Truettner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Truettner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Crested Butte, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $409,589 in 128 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$409,589
- Number of grants128
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $516,685 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $420,266 | 145 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $516,685 | 150 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $409,589 | 128 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Truettner 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 Truettner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 36 | $114,000 |
| Colorado | 25 | $63,909 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $60,500 |
| California | 29 | $54,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 9 | $18,180 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $16,750 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $7,250 |
| Ohio | 3 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Voices | General support | $50,000 |
| American Rivers | General support | $50,000 |
| Manchester Historical Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Colorado College | General support | $13,659 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General support | $11,000 |
| Stratton Mountain & Valley Community | General support | $10,000 |
| Burr and Burton Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Sierra State Parks Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | General support | $9,000 |
| For Goodness Cakes | General support | $8,000 |
| Crested Butte Search and Rescue | General support | $8,000 |
| Women's Dismas House | General support | $7,500 |
| Weston Playhouse Theatre Company | General support | $7,500 |
| Crested Butte Nordic Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Capital Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Clean Up the Lake | General support | $5,000 |
| Battenkill Valley Health Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Arts Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Winman Trails Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Town of Manitowish Waters | General support | $5,000 |
| Boulder Junction Volunteer Fire Dept | General support | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $5,000 |
| Thunderbird Preservation Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Nordic Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The Boat Company | General support | $4,750 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Gunnison Valley | General support | $4,000 |
| Santa Elena Project of Accompaniment | General support | $3,500 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science | General support | $3,500 |
| Bennington County Choral Society | General support | $3,500 |
| Green Mountain Club | General support | $3,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Red Arrow Camp Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| All Brains Belong VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Carleton College Annual Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Crested Butte Fire & Ems Volunteer Assn | General support | $2,500 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | General support | $2,500 |
| The Tahoe Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association | General support | $2,500 |
| Tahoe Heritage | General support | $2,500 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William K Truettner
- Nancy H Truettner
- Linda T Albrecht
Questions people ask
Does Truettner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Truettner Family Foundation give?
$409,589 in tax year 2025, across 128 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Truettner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William K Truettner (President), Nancy H Truettner (Treasurer and Secretary) and Linda T Albrecht (Director).
What does Truettner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.