Trask Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trask Family Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $81,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $63,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Trask Family 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 Trask Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $41,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Opera - Macfarlane House & Other | Arts | $15,000 |
| Colorado Children's Chorale | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peo Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation - Music Therapy Program | Medical | $7,500 |
| Colorado High School Baseball Players Award Corp | Community | $5,000 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation | Medical | $3,000 |
| Groton School | Educational | $1,500 |
| Underhill Cemetery | Community | $1,000 |
| Heart of the Valley | Educational | $1,000 |
| National Western Stock Show | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura T Schneider
- Adam P Trask
- Federick K Trask III
Questions people ask
Does Trask Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trask Family Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Trask Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura T Schneider (Chairman), Adam P Trask (Treasurer) and Federick K Trask III (Secretary).
What does Trask Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.