The Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation concentrates support on Colorado-based cultural institutions, girls' youth development, and eating-disorder/mental health services. They tend to make sizable, repeat grants to a small set of organizations—especially performing arts groups and local nonprofits serving girls and mental-health needs—indicating a preference for established regional partners and program stability.
Concentrated giving with relatively large awards to a small number of repeat grantees, primarily regional organizations in Colorado; funding is focused rather than widely distributed.
The Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation C/o Thomas Kearns shows a clear pattern of repeat support for Colorado arts, girls’ development, and mental-health services. In 2025, it gave $50,000 to Girls Scouts of Colorado, one of the largest recent grants in the file, and $45,000 to The Eating Disorder Foundation. Those awards sit alongside repeated support for performing arts groups such as Central City Opera House Association and Opera Colorado, as well as local nonprofits serving children and youth. The foundation’s recent record suggests a grantmaker that favors established Colorado institutions rather than broad, one-time experimentation. Its gifts also reach a mix of cultural and community-serving organizations, including choirs, theater companies, schools, and service providers. The same organizations often reappear across 2023 and 2025, which points to continuity in support and ongoing relationships with a small set of regional partners. Across the record, the foundation’s giving is concentrated in Colorado and centered on organizations that serve local communities through programming, care, education, and the arts.
In girls’ youth development, the foundation gave $50,000 to Girls Scouts of Colorado in 2025 and $45,000 in 2023, showing repeated support for a single organization. For mental-health and eating-disorder work, it awarded $45,000 to The Eating Disorder Foundation in 2025 and $45,000 in 2023. Its cultural giving includes $45,000 to Central City Opera House Association in 2025 and $40,000 in 2023, plus $40,000 to Opera Colorado in 2025 and 2023. The record also includes support for music education and performance through the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, Denver Children's Choir, and Colorado Children's Chorale.
Typical grants fall at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $23,750 at the 75th percentile, with several awards above that range. The file shows repeat grants to the same recipients across 2023 and 2025, including multiple awards to Girls Scouts of Colorado, The Eating Disorder Foundation, Central City Opera House Association, Opera Colorado, and others. The foundation appears to give directly as a private foundation; the data show charitable contributions, no individuals funded, and no program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $24K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Notable grantees: Girls Scouts of Colorado, The Eating Disorder Foundation, Central City Opera House Association, Opera Colorado
All of the recent grants in the file went to U.S. recipients, and every listed recipient is in Colorado. Denver appears frequently, including grants to Girls Scouts of Colorado, Central City Opera House Association, The Eating Disorder Foundation, University of Denver Lamont School of Music, Buntport Theatre, and Denver Children's Choir. Other Colorado recipients include Englewood, Littleton, Aurora, and Avon. The pattern is fully local, with 100% of grants directed to recipients in Colorado.
The recent grants show recurring support for Colorado arts institutions, girls’ youth development, and eating-disorder or mental-health services. Named recipients include Girls Scouts of Colorado, The Eating Disorder Foundation, Central City Opera House Association, Opera Colorado, and several Denver-area arts and youth organizations.
Yes. The record includes repeat awards in both 2023 and 2025 to Girls Scouts of Colorado, The Eating Disorder Foundation, Central City Opera House Association, Opera Colorado, Havern School, Roundup River Ranch, Bayaud Enterprises Inc, University of Colorado Foundation, Judi's House Jag Institute, Denver Lyric Opera Guild, Buntport Theatre, Denver Children's Choir, and Colorado Children's Chorale.
The grant-size distribution centers on $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $23,750 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger gifts such as $50,000 to Girls Scouts of Colorado and $45,000 to several other recipients.
The grants are concentrated entirely in Colorado. Recent recipients include organizations in Denver, Englewood, Littleton, Aurora, and Avon, and the recipient country distribution is 100% U.S.
No. The data show Funds individuals: False and Makes program-related investments: False, indicating grants are directed to organizations rather than individuals or PRI structures.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION | DENVER, CO | $45,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| THE EATING DISORDER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $45,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| OPERA COLORADO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| HAVERN SCHOOL | LITTLETON, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN | DENVER, CO | $17,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH | AVON, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| DENVER CHILDREN'S CHOIR | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BAYAUD ENTERPRISES INC | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| JUDI'S HOUSE JAG INSTITUTE | AURORA, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BUNTPORT THEATRE | DENVER, CO | $6,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| WONDERBOUND | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| COLORADO CHILDREN'S CHORALE | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| LAFFONT COMPETITION | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| PLATTE FORUM | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| HAVERN SCHOOL | LITTLETON, CO | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| THE EATING DISORDER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $45,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $45,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| OPERA COLORADO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH | AVON, CO | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| JUDI'S HOUSE JAG INSTITUTE | AURORA, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BAYAUD ENTERPRISES INC | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BUNTPORT THEATRE | DENVER, CO | $5,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| COLORADO CHILDREN'S CHORALE | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| DENVER CHILDREN'S CHOIR | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| LAFFONT COMPETITION | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| PLATTE FORUM | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| WONDERBOUND | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $45,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| THE EATING DISORDER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $45,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| OPERA COLORADO | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $40,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | DENVER, CO | $25,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| HAVERN SCHOOL | LITTLETON, CO | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH | AVON, CO | $15,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BAYAUD ENTERPRISES INC | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| JUDI'S HOUSE JAG INSTITUTE | AURORA, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BUNTPORT THEATRE | DENVER, CO | $5,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION
$45,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$25,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
HAVERN SCHOOL
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN
$17,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH
$15,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
DENVER CHILDREN'S CHOIR
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
JUDI'S HOUSE JAG INSTITUTE
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
BUNTPORT THEATRE
$6,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
LAFFONT COMPETITION
$4,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
PLATTE FORUM
$3,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
HAVERN SCHOOL
$70,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION
$40,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$25,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
BUNTPORT THEATRE
$5,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
DENVER CHILDREN'S CHOIR
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
LAFFONT COMPETITION
$4,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION
$40,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
$25,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
HAVERN SCHOOL
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH
$15,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
JUDI'S HOUSE JAG INSTITUTE
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
BUNTPORT THEATRE
$5,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS