The David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of relatively large, locally rooted organizations, with a clear emphasis on animal welfare and LGBTQ+ services in the Boulder area. Grants are often repeated to the same beneficiaries, showing a preference for sustained support rather than one-off gifts; the foundation also makes occasional gifts through community foundations to targeted causes like recovery services.
A defining feature of the David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc is its repeated support for a small set of organizations over multiple years, especially in Boulder-area LGBTQ+ services and Colorado equine rescue. The largest recent grant in the file is $50,000 to Rocky Mountain Equality in 2025, followed by $48,000 to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery, showing that the foundation also uses community foundations for targeted relief efforts. Beyond those awards, its giving pattern includes repeated grants to Out Boulder County and Colorado Horse Rescue, which points to sustained relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation’s recent grants also show a mix of local and national nonprofit support, but the local pattern is prominent. Colorado-based recipients include Boulder, Longmont, Denver, and Hygiene, with several organizations receiving funding in more than one year. In the broader file, the foundation’s grants cluster around animal welfare, LGBTQ+ community support, and selected community-based response work, all within a regional giving approach. Its grant sizes are generally in the mid-five-figure range, with some larger awards reserved for recurring beneficiaries and intermediary organizations.
In LGBTQ+ community services, the foundation gave $50,000 to Rocky Mountain Equality in 2025 and $40,000 to Out Boulder County in 2024, continuing a pattern of support for Boulder-area advocacy and services. Those grants sit alongside smaller prior gifts to the same organizations, indicating an ongoing relationship. In animal welfare, the foundation supported Colorado Horse Rescue with $35,000 in 2024 and $30,000 in 2025, and it also gave $20,000 and $15,000 to Great Escape Mustang in separate years. These grants align with equine rescue and rehabilitation in Colorado. The foundation also funds community response and recovery work through intermediaries. It gave $48,000 to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery in 2025, and earlier grants include $15,000 and $10,000 to World Central Kitchen in Washington, DC. Those awards show a willingness to use pass-through organizations for targeted support.
Typical grant sizes are centered in the mid-five figures and low five figures: the p25 is $6,500, the median is $13,500, and the p75 is $20,000. The recent record shows repeat giving across multiple years, including several organizations funded in both 2023 and 2024 or 2024 and 2025. The foundation is a private family foundation-style funder rather than an individual-giving vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments. No application process is described in the data.
$240K
$4M
$216K
$273K
Most grants fall between $7K and $20K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Concentrated, mid-to-large sized grants focused on a handful of repeat local grantees; primarily supports recurring operational/charitable needs rather than a highly diversified portfolio.
Notable grantees: Colorado Horse Rescue, Out Boulder County, Rocky Mountain Equality, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery
Grant recipients are all in the US. Colorado is the clearest concentration, with 53% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Within Colorado, Boulder, Longmont, Denver, and Hygiene appear in the recent grants list. Outside Colorado, Washington, DC is a frequent recipient location, and other grants land in Asheville, North Carolina; Tampa, Florida; Redwood City, California; Larkspur, California; and Etna, New Hampshire.
The recent grants point to three main areas: LGBTQ+ community services and advocacy in Boulder County, equine rescue and rehabilitation in Colorado, and substance-use recovery or disaster-response support through community foundations and intermediaries. Named recipients include Rocky Mountain Equality, Colorado Horse Rescue, and The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery.
Yes. The file shows repeat grants to several recipients across multiple years, including Colorado Horse Rescue, Out Boulder County, Great Escape Mustang, World Central Kitchen, and Redwood High School. That pattern suggests sustained support rather than one-time gifts.
The grant-size distribution centers in the mid-five figures: p25 is $6,500, median is $13,500, and p75 is $20,000. Recent awards include both smaller support at that range and larger gifts such as $50,000 and $48,000.
Recipients are all in the US, and 53% of grants go to organizations in Colorado, the foundation’s headquarters state. Boulder appears often, along with Longmont and Denver, while Washington, DC is the top state by grant count among recipient locations.
Yes. Some recent grants go to community foundations and similar intermediaries, such as The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery in Asheville and World Central Kitchen in Washington, DC. That indicates the foundation sometimes routes support through organizations that then direct funds toward specific relief or recovery efforts.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUALITY | BOULDER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA - HELENE RECOVERY | ASHEVILLE, NC | $48,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| COLORADO HORSE RESCUE | LONGMONT, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GREAT ESCAPE MUSTANG | HYGIENE, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SPARK - THE LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS FDN | LARKSPUR, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DISASTER RELIEF FUND | RALEIGH, NC | $8,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY | ASHEVILLE, NC | $8,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER | ASHEVILLE, NC | $6,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| USF FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY | ASHEVILLE, NC | $3,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OUT BOULDER COUNTY | BOULDER, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| COLORADO HORSE RESCUE | LONGMONT, CO | $35,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $22,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SPARK - THE LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS FDN | LARKSPUR, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| GREAT ESCAPE MUSTANG | HYGIENE, CO | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SUGAR LOAF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT | BOULDER, CO | $14,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $13,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HARVEST OF HOPE PANTRY | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SAFE HOUSE PROGRESSIVE | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| USF FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| THE COUSTEAU SOCIETY INC | ETNA, NH | $8,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $6,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| COLORADO HORSE RESCUE | LONGMONT, CO | $31,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| OUT BOULDER COUNTY | BOULDER, CO | $30,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| SPARK - THE LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS FDN | LARKSPUR, CA | $22,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $22,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| THE COUSTEAU SOCIETY INC | ETNA, NH | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| USF FOUNDATION INC | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| GREAT ESCAPE MUSTANG | HYGIENE, CO | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| SUGAR LOAF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT | BOULDER, CO | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| URBAN PEAK | DENVER, CO | $16,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| HARVEST OF HOPE PANTRY | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| SAFE HOUSE PROGRESSIVE | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $6,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $6,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| COLORADO PUG RESCUE | GUNNISON, CO | $5,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| MERIN HEALTH FOUNDATION | GREENBRAE, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| UC DAVIS FOUNDATION | DAVIS, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | $2,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA - HELENE RECOVERY
$48,000CHARITABLE
REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
$20,000CHARITABLE
GREAT ESCAPE MUSTANG
$15,000CHARITABLE
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$15,000CHARITABLE
SPARK - THE LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS FDN
$10,000CHARITABLE
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
$6,500CHARITABLE
USF FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
SPARK - THE LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS FDN
$20,000CHARITABLE
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$15,000CHARITABLE
GREAT ESCAPE MUSTANG
$15,000CHARITABLE
SUGAR LOAF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
$14,000CHARITABLE
SAFE HOUSE PROGRESSIVE
$10,000CHARITABLE
THE COUSTEAU SOCIETY INC
$8,000CHARITABLE
ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$5,000CHARITABLE
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$2,000CHARITABLE
OUT BOULDER COUNTY
$30,000CHARITABLE
SPARK - THE LARKSPUR CORTE MADERA SCHOOLS FDN
$22,000CHARITABLE
THE COUSTEAU SOCIETY INC
$20,000CHARITABLE
USF FOUNDATION INC
$20,000CHARITABLE
GREAT ESCAPE MUSTANG
$20,000CHARITABLE
SUGAR LOAF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
$20,000CHARITABLE
URBAN PEAK
$16,000CHARITABLE
SAFE HOUSE PROGRESSIVE
$10,000CHARITABLE
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$10,000CHARITABLE
ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$6,000CHARITABLE
COLORADO PUG RESCUE
$5,000CHARITABLE
MERIN HEALTH FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
UC DAVIS FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$2,000CHARITABLE