The Colorado Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Colorado Trust is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $14.4 million and the largest $28.8 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$28.8 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$14.4 million
- Largest grant$28.8 million
- Assets$548 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.7 million 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20.7 million | 2 | $531 million |
| 2024 | $28.8 million | 2 | $548 million |
How to apply
The Colorado Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $28.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Detail of Recipients | See detailed attachment | $28.8 million |
| Charitable Contribution From Pass Through Entities | General support | $702 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Louise Westfall
- Dr Brenda J Allen
- Betty Velasquez
- Christine Marquez-Hudson
- Brandy Reitter
- Wendy Dominguez
- Tim Shultz
- Donald Nease
- Ty Coleman
- Sam Masoudi
- Jack Blumenthal
- James Stanford Willie
- Tony Vu
- Todd Rubright
- Don Mares
Questions people ask
Does The Colorado Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Colorado Trust give?
$28.8 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $14.4 million.
Who runs The Colorado Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Rev Louise Westfall (Trustee), Dr Brenda J Allen (Secretary), Betty Velasquez (Chair) and Christine Marquez-Hudson (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.