The Precourt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Precourt Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $260,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$38.8 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
51% 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 | $1.9 million | 38 | $36.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 47 | $38.8 million |
How to apply
The Precourt 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.
What The Precourt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $318,667 |
| Colorado | 20 | $310,600 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $260,000 |
| California | 7 | $172,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amos Tuck School of Business | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $260,000 |
| St Andrews School | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $176,667 |
| Hoover Institution | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $110,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $110,000 |
| 4ATX Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $100,000 |
| Duke University | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $50,000 |
| Punta Mita Hospital Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $30,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Denver | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $27,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $20,000 |
| The Denver Hospice | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $20,000 |
| YouthPower365 | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $20,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $17,500 |
| Vail Veterans Program | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $15,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,100 |
| Pepperdine University | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| The Contemporary Austin | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Education Foundation of Eagle County | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| First Descents | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| RxART | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $7,000 |
| US Soccer Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Governor's Mansion | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| Vail Performing Arts Academy | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| Equine Partnership Program | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| Mountain Valley Horse Rescue | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| St Cyril of Alexandria School | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $5,000 |
| Royal African Foundation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $3,000 |
| The Taft School | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $2,500 |
| Troublesome Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $2,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Horse Rescue | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $2,500 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay A Precourt
- Amanda J Precourt
- Jay Anthony Precourt Jr
- Samantha Juedes
Questions people ask
Does The Precourt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Precourt Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Precourt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay A Precourt (Trustee), Amanda J Precourt (Trustee), Jay Anthony Precourt Jr (Trustee) and Samantha Juedes (Trustee).
What does The Precourt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.