Private foundation · EIN 83-0731411 · Telluride, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cornet Creek 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: 14 grants paid, $94K total, median $3,905. 64% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$94K
Median grant
$3,905
Stays in CO
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Telluride Mountain SchoolTelluride, COProvide a high quality education to children in southwest colorado$30K
St Andrews SchoolMiddletown, DECharitable education giving$25K
Telluride FoundationTelluride, COPromote philanthropy and create a stronger community in telluride region$10K
Pinhead Institute IncTelluride, COPromote science-education both locally and globally through an international network of the world's leading scientists. pinhead institute e…$7,000
Telluride Science and InnovationTelluride, COTo advance scientific knowledge and bring together global thought leaders to solve societal and planetary challenges$7,000
The Potomac FoundationGreat Falls, VAProtecting the health of the potomac river, improving water quality, and conserving land$5,080
Mountainfilm LtdTelluride, COShowcase nonfiction stores about environmental, culutural, climbing, political and social justice issues in telluride$4,200
Telluride Youth Lacross AssociationTelluride, COProviding the opportunity for boys & girls of all levels of ability to experience instructional and competitive lacrosse in a safe and fun…$3,610
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CTCharitable education giving$1,000
Koto Radio TelluridTelluride, COInform, educate, and entertain while reflecting the needs, desires, and diersity of our community$300
Humane Society of the USWashington, DCHelp stop animal cruelty$250
Maret SchoolWashington, DCSupport the education of students in grades k-12$100
Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, COServe colorado with life-enriching programs and services through television, outreach, and telecommunications serves.$100
Telluride Historical MuseumTelluride, COSupport educational programs, exhibitions, and projects to connect residents and visitors to their community.$100

By state: Colorado 9 · Delaware 1 · Virginia 1 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Cornet Creek Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Telluride, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Cornet Creek 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 Cornet Creek Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $94K across 14 grants, a median of $3,905.

Where does Cornet Creek Foundation give?

Colorado (9 grants), Delaware (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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