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The Colorado Trust provides funding to sponsor fundraising, commemorative, milestone, outreach, and other special events for Colorado nonprofit organizations. Events must align with the foundation's health equity vision, which aims to ensure all Coloradans have fair and equal opportunities to lead healthy lives.
Colorado Trust is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is % The Colorado Trust. It holds total assets of $548M. Annual income is reported at $130.3M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Colorado Trust has made 4 grants totaling $32.9M, with a median grant of $7.7M. The foundation has distributed between $15.4M and $17.5M annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $288 to $17.5M, with an average award of $8.2M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Colorado Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO.
Colorado Trust has distributed a total of $32.9M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $7.7M, with an average of $8.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $288 to $17.5M.
Colorado Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Colorado Trust is headquartered in DENVER, CO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mares | President & CEO | $369K | $43K | $411K |
| Monalisa Olarte | Vice-President & CFO | $263K | $50K | $312K |
| Danielle R Shoots Left 222 | Vice President and CFO | $100K | $18K | $118K |
| Tim Schultz | Trustee | $37K | $0 | $37K |
| Betty Velasquez | CHAIR ELECT | $37K | $0 | $37K |
Total Giving
$43.4M
Total Assets
$531.4M
Fair Market Value
$531.4M
Net Worth
$523.5M
Grants Paid
$20.7M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$19.2M
Distribution Amount
$24.8M
Total: $267.2M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$32.9M
Average Grant
$8.2M
Median Grant
$7.7M
Unique Recipients
2
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Detail Of RecipientsSee Detailed Attachment | Denver, CO | $17.5M | 2022 |
| Charitable Contribution From Pass Through EntitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $288 | 2022 |
| Warren Johnson | TRUSTEE | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Christine Marquez-Hudson | Trustee | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Dr Brenda J Allen | SECRETARY | $35K | $0 | $35K |
| Brandy Reitter | Trustee | $35K | $0 | $35K |
| Wendy Dominguez | Treasurer | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Rev Louise Westfall | Chair | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Jack Blumenthal | Community Member | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Randall Baum | Community Member | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Sam Masoudi | Community Member | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Tony Vu | Community Member | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Todd Rubright | Community Member | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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