Carolyns Fund
Preselected recipients only
Carolyns Fund is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 2 | $118,842 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 2 | $108,926 |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 3 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Carolyns Fund 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.
What Carolyns Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain and Behavior Research | Fund research searching for better treatments cures and methods of prevention for mental illnesses. | $60,000 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Distribution of Food to people experiencing homelessness. | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for people experiencing mental illnesses. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederic Nichols
Questions people ask
Does Carolyns Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carolyns Fund give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Carolyns Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederic Nichols (Executive Director).
What does Carolyns Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and food and hunger.