Dornick Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dornick Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woody Creek, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $456,934 the year before.
100% 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 | $1.1 million | 13 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $456,934 | 2 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 19 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Dornick Foundation Inc 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.
What Dornick Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 4 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $34,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | General support | $400,000 |
| Organizing Institute South and West Iaf | General support | $250,000 |
| Valley Settlement | General support | $250,000 |
| English in Action | General support | $160,000 |
| Aspen Mountain Artist Residency | General support | $100,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | General support | $65,000 |
| Colorado Institute for Public Life | General support | $50,000 |
| The Art Base | General support | $50,000 |
| Aspen Journalism | General support | $35,000 |
| Ibu Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Valley View Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Colombia Land Trust | General support | $18,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | General support | $16,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southwest Washington | General support | $16,000 |
| California Mountain Biking Coalition | General support | $10,000 |
| KCWR Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| I Stand With My Pack | General support | $10,000 |
| Corba - Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists | General support | $10,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Pew III
- Susan H Taylor
- Kate Wolters
Questions people ask
Does Dornick Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dornick Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dornick Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Pew III (President & Treasurer), Susan H Taylor (Secretary) and Kate Wolters (Board Member).
What does Dornick Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and community development.