Colorado Grand Inc
Colorado Grand Inc is a public charity based in Lafayette, Colorado. It runs an annual vintage-car tour to raise funds for Colorado charities, towns where the cars stop, and scholarships for graduating high-school seniors in those communities.
Colorado Grand Inc at a glance
In short: Colorado Grand Inc gave $953K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $952,500
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,018
- +41.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,220,419
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Colorado Grand Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The organization does not accept unsolicited requests. Its guidelines describe an invitation-only process: potential recipients are invited to apply, then submit a current 501(c)(3) status letter, their most recent Form 990, and a 1–2 page summary of their mission, the people they serve, and the requested amount. The summary may also describe any recognition offered. The guidelines say the committee appreciates but does not require recognition. No grant may exceed 25% of the applicant organization’s total revenue. The guidelines say the committee prioritizes missions that directly affect people, typically does not fund schools, and will not fund missions motivated by politics or religion.
- Review Cycle
- The guidelines state that invitations are sent by September 17 and applications are due October 1. As of September 28, 2026, September 17 has passed and October 1 is upcoming; the materials do not confirm whether a 2026 invitation or application cycle is currently available.
- Deadline
- The guidelines state that invitations are sent by September 17 and applications are due October 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8558 Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: (303) 589-0710
Website: https://co1000.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Colorado Grand Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation ($450K). Together the top 10 received $740K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 159 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission and website describe support for Colorado charities, towns, and communities. In filing year 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients, 16% to Kansas recipients, and 2% to Wyoming recipients; percentages may not total 100% because of rounding. The filing also describes grants to organizations in Colorado and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How Colorado Grand Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $953K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $953K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation Lakewood, CO | To subsidize their three funds; fallen officers fund, hardship fund, tuition scholarship fund. Also funds the 10-78 fund to any Colorado law enforcement family. Provides financial resources to families of officers that are seriously wounded or killed. | $450,000 |
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | 5 Scholarships at $15,000 Each | $75,000 |
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | To support scholarships for students from Colorado who want to attend the restoration program at mcpherson. | $75,000 |
| Salida Senior Citizens Salida, CO | Commmunity food program for Chaffee county. This includes emergency assistance and student support for food. | $30,000 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation Denver, CO | To provide for families west of the continental divide to support cancer treatments, appoitnments, and in-patient stays. | $20,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| CASA of the Continental Divide Dillon, CO | To provide court advocacy services by volunteers for 100% of children assigned by a judge to maintain a healthy and safe quality of life. They serve youth 0-21 in the 5th judicial district. | $15,000 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives (Flight for Life) Frisco, CO | Funding of a 24 hour a day air ambulance service serving Summit county. | $15,000 |
| Grand County Search & Rescue Winter Park, CO | Avalanche training to rescue skiiers, snowboarders, hikers, snowshoers and snow mobilers. | $15,000 |
| Grand Encampment Museum Encampment, WY | Donation to support the museum which preserves and interprets the history of Wyoming at the upper north platte valley. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,220,419 | $1,483,135 | $1,156,886 | $952,500 | 28 | $35,526 |
| 2024 | $899,170 | $1,190,627 | $1,010,465 | $842,500 | 35 | $33,859 |
| 2023 | $714,008 | $1,338,886 | $920,201 | $775,500 | 31 | $22,334 |
| 2022 | $302,823 | $953,164 | $896,140 | $723,930 | 39 | $724 |
| 2021 | $233,799 | $740,437 | $701,561 | $509,500 | 26 | $17 |
| 2020 | $144,923 | $260,336 | $201,772 | $100,000 | 2 | $65 |
| 2019 | $128,859 | $576,706 | $566,999 | $508,633 | 29 | $608 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to run an annual car tour and use the funds raised to support selected Colorado charities, towns where the cars stop for lunch, and scholarships for graduating seniors in those communities. Its filing also describes funding for local projects and services in small towns and for other organizations in Colorado and Utah.
The 2025 grants show support for emergency and community services, health care, food assistance, scholarships, child advocacy, search and rescue, and cultural organizations. For example, the an individual recipient Patrol Family Foundation describes its work as providing educational benefits and charitable gifts and promoting safe driving. CASA of the Continental Divide says its trained volunteers advocate for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. Grand County Search & Rescue describes its work as mountain search, rescue, and recovery. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Colorado Grand Inc reported 28 grants totaling $952,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $450,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest reported grant was $450,000 to the an individual recipient Patrol Family Foundation for its funds supporting families of officers who are seriously wounded or killed, including a fallen officers fund, hardship fund, tuition scholarship fund, and 10-78 fund. McPherson College received two grants of $75,000 each: one for five scholarships and one to support scholarships for Colorado students attending its restoration program. Other reported grants included $30,000 to Salida Senior Citizens for a Chaffee County community food program; $20,000 each to the Morgan Adams Foundation and Colorado Mountain College Foundation; and $15,000 each to CASA of the Continental Divide, Flight for Life, Grand County Search & Rescue, Grand Encampment Museum, HopeWest Meeker, and Meeker Lions Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Horan as president; Terry Hefty as treasurer; and Eddie O’Brien, Bill Shires, Don Shires, and Phillip Shires as directors.
Colorado Grand Inc is led by Thomas J. Horan, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas J. Horan
President
Chairman → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Shires
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Shires
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Shires
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Hefty
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jorgen Christiansen (2019–2021) — Director
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 Colorado Grand Inc
How much does Colorado Grand Inc give each year?
Colorado Grand Inc gave $953K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $843K across 35 grants.
What is Colorado Grand Inc's typical grant size?
Colorado Grand Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $34,018, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colorado Grand Inc give grants?
Colorado Grand Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salida, CO (5 grants), Steamboat Springs, CO (3 grants), Buena Vista, CO (3 grants) and McPherson, KS (2 grants).
Does Colorado Grand Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Colorado Grand Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Colorado Grand Inc's largest grantees?
Colorado Grand Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation ($450,000), McPherson College ($150,000 across 2 grants) and Salida Senior Citizens ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Colorado Grand Inc?
Colorado Grand Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Colorado Grand Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to run an annual car tour and use the funds raised to support selected Colorado charities, towns where the cars stop for lunch, and scholarships for graduating seniors in those communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Colorado Grand Inc?
The organization does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Colorado Grand Inc's EIN?
Colorado Grand Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1115630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Colorado Grand 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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