Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Christopher Smale Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $620,229. The foundation focuses its funding efforts on areas such as arts and culture, the environment, health, and specific diseases and conditions, primarily within the Denver area. In the most recent fiscal period, the foundation reported expenses of $134,947 and revenue of $25,173. The foundation is managed by directors Roswitha Smale and Rich Lamm, both of whom serve without compensation. Despite its relatively modest financial size, the foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the cultural and environmental landscape of its community.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
1 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $198,000 | Schedule attached | Charitable | Denver, CO, US | 2022 |
| $134,500 | Schedule attached | Charitable | Denver, CO, US | 2023 |
| $127,661 | Schedule attached | Charitable | Denver, CO, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RS
Roswitha Smale
| Director | $0 | 2024 |
RL
Rich Lamm
| Director | $0 | 2024 |
Roswitha Smale
Director
Rich Lamm
Director
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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