How to apply
See saccomannoed.org for the online application and required attachments. Please immediately notify the colorado mesa university foundation upon your decision to change schools and for all scholarship billing and payment inquiries. Contact: The Colorado Mesa University Founda, 1450 N 12th St, Grand Junction, Co, 9702481080, SACCOMANNO@COLORADOMESA.EDU Deadlines: April 30 for the following school year. Restrictions: Students must be residents of mesa county, co or carbon county, ut and must prove financial need
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO | Education | $378K |
| Utah State UniversityLogan, UT | Education | $62K |
| University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO | Education | $36K |
| Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO | Education | $35K |
| University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT | Education | $31K |
| Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO | Education | $24K |
| Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO | Education | $23K |
| Intellitec CollegeGrand Junction, CO | Education | $16K |
| University of Colorado DenverDenver, CO | Education | $15K |
| Western Governers UniversitySalt Lake City, UT | Education | $15K |
| Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UT | Education | $14K |
| Utah Tech UniversitySt George, UT | Education | $14K |
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | Education | $13K |
| Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO | Education | $12K |
| University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO | Education | $12K |
| Western Colorado UniversityGunnison, CO | Education | $10K |
| Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT | Education | $9,000 |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | Education | $7,250 |
| Colorado NorthwesternRangely, CO | Education | $7,000 |
| Dartmouth UniversityHanover, NH | Education | $7,000 |
| Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CO | Education | $7,000 |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | Education | $7,000 |
| Otero CollegeLA Junta, CO | Education | $7,000 |
| Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL | Education | $7,000 |
| The University of Notre DameSouth Bend, IN | Education | $7,000 |
| University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT | Education | $7,000 |
| University of RochesterRochester, NY | Education | $7,000 |
| California Baptist UniverstiyRiverside, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI | Education | $6,000 |
| Portland State UniversityPortland, OR | Education | $6,000 |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | Education | $6,000 |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | Education | $5,000 |
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan State UniversityDenver, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| University of WashingtonSeattle, WA | Education | $5,000 |
| Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, NE | Education | $4,000 |
| Weber State UniversityOgden, UT | Education | $4,000 |
| University of WyomingLaramie, WY | Education | $3,620 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| New York UniversityNew York, NY | Education | $3,500 |
| Ozark Christian CollegeJoplin, MO | Education | $3,500 |
| University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | Education | $3,500 |
| Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA | Education | $3,500 |
| Canisius UniversityBuffalo, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ | Education | $3,000 |
| Peru State CollegePeru, NE | Education | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX | Education | $3,000 |
| University of DenverDenver, CO | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | Education | $3,000 |
| University of ArizonaTucson, AZ | Education | $1,500 |
By state: Colorado 16 · Utah 7 · California 3 · Washington 3 · New York 3 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Jct, Colorado, administered in care of Alpine Trust, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org for the online application and required attachments. Deadlines: April 30 for the following school year..
How much does Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $888K across 52 grants, a median of $7,000.
Where does Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation give?
Colorado (16 grants), Utah (7 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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