Crystal Springs Foundation
Accepts applications
Crystal Springs Foundation is a private foundation in Flagler, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,950 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28,950
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$642,623
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26,000 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,103 | 7 | $499,828 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 7 | $582,394 |
| 2024 | $28,950 | 10 | $642,623 |
How to apply
| Contact | Crystal Springs Foundation PO Box 158, Flagler, CO 80815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 765-4000 |
| What to submit | Contact crystal springs foundation with letter stating basis for requested grant. |
| Deadlines | March 30 |
| Restrictions | Should primarily benefit inhabitants of the communities of kit carson and lincoln counties, Colorado. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crystal Springs Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $28,950 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arriba Flagler School | Kitchen improvements | $5,000 |
| Healthy Living Sysytems | Affordable housing improvements | $5,000 |
| Town of Flagler Community Development | Restoration project | $5,000 |
| Wheatland Confrence Center | Hall improvements | $3,500 |
| Flagler Food Pantry | Purchase of electric stove and freezer for food pantry | $3,000 |
| Eastern Plains Cowbelles | Cover processing fees for donated beef to local schools | $2,500 |
| Arriba Flagler School | Laptop to be used in school | $2,400 |
| Colorado Lions Foundation | Flagler community projects | $1,000 |
| Town of Flagler Recreation Dept | Youth golf lessons | $1,000 |
| Creighton Senior Center | Kitchen repair | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Fagerlund
- Leigh Anna Andersen
- Angie Elrick
- Tom Bredehoft
- Christie Creighton
- Brian Rowden
Questions people ask
Does Crystal Springs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 30.
How much does Crystal Springs Foundation give?
$28,950 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Crystal Springs Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Fagerlund (President), Leigh Anna Andersen (Treasurer), Angie Elrick (Secretary) and Tom Bredehoft (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Crystal Springs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.