The Wolcott Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wolcott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paonia, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $95,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$95,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2023 was up from $89,500 the year before.
36% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,500 | 27 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 22 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Wolcott Family Foundation PO Box 147, Paonia, CO 81428 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 957-7747, secretary@wolcottfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | 1. Completed grant application cover letter. 2. A cover letter. 3. Program budget showing revenues and expenses. 4. Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter. 5. Two references of groups or people in the applicants field. 6. List of board members and their relevant activities. 7. Key staff biographies. 8. Progress reports for repeat applicants. 9. Two or three pages of narrative is recommended with a detailed description of the project. Comments should cover the following: is it a new project or expansion of an existing project; what are the goals, objectives, strategies and time line; whom will it serve; how will you evaluate the project; include names of other orgs that you work with. |
| Deadlines | Generally, the first friday of september. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be non-profits per irc section 501(c)(3). Grants are for one year and are generally in the range of $1,000-$7,500. Subsequent grants may be approved if a progress report is filed for the prior year. Priority is given to organizations that: - empower individuals and communities to organize for social change. - seek to strengthen civil liberties and civil rights. - build community development that seek to break the cycle of poverty, create economic opportunity and build effective leadership in distressed communities. - demonstrates linkage and interdependence of ecosystems and economies with win-win solutions and collaborative approaches. Consideration is given to projects that emphasize environmental preservation, advocacy and community involvement aimed at root causes of societal problems. The following are not funded: - groups with annual budgets over $350,000. - individuals. - scholarship. - capital campaigns. - endowments. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wolcott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 22 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avp Colorado | Community development | $5,000 |
| Citizens for A Healthy Colorado | Community development | $5,000 |
| Colorado Immigrant Justice Fund | Community development | $5,000 |
| Field Academy | Community development | $5,000 |
| Fundamental Needs | Community development | $5,000 |
| Grand Valley Citizens Alliance | Community development | $5,000 |
| Groundwork | Community development | $5,000 |
| High Country Conservation Advocates | Community development | $5,000 |
| People and Pollinators Acton Network | Community development | $5,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Community development | $5,000 |
| Pikes Peak Justice and Pro Bono Center | Community development | $5,000 |
| San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council | Community development | $5,000 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance | Community development | $5,000 |
| Southwest Co Canyons Alliance | Community development | $5,000 |
| Western Slope Conservation Center | Community development | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Group | Community development | $5,000 |
| Wild Connections | Community development | $4,000 |
| Life Spark Cancer Resources | Community development | $3,000 |
| Wild Aware | Community development | $3,000 |
| Mile High Farmers | Community development | $2,000 |
| North Park Community Foundation | Community development | $2,000 |
| Colorado Farm and Food Alliance | Community development | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen M Wolcott
- Oliver Wolcott
- Elizabeth Wolcott
- Peter Wolcott
- Steven Wolcott
- Jennifer Huggins
- Andrew Wolcott
- Kiva Williams
- Eli O Lindsey-Wolcott
- Naomi Kasper
- Jasmine Wolcott
- Noah Wolcott
- Ben D Lindsey-Wolcott
- Jordan W Huggins
- Jade W Huggins
Questions people ask
Does The Wolcott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Generally, the first friday of september.
How much does The Wolcott Family Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Wolcott Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Helen M Wolcott (Director, President), Oliver Wolcott (Director), Elizabeth Wolcott (Director) and Peter Wolcott (Director, Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Wolcott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and environment and conservation.