McCloskey Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
McCloskey Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$381,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$562,510
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $311,075 the year before.
75% 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 | $221,000 | 7 | $768,123 |
| 2024 | $311,075 | 5 | $403,601 |
| 2025 | $381,000 | 12 | $562,510 |
How to apply
McCloskey Family 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 McCloskey Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $120,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior University | General Donation | $150,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General Donation | $60,000 |
| The Better Angels Society | General Donation | $60,000 |
| Bill Cook Foundation | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Caminos de Agua | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | General Donation | $16,000 |
| Feed the Hungry San Miguel Inc | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Aspen | General Donation | $3,500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Amigos de Animales | General Donation | $1,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas D McCloskey Jr
- Bonnie P McCloskey
Questions people ask
Does McCloskey Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McCloskey Family Charitable Trust give?
$381,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs McCloskey Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas D McCloskey Jr (Trustee) and Bonnie P McCloskey (Trustee).
What does McCloskey Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.