Colt Thomas Foundation
Colt Thomas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K.
Colt Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Colt Thomas Foundation gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,000
- +169.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,500
- +169.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,500
- Total assets
- $1,138,966
- -13.0% 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 Colt Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mosiac ($60K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Colt Thomas Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosiac Loveland, CO | To support mission of recipient | $60,000 |
| Homeward Alliance Fort Collins, CO | To support mission of recipient | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,138,966 | $34,359 | $199,492 | $61,000 | 2 | $199,492 | — |
| 2024 | $1,308,912 | $74,846 | $56,525 | $22,600 | 2 | $56,525 | $61,033 |
| 2023 | $1,289,332 | $-77,184 | $91,916 | $61,000 | 1 | $91,916 | $33,606 |
| 2022 | $1,699,129 | $-161,957 | $98,003 | $41,000 | 2 | $98,003 | $24,518 |
| 2021 | $1,957,038 | $945,740 | $29,851 | $11,100 | 2 | $29,851 | $945,740 |
| 2020 | $726,352 | $-90,487 | $53,148 | $8,100 | 3 | — | $2,424 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colt Thomas Foundation is led by Lance Astrella, Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lance Astrella
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Colt Thomas Foundation
How much does Colt Thomas Foundation give each year?
Colt Thomas Foundation gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
How large is Colt Thomas Foundation?
Colt Thomas Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
Where does Colt Thomas Foundation operate?
Colt Thomas Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Colt Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Colt Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2130555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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