Eliot Charitable Trust
Eliot Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $995K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $54K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$995K
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
-6.6% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+9.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eliot Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Eliot Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Eliot Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $995K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $54K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $994,967 | $988,448 | $1,010,482 |
| Revenue | $59,517 | $53,153 | $5,810 |
| Expenses | $52,998 | $75,187 | $39,534 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $47,017 | $61,078 | $30,495 |
| Net Investment Income | $53,536 | $39,044 | $26,851 |
| Distributable Amount | $111,232 | $97,538 | $101,894 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Colorado Gives Days ($26,517), Denver Botanic Gardens ($10,250), Hope Haven Rwanda ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN PETS ALIVE AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| COLORADO GIVES DAYS ARVADA, CO | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $26,517 |
| DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS DENVER, CO | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $10,250 |
| DENVER DEBUTANTE BALL GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $500 |
| HOPE HAVEN RWANDA SEDALIA, CO | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER SPORTS CLUB STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA K ELIOT | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Eliot Charitable Trust?
As of 2024, Eliot Charitable Trust holds $995K in total assets with $60K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $44K in 2024.
Where does Eliot Charitable Trust operate?
Eliot Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California, Colorado, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Eliot Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Eliot Charitable Trust awarded 6 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Eliot Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eliot Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $111K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eliot Charitable Trust's EIN?
Eliot Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-7030107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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