Rutherford Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Rutherford Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lamar, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,300 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37,300
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$939,773
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,100 | 5 | $918,072 |
| 2024 | $37,300 | 4 | $939,773 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Lefferdink 104 Willow Valley, Lamar, CO 81052 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 336-3272 |
| What to submit | There is no application form. The applicant must submit a request for funds, explaining how the funds will be spent, and how the funds will benefit the entity/community. |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Awards are given to 501(c)3 entities, as well as schools and hospitals. Preference is to be given to organizations in southeast Colorado. |
What Rutherford Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $37,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh Medical Clinic | Equipment | $15,000 |
| Town of Springfield | Swimming pool impr | $10,000 |
| SE Colo Hospital | Equipment | $7,000 |
| Town of Campo | Fire nozzles | $5,300 |
Officers and trustees
- John Lefferdink
- Shannon Gerber
- Suzette Hall
Questions people ask
Does Rutherford Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Rutherford Charitable Trust give?
$37,300 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Rutherford Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John Lefferdink (Trustee), Shannon Gerber (Trustee) and Suzette Hall (Trustee).
What does Rutherford Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.