The Edward and Janet Ahlstrand Family Foundation funds mostly local Colorado nonprofits with an emphasis on animal welfare, mountain/outdoor safety and education, and youth-serving organizations. Their grants are typically modest, unrestricted or general program support awards, often repeated year-to-year to the same small set of community organizations. While a few national charities appear, the bulk of giving is focused on regional rescue, shelter, and youth support services in Boulder and mountain communities.
A defining feature of the Edward and Janet Ahlstrand Family Found is its repeated support for Colorado-based community groups, especially animal welfare and youth-serving organizations. The giving pattern in the recent grants list shows small awards that often return to the same recipients over multiple years, including Tgthr in Boulder for advocacy and Voices for Children for teenage support. That repetition suggests a steady, local style of grantmaking rather than one-off project funding. Animal care is a major part of the portfolio. The foundation backed Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg more than once for animal care and general program support, and also supported Boulder Humane Society and Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Mountain and outdoor safety also appears in the record, with grants to Summit County Mountain Rescue and Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. Youth-focused work is another recurring thread, visible in support for YMCA of Boulder and Forward Steps Foundation, a recipient tied to scholarships for foster youth. While a few grants go outside Colorado, the center of gravity remains with nearby nonprofits serving Boulder and mountain communities.
Animal welfare is one of the clearest themes in the recent grants. The foundation gave $2,500 to Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg for animal care and later supported the same organization again with $2,000 for general program support. It also granted $2,000 to Boulder Humane Society for general program support and $2,000 to Humane Society of Boulder Valley for animal shelter work. Youth support appears alongside that animal-focused giving. Voices for Children received multiple awards for teenage support, including $3,000 in 2023 and $2,500 in 2025. The foundation also gave $3,000 to YMCA of Boulder for general program support and $2,450 to Forward Steps Foundation for scholarships for foster youth. Mountain and outdoor service shows up in grants to Summit County Mountain Rescue and Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center.
Grant sizes are modest: the typical award sits at $500 at the 25th percentile, $1,000 at the median, and $2,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Tgthr, Voices for Children, Wild Animal Sanctuary, YMCA of Boulder, and Mariposa. That pattern points to recurring community grantmaking rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is a family foundation, and the awards shown are general program support, advocacy, animal care, and similar operating-style grants. No individual-grant application process is shown in the data.
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$36K
Most grants fall between $500 and $2K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$2K
About 72% of grants go to recipients in CO.
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Modest, distributed annual giving with many small to mid-sized grants; a pattern of repeat support to a core group of local grantees rather than large one-off gifts. Grants are frequently designated as general program support and concentrate on Boulder and nearby mountain communities.
Notable grantees: Wild Animal Sanctuary, Humane Society of Boulder Valley, TGTHR, Voices for Children, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
The foundation’s giving is concentrated in Colorado, which receives 72% of grants. Boulder is the most visible city in the recent grants list, with recipients such as Tgthr, Voices for Children, YMCA of Boulder, Boulder Humane Society, and Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Other Colorado recipients include Keenesburg, Breckenridge, and Vail, showing a reach that extends into mountain communities. Outside Colorado, the list includes recipients in Dallas, Orange, Los Angeles, Smyrna, and Hurricane, but those appear less frequently than the Colorado-based awards.
Recent grants show a strong mix of animal welfare, youth support, and mountain/outdoor safety groups. Colorado recipients include animal shelters and sanctuaries, youth-serving nonprofits, and mountain rescue or outdoor education organizations.
Yes. Colorado is the top state by grant count, and 72% of grants go to recipients in Colorado. Boulder and nearby mountain communities appear frequently in the recent grants list.
The distribution is small and concentrated around modest gifts: the 25th percentile is $500, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $2,000.
