Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Creede, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $541,305 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,902 and the largest $145,000. 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$541,305
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,902
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $572,000 the year before.
57% 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 | $572,000 | 14 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $541,305 | 14 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable 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.
What Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $464,500 |
| New York | 2 | $41,805 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creede Reperatory Theater | General operations | $145,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | General operations | $125,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Purchase drawings for the museum | $75,750 |
| Growing Gardens of Boulder | General operations | $40,000 |
| Creede Early Learning Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| Berggruen Gallery | General operatoins | $25,000 |
| David Nolan Gallery | General operations | $22,500 |
| Gladstone Gallery | General operations | $19,305 |
| Creede Musical Arts Collective Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Rio Grande Watershed Conservation and Education Initiative | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | General operations | $10,000 |
| Four Winds Westward Ho Camp | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Louis Valley Local Food Coalition | General operations | $10,000 |
| Baldwin Gallery LLC | General operations | $8,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Augur
- Avery Augur
Questions people ask
Does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation give?
$541,305 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,902.
Who runs Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine Augur (Trustee) and Avery Augur (Trustee).
What does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.