James J Colt Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
James J Colt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $303,850 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $42,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$303,850
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $287,500 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $287,500 | 47 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $303,850 | 48 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew H Weiss C/O Baker Tilly 66 Hudson Blvd E, Ste 2200, New York, NY 10001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 697-6900 |
| What to submit | In the form of a letter on its letterhead identifying the organization, a brief description of its work and charitable purpose |
| Restrictions | Organization must be a tax exempt entity |
What James J Colt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $116,000 |
| California | 7 | $60,000 |
| Idaho | 8 | $53,350 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $17,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $13,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Win (Women in Need) | To achieve charitable purpose | $42,500 |
| The Rightway Foundation | To achieve charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | To achieve charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| International Youth Foundation | To achieve charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | To achieve charitable purpose | $14,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | To achieve charitable purpose | $13,850 |
| Brooklyn College Foundation | To achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| SPCA of South Florida | To achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Culinary Institute | To achieve charitable purpose | $9,500 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | To achieve charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To achieve charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Rin's Rescue Vip House | To achieve charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Santa Monica Animal Shelter | To achieve charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Equine Rescue of Aiken | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Family and Children's Association | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Isreael Defense Forces | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Much Love Animal Rescue | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Old Friends Inc | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| One Goal Foundation | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Stride Horse Rescue | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Woodriver Jewish Community | To achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ardsley High School | To achieve charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Sun Valley Opera | To achieve charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Anti Defamation League | To achieve charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | To achieve charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Sun Valley Film Festival | To achieve charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| American Refugee Committee | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian Institute | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Panthera USA | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Publicolor Inc | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Safe Water Network | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Team Rubicon | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Far and Wise | To achieve charitable purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew H Weiss
- Vaughan Heard
- Karen Heard
- Robert Rand
- Susan Teicher
Questions people ask
Does James J Colt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James J Colt Foundation Inc give?
$303,850 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs James J Colt Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew H Weiss (President/Secretary), Vaughan Heard (Director), Karen Heard (Director) and Robert Rand (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James J Colt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and youth programs.