ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED is a private foundation based in Westminster, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational and general contributions.
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED at a glance
In short: ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED gave $1.3M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $262K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,310,000
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $262,000
- +65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $17,409,521
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3412 W 109Th Circle, Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: (512) 343-0154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CSU ($450K). Together the top 5 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 30 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 15% to California, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED gives
- Giving grew 220% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2022) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CSU Fort Collins, CO | Educational | $450,000 |
| CNCDC CO Learning Co Denver, CO | General contribution | $350,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | General contribution | $300,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | General contribution | $200,000 |
| All Things Wild Rehab Georgetown, TX | General contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,409,521 | $1,943,349 | $1,604,801 | $1,310,000 | 5 | $1,516,363 | $1,854,911 | $990,583 |
| 2024 | $17,073,847 | $836,356 | $1,221,061 | $950,000 | 6 | $1,105,918 | $242,745 | $1,030,916 |
| 2023 | $17,100,734 | $499,824 | $838,981 | $605,000 | 6 | $742,744 | $34,677 | $860,355 |
| 2022 | $17,314,886 | $506,334 | $638,910 | $410,000 | 6 | $544,069 | $411,413 | $852,958 |
| 2021 | $17,595,481 | $439,735 | $975,549 | $750,000 | 7 | $873,004 | $3,687,150 | $940,628 |
| 2020 | $14,361,275 | $363,745 | $870,868 | $650,000 | 6 | — | $202,426 | $842,349 |
| 2019 | $14,588,331 | $443,893 | $897,293 | $675,000 | 8 | — | $562,237 | $831,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED reported a distributable amount of $991K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included an educational grant to CSU and general contributions to other organizations. Among those grantees, Rocky Mountain Institute describes its mission as transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. The Pachamama Alliance describes its mission as empowering Indigenous people in the Amazon Rainforest to preserve their lands and culture, and using insights from that work to inspire a thriving, just, and sustainable world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,310,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $450,000, with a median of $300,000. Recipients included CSU in Fort Collins, Colorado ($450,000 for educational purposes); CNCDC CO Learning Co in Denver, Colorado ($350,000); Rocky Mountain Institute in Boulder, Colorado ($300,000); The Pachamama Alliance in San Francisco, California ($200,000); and All Things Wild Rehab in Georgetown, Texas ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn S. Eldred as president; Darrell Andersen as vice president; and Amanda Wood, Kelsey Krug, and Eva Knight as directors.
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED is led by Carolyn S. Eldred, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn S. Eldred
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$83K (2019) → $83K (2025)
Amanda Wood
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$15K (2024) → $45K (2025)
Kelsey Krug
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$15K (2024) → $45K (2025)
Eva Knight
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Andersen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
13 hrs/week
$77K (2019) → $30K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $83K, to Carolyn S Eldred (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED
How much does ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED give each year?
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED gave $1.3M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $950K across 6 grants.
What is ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's typical grant size?
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's median grant in 2025 was $300,000, and its average grant was $262,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED give grants?
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED gives mostly in Colorado: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (15%).
Does ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's largest grantees?
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's largest 2025 grantees include CSU ($450,000), CNCDC CO Learning Co ($350,000) and Rocky Mountain Institute ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED?
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $991K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included an educational grant to CSU and general contributions to other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's EIN?
ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3444341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does ELDRED FOUNDATION INC co CAROLYN S ELDRED 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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