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About Food Bank of the Rockies
To end hunger and build a hunger-free future by nourishing people in need, partnering with local organizations, and addressing the root causes of food insecurity.
Focus Areas
food securityhunger relieffood rescuenutritionmobile pantriesSNAP outreachcommunity partnerships
Who They Fund
food-insecure individualslow-income householdspeople experiencing homelessness
Funding Style
direct serviceoperational support for distribution
About Food Bank of the Rockies
Food Bank of the Rockies’ recent grantmaking is dominated by food distribution grants to local partners that move commodities and emergency food into communities across Colorado and Wyoming. The largest award in the data, $1,216,848, went to Adams County Emergency Food Bank - Tefap in Commerce City for food distribution, and another major line of support went to Metro Caring - Tefap in Denver, with awards of $909,935 in 2025, $821,268 in 2024, and $884,041 in 2023. That multi-year pattern shows a funder backing the same distribution partners repeatedly rather than making isolated one-off gifts. The foundation’s stated purpose is to end hunger and build a hunger-free future by nourishing people in need, partnering with local organizations, and addressing the root causes of food insecurity. Its grant records align with that mission through support for emergency food bank operations, pantries, meal distribution programs, and food supply logistics. Recent grantees also include The Action Center in Lakewood, Jewish Family Service in Denver, and St Josephs Church in Cheyenne, all funded for food distribution work. The scale of giving is substantial, with annual grants totaling $49,013,120 and a reported asset base of $155,222,223.
What Food Bank of the Rockies Funds
In emergency food assistance, the foundation backs distribution hubs that serve high-volume local demand. Adams County Emergency Food Bank - Tefap in Commerce City received $1,216,848 for food distribution, while The Action Center - Tefap in Lakewood received $950,758 in 2023 and $782,371 in 2024 for the same purpose. Food rescue and pantry operations also appear in the portfolio through repeat support for neighborhood distribution partners. Tin Shed Food Pantry - Tefap in Wheat Ridge received $567,935 in 2025, and Community Table in Arvada received $494,761 in 2025 and $360,070 in 2024. The foundation also funds faith-based and social-service providers engaged in household food stabilization. Clifton Christian Church Mp - Tefap in Clifton received $422,629 in 2025, and Integrated Family Community Services - Tefap in Englewood received $373,152 in 2024 and $321,769 in 2025.
How Food Bank of the Rockies Gives
Typical grants cluster around a mid-sized operating-support range: the p25 is $20,936, the median is $44,360, and the p75 is $98,706. The recent record shows a strong repeat-grantee pattern, with several organizations appearing across multiple years and multiple awards. Funding is clearly programmatic and distribution-oriented, with grants labeled for food distribution rather than unrestricted philanthropy. The foundation does not fund individuals and is not listed as making program-related investments. Its grantmaking is regional, with a large share of awards staying in the headquarters state, but it also supports neighboring-state partners.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$16.3M
Total Assets
$184.2M
Total Revenue
$176M
Total Expenses
$161M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $21K and $99K, with a median of $44K.
25th Percentile
$21K
Median
$44K
75th Percentile
$99K
Geographic Reach
Regional2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ERIN PULLING
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