Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Trinidad, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $859,486 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $68,148 and the largest $117,270. 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$859,486
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$68,148
- Largest grant$117,270
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $858,726 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $597,515 | 12 | $10.8 million |
| 2023 | $858,726 | 14 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $859,486 | 12 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship 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 Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $142,090 |
| Colorado | 2 | $131,383 |
| Florida | 1 | $117,270 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $94,477 |
| Indiana | 1 | $86,207 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $71,546 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $64,750 |
| California | 1 | $61,503 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $53,520 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $36,740 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universit | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $117,270 |
| University of Denver | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $96,731 |
| Duke University | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $94,477 |
| University of Notre Dame | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $86,207 |
| Baylor University | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $85,126 |
| American University | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $71,546 |
| Oklahoma State University | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $64,750 |
| California State Polytechnic Univer | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $61,503 |
| West Texas Am University | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $56,964 |
| Louisiana State University | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $53,520 |
| St Gregory the Great Seminary | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $36,740 |
| University of Colorado Denver | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc 4945(g)(1) per irs determination letter | $34,652 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Fensten
- John Garcia
- Kathleen Griego
- Patricia McFarland
- Shauna L Rienks
- David J Vandermeulen
- Blaine Newby
Questions people ask
Does Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation give?
$859,486 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $68,148.
Who runs Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Fensten (Director), John Garcia (Director), Kathleen Griego (Treasurer) and Patricia McFarland (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.