Central Colorado Education Trust
Central Colorado Education Trust is a private foundation, based in Sterling, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $7K.
Central Colorado Education Trust at a glance
In short: Central Colorado Education Trust gave $5K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $714.857), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,004
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $715
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $584
- Total assets
- $120,347
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Colorado Education Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pueblo County High School FFA ($584).
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($4,420), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Central Colorado Education Trust gives
- Giving grew 234% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,420 |
| Pueblo County High School FFA Pueblo, CO | Scholarship | $584 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,347 | $8,200 | $6,845 | $5,004 | 7 | $5,854 | $7,209 | $6,155 |
| 2024 | $118,992 | $5,030 | $7,405 | $4,980 | 7 | $5,755 | $3,380 | $6,179 |
| 2023 | $121,367 | $-1,736 | $17,219 | $15,090 | 18 | $15,932 | $1,874 | $6,535 |
| 2022 | $140,322 | $3,957 | $3,935 | $1,500 | 1 | $2,125 | $2,172 | $6,933 |
| 2021 | $140,300 | $1,108 | $10,372 | $7,500 | 3 | $8,095 | $1,775 | $7,654 |
| 2020 | $149,564 | $33,555 | $3,865 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $32,002 | $6,109 |
| 2019 | $119,874 | $11,581 | $11,361 | $8,900 | 4 | — | $9,848 | $7,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Central Colorado Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Colorado Education Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Hanna
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dan Oakleaf
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jay Frost
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda Overlin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Central Colorado Education Trust
How much does Central Colorado Education Trust give each year?
Central Colorado Education Trust gave $5K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 7 grants.
What is Central Colorado Education Trust's typical grant size?
Central Colorado Education Trust's median grant in 2025 was $584, and its average grant was $715, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Central Colorado Education Trust give grants?
Central Colorado Education Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Central Colorado Education Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Central Colorado Education Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (7 grants).
How large is Central Colorado Education Trust?
Central Colorado Education Trust reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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 is Central Colorado Education Trust's EIN?
Central Colorado Education Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6095908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Central Colorado Education Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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