Private foundation · EIN 87-3614186 · Crested Butte, Colorado · Environment

Bancroft 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: 12 grants paid, $176K total, median $10K. 8% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$176K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rose HavenPortland, ORThe rescue for Abused and Homeless Women & Children$50K
Appalachian Trail ConservancyHarpers Ferry, WVEnvironment Protection$40K
Forest Park ConservancyPortland, ORMaintains trails, restores native habitat$20K
The Pixie ProjectPortland, ORRescue of Dogs$20K
Pacific Crest Trail AssociationSacramento, CASupport$20K
Willamette RiverkeeperPortland, ORSupport$10K
Crested Butte Mountain Bike AssociationCrested Butte, COMaintaining trails$10K
Hoffman Institute FoundatSan Rafael, CAResearch and education.$3,000
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VAEducation$1,000
Virginia Maryland School of Veterinary MedicineBlacksburg, VASupport$1,000
Path Home Family VillagePortland, ORSupport$500
Ultimate Impact IncOakland, CASupport$500

By state: Oregon 5 · West Virginia 1 · California 3 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Bancroft Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Crested Butte, Colorado, administered in care of Donna Stephens, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Bancroft 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 Bancroft Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $176K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bancroft Foundation give?

Oregon (5 grants), West Virginia (1 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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