Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock is a private foundation based in Creede, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts, conservation, education, and animal-sanctuary organizations.
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock at a glance
In short: Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock gave $541K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Colorado. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $541,305
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,665
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,903
- Total assets
- $10,037,219
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock
- 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: PO Box 765, Creede, CO 81130
Phone: (719) 588-2972
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Creede Reperatory Theater ($145K). Together the top 10 received $503K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 67 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (86%), New York (8%), California (5%), and Washington (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $541K (2024) to $760K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creede Reperatory Theater Creede, CO | General Operations | $145,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands Lakewood, CO | General Operations | $125,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | Purchase Drawings for the Museum | $75,750 |
| Growing Gardens of Boulder Boulder, CO | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Creede Early Learning Center Creede, CO | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Berggruen Gallery San Francisco, CA | General Operatoins | $25,000 |
| David Nolan Gallery New York, NY | General Operations | $22,500 |
| Gladstone Gallery New York, NY | General Operations | $19,305 |
| Creede Musical Arts Collective Inc Creede, CO | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Rio Grande Watershed Conservation and Education Initiative Alamosa, CO | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,037,219 | $843,879 | $947,183 | $541,305 | 14 | $541,305 | $843,879 | $565,969 |
| 2023 | $10,091,277 | $-125,642 | $706,667 | $572,000 | 14 | $581,000 | $367,695 | $560,597 |
| 2022 | $10,916,586 | $422,665 | $1,005,609 | $760,000 | 17 | $760,000 | $422,665 | $586,409 |
| 2021 | $11,394,530 | $1,094,402 | $880,364 | $593,825 | 12 | $594,825 | $808,863 | $706,993 |
| 2020 | $11,180,492 | $1,034,506 | $777,810 | $572,704 | 10 | — | $973,431 | $623,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock reported a distributable amount of $566K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including the arts, land conservation, early learning, and wildlife.
Colorado Open Lands describes its mission as preserving Colorado’s significant open lands and natural heritage through private and public partnerships, land conservation, and strategic leadership. The Wild Animal Sanctuary describes its work as providing an animal sanctuary and public education on captive wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $541,305. Grant amounts ranged from $8,750 to $145,000, with a median of $20,902. The largest listed grants were $145,000 to Creede Repertory Theater for general operations, $125,000 to Colorado Open Lands for general operations, and $75,750 to Denver Art Museum to purchase drawings for the museum. Other listed grants included $40,000 to Growing Gardens of Boulder and $25,000 to Creede Early Learning Center, both for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Augur and Avery Augur as trustees.
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Augur
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avery Augur
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harrison H. Augur (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock
How much does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock give each year?
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock gave $541K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $572K across 14 grants.
What is Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's typical grant size?
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's median grant in 2024 was $20,903, and its average grant was $38,665, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock that year got $16K on average.
Where does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock give grants?
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock gives mostly in Colorado: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Creede, CO (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Alamosa, CO (2 grants).
Does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's largest grantees?
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's largest 2024 grantees include Creede Reperatory Theater ($145,000), Colorado Open Lands ($125,000) and Denver Art Museum ($75,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock?
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $566K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including the arts, land conservation, early learning, and wildlife. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock?
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 Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's EIN?
Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6672533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eleanor and Henry Hitchcock 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
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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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