Private foundation · EIN 84-6178085 · Brush, Colorado

Kitzmiller-Bales Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Colorado. The foundation accepts applications (Requests are accepted at any time) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $876K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: Benefits inhabitants of wray, colorado and its vicinity

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$876K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Requests are accepted at any time
Assets
$4.3M

How to apply

All applications must be written and submitted to the trust Contact: The Kitzmiller-Bales Trust Kevin C, Po Box 324, Brush, Co, 9708425101 Deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time Restrictions: Benefits inhabitants of wray, colorado and its vicinity

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wray Rehabilitation and Activities CenterWray, COFundraising, matching funds, equipment & repairs$245K
Field of Dreams 20Wray, COPhase 3a project$235K
Wray Community District HospitalWray, COCapital projects$141K
City of WrayWray, COFundraising match, improvements, police & library donations$106K
Wray Community Child Care CenterWray, COCapital purchases, match donation$59K
VFW Post 4671Wray, COBuilding repairs$41K
Wray Fire & RescueWray, CODonation$25K
Rural Young AmericansWray, COWinter fundraiser$14K
Wray School District Rd-2Wray, COGirls wrestling mat$7,339
Baby Bear HugsYuma, COFundraising match$2,500

About this foundation

Kitzmiller-Bales Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Brush, Colorado, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kitzmiller-Bales Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications must be written and submitted to the trust Deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time.

How much does Kitzmiller-Bales Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $876K across 10 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Kitzmiller-Bales Trust give?

Colorado (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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