The Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation makes a small number of relatively large, targeted gifts focused on higher education scholarship support and regional health/community philanthropy, primarily in Colorado. Grants are concentrated among a few repeat recipients and appear tied to family or geographic interests (notably the University of Colorado and Vail-area health services).
The Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation’s recent giving shows a clear preference for repeat, targeted support rather than a broad scatter of one-time awards. A $100,000 grant to 5430 Foundation in 2025 anchors the latest filing, alongside another $100,000 gift to the University of Colorado Foundation for the Athletic Director’s Discretionary Fund. The foundation also maintained a multi-year relationship with Vail Health Services Foundation, giving $50,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2025. That pattern points to sustained interest in a small set of institutions tied to education, health, and community life. Education appears in the form of scholarship and student enrichment support, including the University of Colorado Foundation’s Lovell Family Enrichment Fund for the Leeds Scholars Program. In Colorado’s mountain communities, the foundation has backed Vail Health Services Foundation, Vail Valley Foundation Inc, Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc, and Vail Veterans Foundation Inc. The recent record also includes gifts outside Colorado, such as support for The Learning Alliance Inc, Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc, First Liberty Institute, and Folds of Honor Foundation. Across the grants list, the foundation gives at a level that often sits in the five-figure range, with several larger awards at $50,000 and $100,000.
Higher education is one of the foundation’s most visible themes. It gave $50,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation for the Lovell Family Enrichment Fund for the Leeds Scholars Program, and later made a separate $100,000 grant to the same institution for the Athletic Director’s Discretionary Fund. Health-related support also appears repeatedly. The foundation awarded $10,000 to Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc in 2023 “to support Digestive Disease & Surgical efforts,” then followed with $10,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025 for general and unrestricted support. Community and cultural funding is another thread. Grants include $12,000 to Vail Valley Foundation Inc in 2025 for general and unrestricted support, as well as $10,000 gifts to Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc in both 2024 and 2025. The records also show event-based support, including $5,000 to Small Champions Inc for a charitable event.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CO.
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Concentrated giving: a few large grants, repeated support for select institutions rather than many small gifts; three organizations account for the entire recent portfolio, suggesting strong ties and multi-year commitments.
Notable grantees: University of Colorado Foundation, Vail Health Services Foundation, 5430 Foundation
Typical gifts cluster at modest-to-mid five-figure levels: the 25th percentile is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. The foundation’s recent history also includes several larger awards at $50,000 and $100,000, which sit above the central pattern. The grants list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially in Colorado and at Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc and The Learning Alliance Inc. This points to a recurring relationship model rather than isolated one-off awards. The foundation is a private foundation and also funds individuals.
The grants are national in scope, but they land most often in California by recipient count, while every recorded recipient is in the United States. Colorado is a major destination by grant value and frequency, with Denver, Vail, Avon, and Vail-area organizations appearing repeatedly. Florida is another visible cluster, especially Vero Beach, where several recipients are located. Outside those states, the record includes recipients in Texas, New York, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
The recent grants show support for universities, health and hospital foundations, local community organizations, and cultural institutions. Examples include a university foundation for scholarship and athletic support, hospital-related giving for digestive disease and surgical efforts, and general support for arts and community groups.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years. Vail Health Services Foundation received $50,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2025. The Learning Alliance Inc, Indian River Hospital Foundation Inc, Vilar Performing Arts Center Inc, and Folds of Honor Foundation also recur across the record.
The distribution centers on relatively small grants: the 25th percentile is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $10,000. Larger awards do appear, including $50,000 and $100,000 grants.
No. The grantmaking is national, and the recipient list spans multiple states. Colorado appears frequently, especially Denver, Vail, Avon, and nearby communities, while Florida recipients are concentrated in Vero Beach. Other recipient states in the recent record include Texas, New York, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
Yes. The foundation is identified as funding individuals, and the grant record also includes support for scholarship and student enrichment through the University of Colorado Foundation’s Leeds Scholars-related fund.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $250,000 | 2026 | Women's Basketball Excellence and Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $250,000 | 2026 | Women's Basketball Excellence Fund and Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $150,000 | 2026 | Athletic Director's Discretionary Fund |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2026 | Athletic Director Discretionary Fund |
| VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | Capital Campaign |
| VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION INC | AVON, CO | $15,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| FIRST LIBERTY INSTITUTE | PLANO, TX | $12,500 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC | AVON, CO | $12,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| CHILDCARE RESOURCES OF INDIAN RIVER INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TURNING POINT USA INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | Turning Point Education Division |
| VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC | AVON, CO | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| THE LEARNING ALLIANCE INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | Riley Gaines Center |
| WESTCOAST SPORTS ASSOCIATES INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| SMALL CHAMPIONS INC | VAIL, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| YOUNG LIFE | BOONE, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | CO-135 Vail Valley Fund |
| UPPER PATH VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | SPRING RUN, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| VAIL VETERANS FOUNDATION INC | VAIL, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLLYWOOD | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC | AVON, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $2,500 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| LIFE TRAINING INSTITUTE | NEWNAN, GA | $2,500 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| PENINSULA COMMITTEE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | PLS VRDS EST, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| WINDHORSE GUILD INC | BOULDER, CO | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| PATH VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED | SPRING RUN, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TARGET ALS FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | LEWISBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | Men's Water Polo fund |
| SIGMA NU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC | LEXINGTON, VA | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | DALLAS, TX | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| LAKEWOOD CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| JOHN'S ISLAND FOUNDATION INC | INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | Athletic Director's Discretionary Fund |
| 5430 FOUNDATION | VAN NUYS, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| VAIL HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION | VAIL, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION INC | AVON, CO | $12,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| FIRST LIBERTY INSTITUTE | PLANO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| THE LEARNING ALLIANCE INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC | AVON, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Director's Gold Society and Athena Society members |
| JOHNS ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE LEAGUE | VERO BEACH, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT LONG TERM SUPPORT TR | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| SMALL CHAMPIONS INC | VAIL, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | Charitable Event |
| STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| WESTCOAST SPORTS ASSOCIATES INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| YOUNG LIFE | HARLAN, IA | $5,000 | 2025 | CO-135 Vail Valley |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | $5,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
Women's Basketball Excellence and Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund
Women's Basketball Excellence Fund and Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund
Capital Campaign
TURNING POINT USA INC
$10,000Turning Point Education Division
INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
$10,000General & Unrestricted
WESTCOAST SPORTS ASSOCIATES INC
$5,000General & Unrestricted
SMALL CHAMPIONS INC
$5,000Charitable Event
UPPER PATH VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$5,000General & Unrestricted
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLLYWOOD
$5,000General & Unrestricted
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION
$2,500General & Unrestricted
LIFE TRAINING INSTITUTE
$2,500General & Unrestricted
PENINSULA COMMITTEE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$2,500General & Unrestricted
WINDHORSE GUILD INC
$1,000General & Unrestricted
PATH VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
$1,000General & Unrestricted
TARGET ALS FOUNDATION INC
$1,000General & Unrestricted
SIGMA NU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
$1,000General & Unrestricted
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
$1,000General & Unrestricted
LAKEWOOD CHURCH
$1,000General & Unrestricted
INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
$10,000General & Unrestricted
Director's Gold Society and Athena Society members
SMALL CHAMPIONS INC
$5,000Charitable Event
WESTCOAST SPORTS ASSOCIATES INC
$5,000General & Unrestricted
YOUNG LIFE
$5,000CO-135 Vail Valley
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION
$5,000General & Unrestricted