Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $411,500 the year before.
83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $411,500 | 25 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 54 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Michael E McGoldrick Charitable 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 Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 33 | $1.3 million |
| Washington | 6 | $230,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $195,000 |
| California | 2 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $85,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $85,000 |
| New York | 3 | $65,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Literacy Colorado | General fund for education | $200,000 |
| Hand in Hand Center-Israel | General fund for peace and justice | $145,000 |
| Community Builders | General fund for peace and justice | $100,000 |
| Looma Education | General fund for education | $75,000 |
| Denver Zoo | General fund for education | $75,000 |
| Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Cent | General fund for peace and justice | $75,000 |
| Colorado Music Festival | General fund for arts & culture | $75,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund for peace and justice | $60,000 |
| Center for the Arts Evergreen | General fund for arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Response Help for Survivors of Dome | Capital campaign for human rights | $50,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | General fund for arts and culture | $50,000 |
| Fish for Change | General fund for environment & conservation | $50,000 |
| Medglobal | General fund for human rights | $50,000 |
| Northwest Youth Corps | General fund for environment & conservation | $50,000 |
| Oglata Lakota College | General fund for education | $50,000 |
| Mountain Area Land Trust | General fund for environment & conservation | $50,000 |
| Native American Rights | General fund for education | $50,000 |
| Educate Through Music | General fund for arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Tree House for Kids | General fund for human rights | $50,000 |
| Msu Center for Visual Arts | General fund for arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Basalt Education Foundation | Scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Picower Institute | General fund for education | $40,000 |
| English in Action | General fund for education | $30,800 |
| The Art Base | General fund for arts and culture | $30,000 |
| Colorado Mesa Asteria Theater | General fund for arts & culture | $30,000 |
| Pollinators Partnership | General fund for environment & conservation | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General fund for arts & culture | $30,000 |
| The Museum of Glass | General fund for arts & culture | $30,000 |
| Educate Girls | General fund to support girls education | $27,500 |
| Cispus Learning Center | General fund for education | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General fund for education | $25,000 |
| Waterorg | General fund for environment & conservation | $25,000 |
| Charity Water | General fund for environment & conservation | $25,000 |
| Arbutus Folk School | General fund for arts & culture | $25,000 |
| Olympia Family Theater | General fund for arts & culture | $25,000 |
| 5 Point Film Festival | General fund for arts & culture | $25,000 |
| HS2 - High School High Scholar | To fund the summer program | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General fund for human rights | $25,000 |
| Central City Opera | General fund for arts & culture | $25,000 |
| Opera Colorado | General fund for arts & culture | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Speaker
- Sara Peterson
- Terry Gapin Plattner
- Bill Gruenberg
- Bryan Morgan
Questions people ask
Does Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald Speaker (Ceo), Sara Peterson (Secretary), Terry Gapin Plattner (Board Member) and Bill Gruenberg (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Michael E McGoldrick Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.