EHS Golden Association
EHS Golden Association is a private foundation based in Eaton, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to individuals in Colorado.
EHS Golden Association at a glance
In short: EHS Golden Association gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,750
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,575
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,575
- Total assets
- $253,976
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to EHS Golden Association
- 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: 100 S Maple Avenue Unit 18, Eaton, CO 80615
Phone: (970) 576-0015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EHS Golden Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The listed recipients were in Eaton, Greeley, and LaSalle.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How EHS Golden Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253,976 | $25,785 | $16,784 | $15,750 | 10 | $15,750 | $14,003 | $10,600 |
| 2023 | $245,167 | $31,205 | $17,892 | $17,250 | 12 | $17,250 | $13,823 | $11,027 |
| 2022 | $231,963 | $29,372 | $18,266 | $16,500 | 11 | $16,500 | $7,841 | $9,218 |
| 2021 | $220,939 | $23,938 | $16,562 | $15,750 | 11 | $15,750 | $5,893 | $8,889 |
| 2020 | $213,638 | $21,221 | $13,268 | $12,750 | 9 | — | $5,398 | $9,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EHS Golden Association reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — 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 mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were all designated for scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $15,750 across 10 grants. Each grant was $1,575. Recipients were ten individual recipients
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheilah Engel as president, Dorothy Bates as secretary, Judy Scofield as treasurer, June Gustafson as scholarship officer, and Mary Vance as membership officer.
EHS Golden Association is led by Sheilah Engel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheilah Engel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Bates
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Gustafson
Scholarship
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Scofield
Treasurer
Vice Presidnet → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Vance
Membership
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Peggy Riley (2020–2023) — Scholarship
- Former: Wilma Wilken (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Donahoo (2020–2022) — Memorials
- Former: Ken Collins (2020–2021) — Vice Presidnet
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 EHS Golden Association
How much does EHS Golden Association give each year?
EHS Golden Association gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 12 grants.
What is EHS Golden Association's typical grant size?
EHS Golden Association's median grant in 2024 was $1,575, and its average grant was $1,575, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EHS Golden Association give grants?
EHS Golden Association gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does EHS Golden Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on EHS Golden Association's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
How large is EHS Golden Association?
EHS Golden Association reported $254K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does EHS Golden Association fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were all designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EHS Golden Association?
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 EHS Golden Association's EIN?
EHS Golden Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0733154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does EHS Golden Association 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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