Central Colorado Education Trust
Accepts applications
Central Colorado Education Trust is a private foundation in Sterling, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,004 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $584 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,004
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$584
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$131,288
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,980 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,090 | 18 | $122,823 |
| 2024 | $4,980 | 7 | $126,874 |
| 2025 | $5,004 | 7 | $131,288 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Overlin 11750 Valle Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 332-9540 |
| What to submit | Must obtain application from trust |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Must be pursuing secondary education in agricultural field and be from central Colorado soil conservation district. |
What Central Colorado Education Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $5,004 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Pueblo County High School FFA | Scholarship | $584 |
| Calhan High School FFA | Scholarship | $584 |
| Falcon High School FFA | Scholarship | $584 |
| Edison High School FFA | Scholarship | $584 |
| Karval High School FFA | Scholarship | $584 |
| Miami-Yoder High School FFA | Scholarship | $584 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Oakleaf
- Linda Overlin
- Jay Frost
- Anna Hanna
Questions people ask
Does Central Colorado Education Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Central Colorado Education Trust give?
$5,004 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $584.
Who runs Central Colorado Education Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Oakleaf (Trustee), Linda Overlin (Trustee), Jay Frost (Trustee) and Anna Hanna (Trustee).
What does Central Colorado Education Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.