Ute Pass Saddle Club
Preselected recipients only
Ute Pass Saddle Club is a private foundation in Divide, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$121,250
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $0 | 0 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 13 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $121,250 | 15 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Ute Pass Saddle Club 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $121,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partnership Family Resources | General operations | $20,000 |
| Little Chapel of the Hills | General operations | $20,000 |
| Community of Caring Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Teller County Honorary Deputy Sheriff Association | General operations | $15,000 |
| Casa of the Pikes Peak Region Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Co Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Teller County Regional Animal Shelter Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Top of the World Rodeo | General operations | $5,000 |
| Uchealth Memorial Hospital Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| WP Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Houghton Healing & Therapy | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Exodus Road Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course | General operations | $2,500 |
| Riders 4 Children | General operations | $2,500 |
| Ute Pass Historical Society | General operations | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Chuck Mahoney
- Monique Ekker
- Marc Ekker
- Jan Gilpin
- John Bradley
- Craig Nelson
- Pat Heard
Questions people ask
Does Ute Pass Saddle Club accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ute Pass Saddle Club give?
$121,250 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ute Pass Saddle Club?
Its 2025 filing lists Chuck Mahoney (Board Member), Monique Ekker (Board Member), Marc Ekker (Board Member) and Jan Gilpin (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.