Eliot Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Eliot Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,105 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,376 and the largest $135,500. 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$204,105
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,376
- Largest grant$135,500
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,267 the year before.
67% 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 | $47,371 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $44,267 | 6 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $204,105 | 12 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Eliot Charitable Trust 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 Eliot Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $194,660 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,275 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,625 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,545 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Botanic Gardens | General public support | $135,500 |
| Colorado Gives Days | General public support | $28,597 |
| Denver Mountain Parks | General public support | $7,500 |
| National Western Stock Show | General public support | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General public support | $5,275 |
| Children's Hospital | General public support | $5,152 |
| Humane Colorado | General public support | $3,600 |
| Hope Haven Rwanda | General public support | $3,311 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General public support | $2,625 |
| Escuela de Guadalupe | General public support | $2,500 |
| Tithely | General public support | $1,545 |
| Casa de Paz | General public support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa K Eliot
Questions people ask
Does Eliot Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eliot Charitable Trust give?
$204,105 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,376.
Who runs Eliot Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa K Eliot (Trustee).
What does Eliot Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and animals.