The Wurst Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wurst Foundation is a private foundation in Lamar, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$977,587
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $43,600 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $28,200 | 13 | $804,592 |
| 2024 | $43,600 | 13 | $886,981 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 17 | $977,587 |
How to apply
| Contact | Beverly A and Brian G Wurst 1001 Willow Valley Drive, Lamar, CO 81052 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 688-4874 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in written form and included amount requested, proposed use of funds, and sought after public benefit |
| Deadlines | November 1 for calandar year contributions |
| Restrictions | The foundation was formed to benefit organizations that qualify under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal reveneue code. |
What The Wurst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $22,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis de Sales Parish | Support parish | $15,500 |
| St Isidores Catholic Student Center | Support parish | $3,500 |
| The Catholic Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Support cancer research | $2,000 |
| FR Flanagan's Boys Home | Program support | $2,000 |
| Cal Farley's | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Program support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Shack | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lamar Area Hospice Association | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel for Towers Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gentiva Hospice | Program support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support cancer research | $1,000 |
| Lamar Distributive Education Clubs of America | Local coat drive | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly A Wurst
- Brian G Wurst
- Cade W Wurst
Questions people ask
Does The Wurst Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1 for calandar year contributions.
How much does The Wurst Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Wurst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly A Wurst (President), Brian G Wurst (Secretary/Treasurer) and Cade W Wurst (Cfo).
What does The Wurst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.