E M Christmas Foundation
E M Christmas Foundation is a private foundation based in Pueblo, Colorado. Its 2021 filing records grants to organizations in Colorado, including recipients in Pueblo, for operating, capital, and scholarship purposes.
E M Christmas Foundation at a glance
In short: E M Christmas Foundation gave $107K across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $106,500
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- Average grant
- $7,607
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to E M Christmas Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The filing listed March 1 and September 1. These are past cycles and should not be treated as current deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing listed March 1 and September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: David B Shaw
Mailing address: 37 Calle Del Sol, Pueblo, CO 81008-2047
Phone: (719) 545-0148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E M Christmas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Pueblo Library District ($20K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The 2020 filing stated a Pueblo, Colorado restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Library District Pueblo, CO | Capital | $20,000 |
| Pueblo Community Health CRT Pueblo, CO | Operating | $20,000 |
| Care & Share Food Bank Pueblo, CO | Operating | $10,000 |
| Sangre De Cristo Community Care Pueblo, CO | Capital | $7,000 |
| Three Points Club Pueblo, CO | Capital | $7,000 |
| Pueblo Boys & Girls Club Pueblo, CO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Rocky MTN Council Boy Scouts Pueblo, CO | Operating | $5,000 |
| CASA Pueblo, CO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Posada Pueblo, CO | Operating | $5,000 |
| Sangre De Cristo Arts Center Pueblo, CO | Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $106,313 | $117,137 | $106,500 | 14 | $106,313 | $109,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E M Christmas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included operating and capital support for local organizations and scholarship support to CSU Pueblo Foundation. One recipient, Posada, describes its own mission as providing supportive services, housing, and shelter for homeless and low-income people in Pueblo.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $106,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $20,000 each to Pueblo Library District for capital and Pueblo Community Health CRT for operating support. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Care & Share Food Bank for operating support; $7,000 each to Sangre de Cristo Community Care and Three Points Club for capital; and $5,000 each to Pueblo Boys & Girls Club, Rocky Mtn Council Boy Scouts, CASA, Posada, Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, and YMCA for operating support, plus $5,000 to CSU Pueblo Foundation for scholarships.
The 2020 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application instructions named David B Shaw as the contact and called for a common application, financials, an IRS letter, and directors and officers information. The filing also stated a Pueblo, Colorado restriction. These instructions are historical and are not presented as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed David B Shaw as president, James Beal as vice president, Penny A Wong-Schulz as secretary, and Jeffrey Shaw as treasurer.
E M Christmas Foundation is led by David B. Shaw, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David B. Shaw
President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Beal
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Shaw
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Penny A. Wong-Schulz
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 E M Christmas Foundation
How much does E M Christmas Foundation give each year?
E M Christmas Foundation gave $107K across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is E M Christmas Foundation's typical grant size?
E M Christmas Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,607, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E M Christmas Foundation give grants?
E M Christmas Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pueblo, CO (14 grants).
Does E M Christmas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of E M Christmas Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital" (3 grants).
Who are E M Christmas Foundation's largest grantees?
E M Christmas Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Pueblo Library District ($20,000), Pueblo Community Health CRT ($20,000) and Care & Share Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does E M Christmas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included operating and capital support for local organizations and scholarship support to CSU Pueblo Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E M Christmas Foundation?
E M Christmas Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is E M Christmas Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, E M Christmas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is E M Christmas Foundation's EIN?
E M Christmas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7175284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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