Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,025 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $17,025. 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$22,025
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$17,025
- Assets$199,032
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,600 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $8,000 | 25 | $168,991 |
| 2024 | $15,600 | 19 | $191,873 |
| 2025 | $22,025 | 22 | $199,032 |
How to apply
Gorman Foundation 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 Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $20,275 |
| Illinois | 4 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church Aspen | Religious Institution | $17,025 |
| Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers | Maintain Ecological Health | $250 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Aspen Historical Society | Charitable | $250 |
| University of Denver | Charitable | $250 |
| The Blake Schools | General Education Fund | $250 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Water Conservation | $250 |
| Aspen Journalism | Support Local Journalism | $250 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | General Education Fund | $250 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | Maintain Ecological Health | $250 |
| University of Minnesota | Carlson Fund | $250 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | Rescue Operations | $250 |
| Christ Church Winnetka | Religious Institution | $250 |
| Aspen Center for Physics | General Fund | $250 |
| Challenge Aspen | Charitable | $250 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Medical Rehabilitation | $250 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Help homeless and those in need | $250 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Ecological Health | $250 |
| Americares | Charitable | $250 |
| Rfmba | Building and Maintaining Trails | $150 |
| Aces | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas G Gorman
- Lindsay C Gorman
Questions people ask
Does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$22,025 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas G Gorman (Trustee) and Lindsay C Gorman (Trustee).
What does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.