600 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $30,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT SUPPORTING FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM, COLORADO TAXPAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS, AND FREEDOM EMBASSY WATER REPAIR | 202231829349100903 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $30,000 | approved, future | General operating support | 202231619349101103 |
| 2021 | The William H Donner Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $20,000 | paid | General Support: Domestic Public Policy | 202222519349100402 |
| 2021 | Shopneck Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $17,500 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202241339349101919 |
| 2021 | El Pomar Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $15,000 | paid | General operating support | 202231619349101103 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $14,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202211339349310116 |
| 2021 | Joseph H Thompson Fund C/O Whittier Trust Company | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $13,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202201259349100220 |
| 2021 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202201089349101115 |
| 2021 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | Charitable gift | 202201399349100900 |
| 2021 | The Armstrong Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202211369349102141 |
| 2021 | Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation C/O Carneypacheco & Frangiosa Pc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202202149349100315 |
| 2021 | Eze Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $4,000 | paid | FUNDS FOR OPERATION | 202201319349104285 |
| 2021 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $3,020 | paid | program-specific | 202240639349100809 |
| 2021 | Frankel Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven Frankel | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202212409349100251 |
| 2021 | The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation | The Independence Center Colorado Springs, CO | D | $1,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202113059349101651 |
| 2021 | P Bruce & Virginia C Benson Foundation - a | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | AID TO COMMUNITY | 202321309349104087 |
| 2021 | Eagle Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | COLORADO GIVES DAY | 202242719349100404 |
| 2021 | Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | Further Org Purpose | 202221299349101682 |
| 2021 | Ztyl | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $500 | paid | General Donation | 202211909349100501 |
| 2020 | Unite for Colorado | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $250,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202133129349303333 |
| 2020 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $150,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202103189349100000 |
| 2020 | Colorado Opportunity Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $150,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202103129349301705 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $112,500 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202121459349300307 |
| 2020 | State Policy Network | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $75,000 | paid | ECONOMIC FREEDOM RESEARCH; GENERAL OPERATING | 202132239349300728 |
| 2020 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | general operating | 202100629349100410 |
| 2020 | Community First Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $64,208 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202143199349303764 |
| 2020 | Daniels Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION POLICY CENTER | 202101479349100010 |
| 2020 | The Denver Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $38,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202113159349306511 |
| 2020 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $26,600 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202140489349301804 |
| 2020 | Thiry-O'leary Foundation C/O the Klapper Firm | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | COMMUNITY | 202143089349101554 |
| 2020 | Shopneck Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202101259349103175 |
| 2020 | Daniels Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | COVID-19 PARENT OUTREACH | 202101479349100010 |
| 2020 | The Roe Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | 202131339349101408 |
| 2020 | Center for Excellence in Higher Education Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $25,000 | paid | THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH PROGRAM INCLUDES SEVEN CENTERS TO FURTHER INDEPENDENT'S SCHOLARLY AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION. | 202112749349300141 |
| 2020 | Donors Trust Inc | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $24,500 | paid | for general operations | 202133199349305758 |
| 2020 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $20,000 | paid | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM & FREEDOM EMBASSY SECURITY UPGRADE | 202132459349100608 |
| 2020 | Michael and Joan Williamson Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | 202103149349101510 |
| 2020 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $11,650 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202121359349300427 |
| 2020 | Joseph H Thompson Fund C/O Whittier Trust Company | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $11,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202133149349102588 |
| 2020 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,500 | paid | Charitable gift | 202113199349102246 |
| 2020 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202110959349100436 |
| 2020 | Daniels Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | INTERN PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL REFORM | 202101479349100010 |
| 2020 | Caulkins Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | Support exempt purpose | 202103099349100765 |
| 2020 | El Pomar Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,000 | paid | General operating support | 202131909349100903 |
| 2020 | B & E Collins Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $3,250 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | 202132459349100608 |
| 2020 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,555 | paid | program-specific | 202100629349100410 |
| 2020 | Eze Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,551 | paid | FUNDS FOR OPERATION | 202133199349102113 |
| 2020 | Frankel Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven Frankel | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202113199349100646 |
| 2020 | Western Union Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,313 | paid | GIFT MATCHING GRANT | 202102459349100000 |
| 2020 | Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | Further Org Purpose | 202121629349100212 |
| 2020 | Eagle Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,000 | paid | COLORADO GIVES DAY | 202103199349103300 |
| 2020 | Ztyl | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $500 | paid | General Donation | 202131279349101513 |
| 2020 | Xcel Energy Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $100 | paid | MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | 202133009349100703 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $79 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $101,750 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202041789349301474 |
| 2019 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $75,000 | paid | general operating | 202000639349100310 |
| 2019 | Community First Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $58,024 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202043219349302789 |
| 2019 | Community First Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $58,024 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202043219349302789 |
| 2019 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $30,875 | paid | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | 202010489349300101 |
| 2019 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202041929349101319 |
| 2019 | Adolph Coors Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $2,550 | paid | program-specific | 202000639349100310 |
| 2019 | Tepper Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202000929349100200 |
| 2018 | National Philanthropic Trust | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $110,000 | paid | RELIGION | 201921359349311817 |
| 2018 | State Policy Network | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $109,000 | paid | ECONOMIC FREEDOM RESEARCH | 201933099349302138 |
| 2018 | Tyl Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $37,500 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY | 201902889349100435 |
| 2018 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Independence Institute Denver, CO | A | $35,150 | paid | EDUCATION | 201930459349302018 |
| 2018 | Woodford Foundation | Independence Institute Golden, CO | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 201920999349100427 |
| 2018 | Joseph H Thompson Fund Co Whittier Trust Company | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $7,000 | paid | General Fund | 201901359349103710 |
| 2018 | The Autrey Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $5,500 | paid | Charitable gift | 201942819349100314 |
| 2018 | Tepper Family Foundation | Independence Institute Denver, CO | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901799349100710 |
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Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
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