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6 S Foundation is a private corporation based in WESTCLIFFE, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Richard A Stermer Pres. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $249K. Total assets have decreased from $2.2M in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Maryland and Illinois. According to available records, 6 S Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $819K, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $244K and $307K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $307K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $110K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Illinois and Maryland. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
6 S Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, IL, MD.
6 S Foundation has distributed a total of $819K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $110K.
6 S Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
6 S Foundation is headquartered in WESTCLIFFE, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard A Stermer | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Audrey M Stermer | VICE-PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia M Dunn | SECRETARY/TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa A Freeseman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katharine E Schulze | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard C Stermer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$136K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$119K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$39K
Distribution Amount
$90K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$819K
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Open LandsTO PRESERVE THE SIGNIFICANT OPEN LANDS AND DIMINISHING NATURAL HERITAGE OF COLORADO. | Lakewood, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| School Sisters Of Notre DameTO ASSIST IN SHARING IN CHRIST'S MISSION TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD'S REIGN. | Norridge, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Wet Mountain Valley Community FoundationTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY BASED ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. | Westcliffe, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Historic Pines Ranch Preservation AssociationTO CONSERVE AND CULTIVATE THE 130-YEAR HISTORY OF THE HISTORIC PINES RANCH AND TO MAINTAIN ITS INTEGRITY BY SAFEGUARDING ITS ENVIRONMENT, BY KEEPING THE RANCH PROPERTY INTACT, AND BY USING THE PROPERTY FOR ITS HISTORIC PURPOSE OF REST AND HEALING. | Denver, CO | $12K | 2023 |
| The Community FoundationTO INSPIRE IDEAS AND ACTION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BOULDER COUNTY | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityTO EDUCATE THE STUDENTS OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY AND CULTIVATE THEIR CAPACITY FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING, TO FOSTER INDEPENDENT AND ORIGINAL RESEARCH, AND TO BRING THE BENEFITS OF DISCOVERY TO THE WORLD. | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Of BaltimoreTO ENSURE THOSE IMPACTED BY POVERTY HAVE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| High Mountain Hay Fever Festival AssociationTO PROVIDE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND EXPOSURE TO THE RESIDENTS OF A RURAL AREA IN COLORADO. | Westcliffe, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Of BaltimoreTO ENSURE THOSE IMPACTED BY POVERTY HAVE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. | Baltimore, MD | $55K | 2021 |
| San Isabel Land Protection TrustTO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST LANDS, WATER RESOURCES, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SCENIC OPEN SPACES, AND TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY FACILITATING PARKS AND TRAILS IN CUSTER, FREMONT, PUEBLO AND HUERFANO. | Westcliffe, CO | $18K | 2021 |
| Paws On The Go IncTO HELP SAVE LIVES OF HOMELESS COMPANION ANIMALS IN OVERCROWDED SHELTERS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FROM THOSE SHELTERS TO RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS. | Erie, CO | $5K | 2021 |