Funding search · EIN 836058353 · Denver, CO
The Anna and John J Sie Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 169
- grants reported
- $10.6M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Global Down Syndrome Foundation4 grants · $3.3M
- University of Colorado Foundation3 grants · $1.8M
- Children'S Hospital Colorado2 grants · $1.1M
- Denver Film Society3 grants · $1.0M
- Regis University3 grants · $616,749
- Denver Art Museum3 grants · $358,300
- Denver Health & Hospitals2 grants · $307,352
- Children'S Hospital Colorado Founda1 grant · $229,925
- The University of Texas Foundation2 grants · $200,000
- Judaism Your Way3 grants · $160,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 169 grants.
- $1.4M
Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Denver, CO · 2024
For research/edu/advocacy/grants.
- $1.2M
Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Denver, CO · 2023
For research/edu/advocacy/grants.
- $965,780
Denver Film Society · Denver, CO · 2024
For audiences to discover film.
- $847,016
Children'S Hospital Colorado · Aurora, CO · 2024
Pediatric health care
- $750,000
University of Colorado Foundation · Denver, CO · 2024
For down syndrome research.
- $594,734
Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Denver, CO · 2022
For shared staff, services & facilit
- $500,000
University of Colorado Foundation · Denver, CO · 2023
For down syndrome research.
- $500,000
University of Colorado Foundation · Denver, CO · 2022
For down syndrome research.
- $334,980
Regis University · Denver, CO · 2023
For post secondary feasibility study
- $275,282
Denver Health & Hospitals · Denver, CO · 2024
Down syndrome medical care
- $229,925
Children'S Hospital Colorado Founda · Aurora, CO · 2022
For pediatric health care.
- $228,257
Children'S Hospital Colorado · Aurora, CO · 2023
For pediatric health care.
- $149,194
Regis University · Denver, CO · 2024
For post secondary feasibility study
- $139,500
Denver Art Museum · Denver, CO · 2023
For exhibitions/programs/collection.
- $132,575
Regis University · Denver, CO · 2022
For post secondary feasibility study
- $109,700
Denver Art Museum · Denver, CO · 2024
For exhibitions/programs/collection.
- $109,100
Denver Art Museum · Denver, CO · 2022
For exhibitions/programs/collection.
- $106,500
Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Denver, CO · 2022
For research/edu/advocacy/grants.
- $100,000
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation · Tampa, FL · 2024
Cancer research
- $100,000
Archbishop'S Catholic Appeal · Denver, CO · 2023
Funding catholic ministries
- $100,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX · 2023
Cancer research
- $100,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX · 2022
For md anderson cancer center.
- $87,867
Denver Health & Hospitals Foundatio · Denver, CO · 2022
For a down syndrome clinic.
- $60,000
Judaism Your Way · Denver, CO · 2024
Connect with all jews
- $50,000
Judaism Your Way · Denver, CO · 2023
Connect with all jews
- $50,000
Volunteers of America-Colorado · Denver, CO · 2023
For services to women/children/fam.
- $50,000
Denver School of Science & Technolo · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
For world class education.
- $50,000
Judaism Your Way · Denver, CO · 2022
Education for children & adults.
- $35,300
Denver School of Science and · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Core values education.
- $32,070
Denver Health & Hospitals · Denver, CO · 2023
For a down syndrome clinic.
- $30,500
Children'S Diabetes Foundation · Phoenix, AZ · 2022
For type 1 diabetes programs.
- $30,000
Global Livingston Institute · Denver, CO · 2023
Awareness, collaboration
- $30,000
National Down Syndrome Congress · Roswell, GA · 2022
For down syndrome support.
- $25,000
Mizel Institute-Lyon Global Foundat · Denver, CO · 2024
For public safety education.
- $25,000
The Cable Center · Denver, CO · 2024
Celebrate innovative people
- $25,000
Volunteers of America-Colorado · Denver, CO · 2024
For services to women/children/fam.
- $25,000
Denver School of Science and · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Core values education.
- $25,000
Mizel Institute-Lyon Global Foundat · Denver, CO · 2022
For public safety education.
- $25,000
Volunteers of America-Colorado Bran · Denver, CO · 2022
For services to women/children/fam.
- $24,400
Navy Seal Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2022
For warrior/veteran/family support.
- $24,050
Seriesfest · Denver, CO · 2024
Inspire and impact audiences
- $24,000
Mizel Institute-Lyon Global Foundat · Denver, CO · 2023
For public safety education.
- $23,800
National Jewish Health · Denver, CO · 2023
For clinical, research & education.
- $23,300
Children'S Diabetes Foundation · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
For type 1 diabetes programs.
- $21,000
Denver Film Society · Denver, CO · 2022
For audiences to discover film.
- $20,000
Denver Film Society · Denver, CO · 2023
For audiences to discover film.
- $20,000
National Down Syndrome Congress · Roswell, GA · 2023
For down syndrome support.
