Private foundation · EIN 30-6531335 · Greenwood Vlg, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@betty Knoebel Charitable Trust

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, $2.7M total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$2.7M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COAid to community$2.5M
Bootstraps IncConifer, COAid to community$100K
Colorado Restaurant Association Education FundDenver, COAid to community$100K

About this foundation

The@betty Knoebel Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwood Vlg, Colorado, administered in care of Elevation Management LLC, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 The@betty Knoebel Charitable Trust 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 The@betty Knoebel Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.7M across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does The@betty Knoebel Charitable Trust give?

Colorado (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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