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NC Foundation

Preselected recipients only Colorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 841550507

NC Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.1 million and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $655,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$399,6891$4.6 million
2023$655,0001$3.9 million
2024$1.1 million1$3.0 million

How to apply

NC 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What NC Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado1$1.1 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Nicky Cruz Outreach Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
Religious ministries to reach urban youth$1.1 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does NC Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does NC Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.1 million.

Who runs NC Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Dow (Ceo/Secretary), Nicky Cruz (President), Laura King (Board Member) and Alicia Dow (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does NC Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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