Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $529,131 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$529,131
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $437,000 the year before.
68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $437,000 | 9 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $529,131 | 25 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation 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 Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 22 | $343,631 |
| Kansas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Association | Loo Family Internships at the Spencer Museum of Art | $150,000 |
| Penrose-St Francis Health Foundation | 2024 Pledge - John Zay Guest House | $125,000 |
| Early Connections Learning Centers | Pledge payment #1 | $50,000 |
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | Capital campaign pledge | $30,000 |
| Broadmoor Community Church | Music Director/Music Program | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Bricker Elementary pledge payment 2024 | $25,000 |
| Telluride Science and Research Center | Capital campaign payment 1 of 4 | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future | General operations | $20,000 |
| Colorado Springs Downtown Ventures | Sculpture in honor of Susan Pattee | $10,000 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | Maestro's Circle Gift 2024 | $10,000 |
| Indygive | 2024 Give Campaign | $10,000 |
| Uccs | KPWE Scholarship - In Honor of Kathy Loo | $7,000 |
| Gazette Charities | Empty Stocking Fund 2024 | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Field Institute | Year end fundraising campaign - match | $5,000 |
| Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | "The Story, Women Expressing Creativity" | $5,000 |
| Careers in Construction | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Kindred Spirits Foundation | Bending towards the light production | $2,500 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Public Broadcast House | General operations | $2,500 |
| Richards Rubbish Roundup | General operations | $2,500 |
| Old Colorado City Partnership | August concert with PPMA & ORMAO | $1,511 |
| KRCC | General Operations | $1,120 |
| Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region | 2024 giving Tuesday matching grant | $1,000 |
| Theatreworks | 2024 general operating support | $1,000 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | Colorado give day matching grant | $1,000 |
| Peak Education Inc | Colorado gives day match | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Pattee
- Katherine Loo
- James Loo
Questions people ask
Does Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation give?
$529,131 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Pattee (Director), Katherine Loo (Director) and James Loo (Chair).
What does Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation DBA Bloom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.