Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association
Preselected recipients only
Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $264,389 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $55,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$264,389
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$55,250
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2023 was down from $297,256 the year before.
39% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $297,256 | 46 | $9.5 million |
| 2023 | $264,389 | 49 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association 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 Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 49 | $313,104 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Scholarship | $55,250 |
| Pueblo Community College | Education | $34,630 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Scholarship | $32,500 |
| Century 190 | Benevolence | $24,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Scholarship | $22,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Scholarship vocational tech | $21,250 |
| Adams State College | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Fort Lewis College | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| University of Colorado Colo Springs | Scholarship | $10,750 |
| Central 6 | Benevolence | $8,000 |
| Colorado College | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Western Colorado University | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Pikes Peak State College | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Northwestern Community College | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Metropolitan State College of Denve | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Colorado State University-Pueblo | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Longs Peak 197 | Benevolence | $3,000 |
| Wray 71 | Benevolence | $2,700 |
| Crystal Lake 34 | Benevolence | $2,600 |
| South Denver 93 | Benevolence | $2,400 |
| Tejon Lodge 104 | Benevolence | $1,650 |
| Mount Moriah 15 | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Pueblo Lodge 17 | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Rio Blanco 80 | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Mount Princeton Lodge 49 | Educational grant | $1,500 |
| Montrose Lodge 63 | Education grant | $1,500 |
| Lincoln 146 | Educational grant | $1,000 |
| Front Range Community College | Vocational tech | $1,000 |
| Glenwood Beauty College | Vocational tech | $1,000 |
| Human Services Consultants | Benevolence | $774 |
| Del Norte 105 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Mount Lamborn 102 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Durango 46 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Palisade Lodge 125 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Fruita Lodge 120 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Longs Peak Lodge 197 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Ouray 37 | Educational grant | $500 |
| Centurion Daylight 195 | Educational grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph E Hardy
- Ronald Birely
- Marvin Feldman
- Wayne Arner
- John J Harrington
Questions people ask
Does Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association give?
$264,389 in tax year 2023, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association?
Its 2023 filing lists Ralph E Hardy (President), Ronald Birely (Vice President), Marvin Feldman (Secretary) and Wayne Arner (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.