- $17,500
Seriesfest · Denver, CO · 2023
Inspire and impact audiences
- $15,000
Cancer League of Colorado · Englewood, CO · 2024
For cancer research & programs.
- $15,000
Mile High Montessori Early Learning · Denver, CO · 2024
For low income children's education.
- $15,000
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2024
Experimental education unit
- $15,000
Cancer League of Colorado · Englewood, CO · 2023
For cancer research & programs.
- $15,000
Mile High Montessori Early Learning · Denver, CO · 2023
For low income children's education.
- $15,000
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2023
Experimental education unit
- $15,000
Cancer League of Colorado · Englewood, CO · 2022
For cancer research & programs.
- $15,000
Global Livingston Institute · Denver, CO · 2022
To educate on int'l development.
- $15,000
Mile High Montessori Early Learning · Denver, CO · 2022
For low income children's education.
- $15,000
National Jewish Health · Denver, CO · 2022
For clinical, research & education.
- $15,000
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2022
For cable industry programs.
- $14,400
Navy Seal Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2023
For warrior/veteran/family support.
- $12,500
University of Denver - 2199 · Denver, CO · 2022
For music & int'l study opportunity.
- $12,000
National Jewish Health · Denver, CO · 2024
For clinical, research & education.
- $12,000
Opera Colorado · Englewood, CO · 2023
Opera program and events
- $11,220
Make-a-Wish Found-Colorado Chapter · Greenwood Village, CO · 2023
For granting children's wishes.
- $10,000
Arc Thriftmetro Assoc for Rc · Lakewood, CO · 2024
For intellectual/dev. Disabled indv.
- $10,000
Museum of Contemporary Art · Denver, CO · 2024
For inspirational contemporary art.
- $10,000
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome · Parker, CO · 2024
For down syndrome inclusion.
- $10,000
Skaneateles Lake Association · Skaneateles, NY · 2024
Quality of skaneateles lake
- $10,000
The Chosen & Dearly Loved Founder · Denver, CO · 2024
For special needs children care.
- $10,000
Arc Thriftmetro Assoc for Rc · Lakewood, CO · 2023
For intellectual/dev. Disabled indv.
- $10,000
Colorado Ballet · Denver, CO · 2023
For performances/training/education.
- $10,000
Museum of Contemporary Art · Denver, CO · 2023
For inspirational contemporary art.
- $10,000
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Associ · Parker, CO · 2023
For down syndrome inclusion.
- $10,000
Take Note Colorado · Denver, CO · 2023
For all student music participation.
- $10,000
The Cable Center · Denver, CO · 2023
Celebrate innovative people
- $10,000
The Chosen & Dearly Loved Founder · Denver, CO · 2023
For special needs children care.
- $10,000
University of Denver - 2199 · Denver, CO · 2023
International study opportunities
- $10,000
Adam'S Camp · Englewood, CO · 2022
For youth/young adult camp/services.
- $10,000
Arc Thriftmetro Assoc for Rc · Lakewood, CO · 2022
For intellectual/dev. Disabled indv.
- $10,000
Museum of Contemporary Art · Denver, CO · 2022
For inspirational contemporary art.
- $10,000
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Associ · Parker, CO · 2022
For down syndrome inclusion.
- $10,000
Roundup River Ranch · Avon, CO · 2022
For children with serious illnesses.
- $10,000
Take Note Colorado · Denver, CO · 2022
For all student music participation.
- $10,000
The Cable Center · Denver, CO · 2022
For the cable hall of fame.
- $10,000
The Chosen & Dearly Loved Founder · Denver, CO · 2022
For special needs children care.
- $10,000
Tsc Alliance · Silver Spring, MD · 2022
To find a cure for tuberous scleros.
- $8,900
Girl Scouts of Colorado · Denver, CO · 2024
Empower young girls
- $8,055
Make-a-Wish Found-Colorado Chapter · Greenwood Village, CO · 2022
For granting children's wishes.
- $7,500
Down Syndrome Community of Ps · Bellevue, WA · 2024
Promote inclusive schools
- $7,500
Alzheimers Association · Chicago, IL · 2023
For research, care & support program
- $7,500
Down Syndrome Community of Ps · Bellevue, WA · 2023
Promote inclusive schools
- $7,500
Stanley British Primary School · Denver, CO · 2023
Inclusion school study
- $7,500
Down Syndrome Community of Ps · Bellevue, WA · 2022
For down syndrome services.
- $7,125
Make-a-Wish Found-Colorado Chapter · Greenwood Village, CO · 2024
For granting children's wishes.
- $6,000
Project McManus · Lone Tree, CO · 2022
For disadvantaged youth programs.
- $5,000
Adam'S Camp · Englewood, CO · 2024
Intensive therapy, family support
- $5,000
Alzheimers Association · Chicago, IL · 2024
For research, care & support program
- $5,000
Bal Swan Children'S Center · Broomfield, CO · 2024
Early childhood education
- $5,000
Children'S Hospital Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Supporting pediatric health care
- $5,000
Colorado Ballet · Denver, CO · 2024
For performances/training/education.
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