Will Heginbotham Trust
Preselected recipients only
Will Heginbotham Trust is a private foundation in Holyoke, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,794 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,600 and the largest $40,000. 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$123,794
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,600
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $125,935 the year before.
40% 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 | $113,075 | 10 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $125,935 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $123,794 | 10 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Will Heginbotham Trust 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 Will Heginbotham Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $123,794 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holyoke School District RE-1J | Heginbotham auditorium lighting gran | $40,000 |
| City of Holyoke | Holyoke swimming pool grant | $35,000 |
| Little Sprouts Learning Center | Food program grant | $10,800 |
| Golden Plains Recreation Inc - Peerless Center | 2025 matching grant | $10,000 |
| Baby Bear Hugs | 2025 program grant | $7,000 |
| The Bridge Foundation | Bridging cultures matching grant | $6,200 |
| Colorado Virtual Library-Co Library Consortium/Phillips Cnty Historical Society | Digitize holyoke enterprise newspape | $5,944 |
| Northeast Co Health Department | Phillips county oral health grant | $5,500 |
| Phillips County Family Education Services Inc | Summer busy bag program | $3,000 |
| Co Assoc for Family and Community Education Jolly Dozen Fce Club | 6th grade essay contest grant | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- David O Colver
- John Schneider
- Peggy Bennett
Questions people ask
Does Will Heginbotham Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Will Heginbotham Trust give?
$123,794 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,600.
Who runs Will Heginbotham Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David O Colver (Trustee), John Schneider (Trustee) and Peggy Bennett (Trustee).
What does Will Heginbotham Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.