Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation is a private foundation in Firestone, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,850 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,850
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,600 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 13 | $940,966 |
| 2024 | $55,600 | 19 | $989,300 |
| 2025 | $46,850 | 24 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 18 | $31,850 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Cu | Credit union grant | $10,000 |
| Colorado Cu | Credit union grant | $5,000 |
| Sava Center | 501(c)(3) donation | $2,500 |
| Clemson University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Carbon Valley Santa Cops | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| Childsafe Colorado | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| Friends of Foster Families | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| Hope Kids Colorado | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| Meridian Trust Foundation | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| Veterans Community Project | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,500 |
| A Womans Place | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| Coal Creek Meals on Wheels | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| Longmont Humane Society | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| Rhythm of the Horse | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| St Vrain Foundation | 501(c)(3) donation | $1,000 |
| Sweatheart City Car Show | 501(c)(3) donation | $600 |
| Aftersight | 501(c)(3) donation | $500 |
| Cono | 501(c)(3) donation | $500 |
| Lotus Foundation | 501(c)(3) donation | $500 |
| Mosaic | 501(c)(3) donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Nagl
- Shelley Ormsby
- Amanda Sheehan
- Colleen Knoll
- Autumn Harris
Questions people ask
Does Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation give?
$46,850 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Nagl (Chairman), Shelley Ormsby (Secretary), Amanda Sheehan (Treasurer) and Colleen Knoll (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Centennial Lending A Hand Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and animals.