Private foundation · EIN 46-2927195 · Littleton, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ricketts Conservation 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: 5 grants paid, $216K total, median $45K. 40% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$216K
Median grant
$45K
Stays in CO
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MontanaDenver, COFund research regardingnongame mammel and birdspecies.$56K
Friends of the Bridger-TetonJackson, WYPromote the preservationand conservation of BTNF.Promote the preservation$48K
University of Colorado - DenverAurora, COContinue funding and researchrelated Yellowstone Ecosystem.$45K
Wyoming Wetlands SocietyJackson, WYPreserve and protectWY wetlands; in particulartrumper swan habitat.$42K
Sublette County Conservation DistrictPinedale, WYSponsor and supportinvisible fence program.$25K

By state: Wyoming 3 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Ricketts Conservation Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ricketts Conservation 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 Ricketts Conservation Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $216K across 5 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Ricketts Conservation Foundation give?

Wyoming (3 grants), Colorado (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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