Private foundation · EIN 22-3772219 · Durango, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Coutts & Clark Western Foundation Inc

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: 7 grants paid, $133K total, median $16K. 71% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$133K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in CO
71%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

No specified form - However an application form may be requested. Contact: Candice Carson, 793 Ridge Road, Durango, Co Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, COFLC Student Health Center$50K
Stewardship UtahSalt Lake City, UTUtah Environment and Policy$30K
CompanerosDurango, COGeneral operations$25K
Fort Lewis College FoundationDurango, COWellPAC student sexual health and prevention$16K
Bear Smart Dba Community FoundationDurango, COEducational programs and staff expenses for conferences$6,000
Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, COSociety of Women Engineers conference expenses$5,000
Wellspring Health AccessWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Colorado 5 · Utah 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Coutts & Clark Western Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Durango, Colorado, administered in care of Candice Carson, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Coutts & Clark Western Foundation Inc 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 Coutts & Clark Western Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $133K across 7 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Coutts & Clark Western Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (5 grants), Utah (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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