The Beaufort Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Beaufort Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
15% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 19 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 20 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Beaufort Foundation Inc 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 The Beaufort Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Colorado | 9 | $40,001 |
| Maryland | 4 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Operations | $1.0 million |
| Adirondack Scholarship Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Operations | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| Paul's Place | Operations | $10,000 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide | Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore | Operations | $5,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Operations | $5,000 |
| Island Dolphin Care | Operations | $5,000 |
| Lift Up | Operations | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mount Sopris Nordic Counsel | Operations | $5,000 |
| Msda Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education Found | Operations | $5,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Operations | $5,000 |
| Access After School | Operations | $5,000 |
| Valley Meals and More | Operations | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Operations | $2,500 |
| Azyep | Operations | $2,500 |
| Valley View Hospital Foundation | Operations | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter S Welles
- Michael H Welles
- Joseph Kowar Esq
- Frances D Pollard
Questions people ask
Does The Beaufort Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Beaufort Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Beaufort Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter S Welles (President Treasurer), Michael H Welles (Vice-Pres Secretary), Joseph Kowar Esq (Attorney) and Frances D Pollard (Director).
What does The Beaufort Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.