The recent record shows recurring support. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Tgthr, Voices for Children, Wild Animal Sanctuary, YMCA of Boulder, and Mariposa.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF BOULDER | BOULDER, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VOICES FOR CHILDREN | BOULDER, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BRECKENRIDGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER | BRECKENRIDGE, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SUMMIT COUNTY MOUNTAIN RESCUE | BRECKENRIDGE, CO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SUSAN KOMEN FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HURRICANE PET RESCUE | HURRICANE, UT | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY | KEENESBURG, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TGTHR | BOULDER, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TEAM RUBICON | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOULDER HUMANE SOCIETY | BOULDER, CO | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FAITHFULLY K9 SERVICE DOGS | CONIFER, CO | $1,850 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MARIPOSA DR FOUNDATION | ITHACA, NY | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | ATLANTA, GA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SMALL CHAMPIONS | VAIL, CO | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CAITIES FOSTER FAM RESCUE | SEABROOK, TX | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VAIL MOUNTAIN RESCUE | EDWARDS, CO | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SPEAK UP REACH OUT | EAGLE, CO | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VAIL VALLEY CHARITABLE FUND | EDWARDS, CO | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BRIGHT FUTURES | WEBB CITY, MO | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $122 | 2025 | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TGTHR | Boulder, CO | $3,650 | 2024 | Advocacy |
| Small Champions | Vail, CO | $3,000 | 2024 | Dog rescue |
| Voices for Children | Boulder, CO | $2,500 | 2024 | Teenage support |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | $2,500 | 2024 | Animal care |
| YMCA of Boulder | Boulder, CO | $2,000 | 2024 | General program support |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | Boulder, CO | $2,000 | 2024 | Animal shelter |
| Mariposa | Orange, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | General program support |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Cent | Breckenridge, CO | $1,900 | 2024 | Veterans programs |
| Susan Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | $1,500 | 2024 | Program support |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | $1,500 | 2024 | Program support |
| Summit County Mountain Rescue | Breckenridge, CO | $1,500 | 2024 | Youth development programs |
| Rocky Mountain Horse Rescue | Arvada, CO | $1,000 | 2024 | Program support |
| Philanthropic Educational Organizat | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 | 2024 | Program support |
| Colorado Mountain Ranch | Boulder, CO | $1,000 | 2024 | Program support |
| Lola's Lucky Day | Pearland, TX | $1,000 | 2024 | Wildlife conservation |
| Boulder County Fair | Longmont, CO | $500 | 2024 | Veterans of foreign wars |
| Vail Valley Charitable Fund | Edwards, CO | $500 | 2024 | Financial assistance for medical crisis. |
| Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center | Lafayette, CO | $500 | 2024 | Program support |
| 4H | Gypsum, CO | $500 | 2024 | General program support |
| Speak Up Reach Out | Eagle, CO | $500 | 2024 | Support for mental health & crisis intervention. |
| Vail Mountain Rescue | Edwards, CO | $500 | 2024 | Purchase of ATVs for rescue operations |
| Larimer County Horseman's Associati | Fort Collins, CO | $500 | 2024 | Program support |
| Bright Futures | Webb City, MO | $500 | 2024 | Homeless shelter |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2024 | Scholarships for foster youth |
| TGTHR | Boulder, CO | $4,500 | 2023 | Advocacy |
| Voices for Children | Boulder, CO | $3,000 | 2023 | Teenage support |
| Voices for Children | Boulder, CO | $2,676 | 2023 | Teenage support |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Smyrna, TN | $2,500 | 2023 | General program support |
| YMCA of Boulder | Boulder, CO | $2,500 | 2023 | General program support |
YMCA OF BOULDER
$3,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
VOICES FOR CHILDREN
$2,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
BRECKENRIDGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER
$2,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
SUMMIT COUNTY MOUNTAIN RESCUE
$2,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
SUSAN KOMEN FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
HURRICANE PET RESCUE
$2,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$2,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
TGTHR
$2,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
TEAM RUBICON
$2,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOULDER HUMANE SOCIETY
$2,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
FAITHFULLY K9 SERVICE DOGS
$1,850GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
MARIPOSA DR FOUNDATION
$1,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
RED CROSS
$1,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$1,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
SMALL CHAMPIONS
$1,500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
CAITIES FOSTER FAM RESCUE
$1,000GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
VAIL MOUNTAIN RESCUE
$500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
SPEAK UP REACH OUT
$500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
VAIL VALLEY CHARITABLE FUND
$500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
BRIGHT FUTURES
$500GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DENVER
$122GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
TGTHR
$3,650Advocacy
Small Champions
$3,000Dog rescue
Voices for Children
$2,500Teenage support
Wild Animal Sanctuary
$2,500Animal care
YMCA of Boulder
$2,000General program support
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
$2,000Animal shelter
Mariposa
$2,000General program support
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Cent
$1,900Veterans programs
Susan Komen Foundation
$1,500Program support
Denver Rescue Mission
$1,500Program support
Summit County Mountain Rescue
$1,500Youth development programs
Rocky Mountain Horse Rescue
$1,000Program support
Philanthropic Educational Organizat
$1,000Program support
Colorado Mountain Ranch
$1,000Program support
Lola's Lucky Day
$1,000Wildlife conservation
Boulder County Fair
$500Veterans of foreign wars
Vail Valley Charitable Fund
$500Financial assistance for medical crisis.
Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center
$500Program support
4H
$500General program support
Speak Up Reach Out
$500Support for mental health & crisis intervention.
Vail Mountain Rescue
$500Purchase of ATVs for rescue operations
Larimer County Horseman's Associati
$500Program support
Bright Futures
$500Homeless shelter
Habitat for Humanity
$500Scholarships for foster youth
TGTHR
$4,500Advocacy
Voices for Children
$3,000Teenage support
Voices for Children
$2,676Teenage support
Volunteer Florida Foundation
$2,500General program support
YMCA of Boulder
$2,500General program support