Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $525,255 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,913 and the largest $251,226. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$525,255
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,913
- Largest grant$251,226
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $462,023 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $462,023 | 29 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $525,255 | 32 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Brad March 1312 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 482-4322 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | Tax exempt entities benefitting fort collins, co and surrounding areas |
What Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 31 | $524,517 |
| Ohio | 1 | $738 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Collins | Support of municipal programs | $251,226 |
| Discovery Science Center | Support of science center | $60,000 |
| Discovery Science Center | Support of science center | $56,694 |
| Carnegie Center for Creativity | Support of community centers | $27,000 |
| No Barriers USA | Support of youth programs | $25,500 |
| Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity | Support of housing programs | $16,576 |
| Casa of Larimer County | Support of abused children | $15,307 |
| Poudre River Library Trust | Library support | $12,500 |
| The Jacob Center | Youth and family counseling support | $7,234 |
| Ram Strength Lubick Foundation | Assistance to cancer survivors | $6,990 |
| Respite Care Inc | Support children with disabilities | $5,680 |
| Realities for Children | Support of abused children | $3,957 |
| Crossroads Safehouse | Support of domestic violence assista | $3,795 |
| Larimer County Humane Society | Animal protection | $3,699 |
| Foothills Gateway | Serving disabled individuals | $3,506 |
| Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Center | Support of people with special needs | $2,931 |
| Pathways Hospice | Medical and hospice care | $2,895 |
| Sava Center | Sexual assault victim center support | $2,895 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | Support for animal shelter and adopt | $2,795 |
| Family Housing Network of Fort Coll | Support of housing programs | $2,400 |
| Avenir Museum of Design at Csu | Museum support | $2,123 |
| City of Fort Collins | Support of municipal programs | $2,000 |
| Foothills Gateway | Serving disabled individuals | $1,900 |
| Uchealth Northern Colorado Foundati | Support of health services | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Affordable housing support | $812 |
| Dads Liquid Therapy | Support of local charities | $803 |
| Imdsa | Support for people with downs synd. | $738 |
| Complete Equestrian Vaulting | Support of youth programs | $493 |
| Protect the Game | Support of veterans in sports offici | $490 |
| Larimer County Food Bank | Support of food bank | $450 |
| VFW Warriors | Veteran program support | $347 |
| Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club | Support of rotary club | $19 |
Officers and trustees
- J Brad March
Questions people ask
Does Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust give?
$525,255 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,913.
Who runs Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists J Brad March (Trustee).
What does Don & May Wilkins Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, youth programs and housing and homelessness.