Actc Foundation Inc
Actc Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Colorado, New York, and New Mexico, supporting activities that include education, health, services for children and families, and community programs.
Actc Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Actc Foundation Inc gave $211K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $19K), top state Colorado. 45% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $210,500
- -28.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $19,136
- -41.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,958,629
- +7.2% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (46% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Actc Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6813 S Routt St, Littleton, CO 80127-4958
Phone: (303) 748-9582
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Actc Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was SUNY Oswego ($50K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 38 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing reports that 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 42% to recipients in New York, and 12% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Actc Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 45% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $211K (2023) to $314K (2021). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY | Funds for opening of the cutler scholarship fund to suny oswego state univerity. | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Denver, CO | Funds are intended to help the good samaritan house in denver, co under catholic charities. | $50,000 |
| Tutti Bambini Foundation Las Cruces, NM | Funds to help build a new learning center and improve recreational equipment for disabled children. | $25,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado Greenwood Village, CO | Funds to connect, educate, and empower to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy | $25,000 |
| The Valley of Hope Parker, CO | Funds to help in construction of the new rehab center in parker co | $20,000 |
| Soul Saving Station Saratoga Springs, NY | Funds for helping to make the world around us a better, happier place with the help of our tireless volunteers. We organize services, ministries, fundraisers, exciting community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our members. | $10,000 |
| East Syracuse Marching Band Boosters East Syracuse, NY | To support the east syracuse marching band on their journey to comepeting and travel expenses. | $10,000 |
| Upstate Foundation Syracuse, NY | Funds to support children and families with children who have been diagnosed with a severe illness. | $8,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph Carondelet Latham, NY | Provide funds throughout the albany and syracuse dioceses - our sisters minister in a variety of areas including spiritual direction, education, healthcare and hospitality. | $5,000 |
| Elmcrest Childrens Center Syracuse, NY | To help provide funds for new playground equipment and learning materials for students. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,958,629 | $138,366 | $413,947 | $210,500 | 11 | $350,251 | $124,472 | $421,434 |
| 2022 | $8,360,138 | $418,817 | $501,807 | $295,000 | 9 | $439,648 | $356,658 | $451,705 |
| 2021 | $10,184,567 | $411,093 | $507,567 | $314,163 | 10 | $443,235 | $347,761 | $472,289 |
| 2020 | $9,190,997 | $291,315 | $478,694 | $310,000 | 8 | — | $239,397 | $441,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Actc Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $421K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations working in education, health, rehabilitation, and community services. The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming describes its mission as leading efforts to address the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerate therapies, cures, and seizure prevention. Elmcrest Children’s Center says it provides care and treatment for children and families in need to improve their health and well-being. Cherry Creek Schools Foundation says it works to enhance students’, staff’s, and families’ educational experience and well-being through community support.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $210,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Larger awards included $50,000 to SUNY Oswego for opening the Cutler Scholarship Fund and $50,000 to Catholic Charities to help Good Samaritan House in Denver. Other notable grants were $25,000 to Tutti Bambini Foundation for a learning center and recreational equipment for disabled children, and $25,000 to Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado to support its work for people affected by epilepsy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David Cutler as president and director, Kathleen Lambert as secretary, Malvin Cutler as vice president, and Veronica Cutler as director.
Actc Foundation Inc is led by David Cutler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Cutler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Cutler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lambert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Malvin Cutler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $46K, to Kathleen Lambert (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Actc Foundation Inc
How much does Actc Foundation Inc give each year?
Actc Foundation Inc gave $211K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $295K across 9 grants.
What is Actc Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Actc Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,136, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Actc Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Actc Foundation Inc give grants?
Actc Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (42%) and New Mexico (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood Village, CO (2 grants) and Syracuse, NY (2 grants).
Does Actc Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Actc Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Actc Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Actc Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include SUNY Oswego ($50,000), Catholic Charities ($50,000) and Tutti Bambini Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Actc Foundation Inc?
Actc Foundation Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $350K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $421K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Actc Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations working in education, health, rehabilitation, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Actc Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Actc Foundation Inc's EIN?
Actc Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1603802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Actc Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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