Private foundation · EIN 26-2665824 · Fraser, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Angus Held Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $75K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$75K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mountain Pet RescueWinter Park, COGeneral Funding$60K
Soccer Without BordersCambridge, MAGeneral Funding$10K
Lola's RescueLittleton, COGeneral Funding$5,000

By state: Colorado 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Angus Held Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fraser, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Angus Held Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Angus Held Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Angus Held Foundation give?

Colorado (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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