Private foundation · EIN 20-5588217 · Telluride, Colorado · Disease & medical research

Siloam

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $850K total, median $150K. 33% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$850K
Median grant
$150K
Stays in CO
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Namahana Education FoundationKilauea, HILand acquisition fund for new school$250K
Emit USA IncColorado Springs, COUnrestricted grantUnrestricted grant$240K
EdifyBoston, MAUnrestricted grant$150K
Floresta USA Incorporated Dba Plant With PurposeSan Diego, CAUnrestricted grant$150K
The Word for the WorldColorado Springs, COUnrestricted grant$50K
Sowers MinistryTehachapi, CAUnrestricted grant$10K

By state: Colorado 2 · Hawaii 1 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Siloam is a private grantmaking foundation in Telluride, Colorado, administered in care of Jennifer McDonald Jonas, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Siloam accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Siloam give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $850K across 6 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Siloam give?

Colorado (2 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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