Private foundation · EIN 95-3952646 · Bayfield, Colorado

Erteszek 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: 11 grants paid, $157K total, median $8,000. 45% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$157K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in CO
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fort Lewis College FoundationDenver, COSupport of charitable mission$50K
Saint Johns HospitalSanta Monica, CASupport of charitable mission$40K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYSupport of charitable mission$20K
The Criminal Justice Legal FoundationSacramento, CASupport of charitable mission$20K
The Community Foundation Serving the SouthwestDurango, COSupport of charitable mission$8,545
Durango PlayfestDurango, COSupport of charitable mission$8,000
Riverview Parent Teacher OrganizationDurango, COTo support their charitable mission$5,000
MertBangor, METo support their charitable mission$2,500
Raw - Roots and WingsSeattle, WATo support their charitable mission$1,000
Adaptive Sports AssociationDurango, COTo support their charitable mission$1,000
City of HopeDuarte, CATo support their charitable mission$500

By state: Colorado 5 · California 3 · New York 1 · Maine 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Erteszek Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bayfield, Colorado, administered in care of Fiduciary Trust Co Intl, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Erteszek 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 Erteszek Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $157K across 11 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does Erteszek Foundation give?

Colorado (5 grants), California (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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