Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation
Accepts applications
Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $887,611 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $377,808. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$887,611
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$377,808
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $967,969 the year before.
40% 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 | $967,969 | 46 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $887,611 | 52 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Colorado Mesa University Founda 1450 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 248-1080, saccomanno@coloradomesa.edu |
| What to submit | See saccomannoed.org for the online application and required attachments. Please immediately notify the Colorado mesa university foundation upon your decision to change schools and for all scholarship billing and payment inquiries. |
| Deadlines | April 30 for the following school year. |
| Restrictions | Students must be residents of mesa county, co or carbon county, ut and must prove financial need |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $591,058 |
| Utah | 7 | $148,183 |
| California | 3 | $16,250 |
| Washington | 3 | $14,500 |
| New York | 3 | $13,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $13,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $13,000 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Lenna Watson
- Terrance Farina
- Gena Cooper
- Linda Siedow
- Bryan Johnson
- Nicole Darrow
- Jay Seaton
- Karen Bland
- John Marshall
- Doug Miller PHD
- Brian Hill
Questions people ask
Does Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30 for the following school year..
How much does Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation give?
$887,611 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lenna Watson (President), Terrance Farina (Vice President), Gena Cooper (Secretary/Treasurer) and Linda Siedow (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.