James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $276,630 the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $291,900 | 37 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $276,630 | 32 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 42 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation 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 James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $78,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $40,000 |
| New York | 3 | $38,000 |
| California | 5 | $31,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region | Animal care | $55,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | International assistance | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical care | $30,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | International assistance | $30,000 |
| Ann Arbor Film Festival | Arts promotion | $20,000 |
| Earthjustice | Environmental preservation | $18,000 |
| Trampled Rose | Education | $17,000 |
| Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | Historical preservation | $15,000 |
| Allied Media Projects | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Boggs Education Center | Arts education | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Feed underprivelaged | $10,000 |
| Animal Defense Fund | Animal care | $7,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Environment protection | $5,000 |
| Mathematics Pentathlon | Education assistance | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Wildlife preservation | $4,000 |
| Amnesty International | International aid | $4,000 |
| Arc Pikes Peak Region | Disability assistance | $4,000 |
| Carter Center | Human rights | $4,000 |
| Colorado Springs Habitat for Humanity | Homeless assistance | $4,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Human rights | $4,000 |
| La Puente | Education assistance | $4,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Environmental assistance | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Education assistance | $4,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | Wildlife preservation | $4,000 |
| Palmer Land Trust | Land preservation | $4,000 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity | Homeless assistance | $4,000 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | Education | $4,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Natural resouce preservation | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Colorado Springs | Homeless assistance | $4,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Natural resource preservation | $4,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission | Community service | $4,000 |
| Wild Montana | Natural resource preservation | $4,000 |
| Xerces Society | Natural resource preservation | $4,000 |
| Greenpeace | International assistance | $3,000 |
| Friends of Monument Valley Park | Historic preservation | $2,000 |
| St Marys Food Kitchen | Food assistance | $2,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Philanthropic coalition | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental preservation | $1,000 |
| Teller Co Regional Animal Shelter | Animal care | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Natural resource preservation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathaniel Peters
Questions people ask
Does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$360,000 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Nathaniel Peters (Trustee).
What does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, animals and education.