How to apply
Submitted to schools dist, prof. Of need, records, grades going to college Contact: Charlene Tortorice, 1123 Willow Street, Trinidad, Co, 7196800111 Deadlines: School year ended, must be a senior and going to college Restrictions: Must be a student in las animas county only
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jaydon BaudinoTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Destiney ArchulettaTrinidad, CO | Schlporship | $1,000 |
| Kaylee BeardTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Laura BorregoTrinidad, CO | Shclorship | $1,000 |
| Esperanza ButeroTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Davis CrawfordTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Evangelista ZaneTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Nolan GabrielsonTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Ellegra GutierezTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Brett KendallTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Maathew PachorekTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Phoenix San RomanTrindad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Gianna ShivelyTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Zariah ValdezTrinidad, CO | Shlorship | $1,000 |
| Tavin WatkinsTrindad, CO | Scglorship | $1,000 |
| Zacchius AragonTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Cole HofmeisterTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Olova TorresTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Rylie PachelliTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Elaine ShanonTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Hailey HarrisTrinidad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
| Brian WilliamsTrindad, CO | Schlorship | $1,000 |
About this foundation
Bernard Bianco Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Trinidad, Colorado, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bernard Bianco 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 Bernard Bianco Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $22K across 22 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Bernard Bianco Foundation give?
Colorado (22 grants), per its latest filing.
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