Ashcroft Ministries
Preselected recipients only
Ashcroft Ministries is a private foundation in Woody Creek, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $308,200 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $237,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$308,200
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$237,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $236,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,000 | 6 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $308,200 | 9 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Ashcroft Ministries says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $278,200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $237,000 |
| Rooted Pastors | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $20,000 |
| Infaith | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Chaplains | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Become Good Soil | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $10,000 |
| Wild at Heart | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| New Horizons | Support of local 501(c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Individual | Supporting women's ministry in the roaring fork valley | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Blake Appleby
- Eric Mangelsen
Questions people ask
Does Ashcroft Ministries accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ashcroft Ministries give?
$308,200 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ashcroft Ministries?
Its 2024 filing lists Blake Appleby (President) and Eric Mangelsen (Officer).