Private foundation · EIN 27-5026539 · Trinidad, Colorado · Education

Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $882K total, median $68K. 17% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$882K
Median grant
$68K
Stays in CO
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

About this foundation

Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Trinidad, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation 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 Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $882K across 12 grants, a median of $68K.

Where does Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation give?

Colorado (2 grants), Texas (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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