Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation
The Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation is a private foundation based in Hudson, Colorado. It provides need-based educational grants to students facing financial hardship in Western Eagle County who are pursuing higher education through accredited college programs, trade schools, or professional certification programs. The foundation’s website says it has awarded student support since 2010.
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation gave $136K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,700
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,428
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,945,102
- -1.3% 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 Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website describes an online application. New applicants must submit the foundation’s application, a transcript, FAFSA, and federal income tax return; incomplete applications are not considered. Applicants must need financial support and live in Western Eagle County, specifically Wolcott or west of Wolcott. Previous recipients may reapply if they still need support, submitting an essay, updated school costs, a transcript, and federal income tax return. The website lists an annual application period of April 15 through May 31; the 2026 cycle has passed.
- Review Cycle
- May 31.
- Deadline
- May 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Sherrie Gaspar
Mailing address: P O Box 503, Hudson, CO 80642
Phone: (303) 910-9099
Website: https://therosefamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Methodist Church ($40K). Together the top 4 received $65K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($70,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s program is for residents of Western Eagle County, Colorado, specifically those living in Wolcott or west of Wolcott. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $100K (2023) to $136K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church Eagle, CO | Food Bank Andother Churchactivities | $40,000 |
| Tony Leonetti Gypsum, CO | Crisis Funding | $25,000 |
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $70,500 |
| Eagle Valley Library District Eagle, CO | General Expenses | $100 |
| Hopewest Grand Junction, CO | General Expenses | $100 |
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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 | $1,945,102 | $85,185 | $143,091 | $135,700 | 25 | $135,700 | $109,422 | $116,812 |
| 2023 | $1,971,380 | $77,765 | $106,327 | $100,100 | 19 | $100,100 | $71,730 | $105,896 |
| 2022 | $1,999,750 | $68,301 | $135,999 | $130,000 | 16 | $130,000 | $81,295 | $106,702 |
| 2021 | $2,048,455 | $83,606 | $105,741 | $100,850 | 15 | $100,850 | $146,100 | $115,252 |
| 2020 | $2,003,205 | $93,747 | $109,226 | $104,000 | 16 | — | $99,724 | $101,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial aid to students in Western Eagle County who face financial hardship when applying to traditional colleges or trade schools. It also supports study in professional certification programs and encourages students to consider trades and technical fields. The foundation says it prefers students who remain in Colorado and attend in-state colleges with lower tuition, but its program is not limited to traditional colleges.
The 2024 filing reports grants to the Methodist Church, local residents for higher education, and a local resident in need. One 2024 recipient, HopeWest, received $100. HopeWest describes its own mission as changing experiences of aging, illness, and grief for families through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $135,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest listed grants were $40,000 to the United Methodist Church in Eagle for food bank and other church activities, and $25,000 to Tony Leonetti in Gypsum for crisis funding. The filing also lists multiple $3,500 grants to students for college expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: George McCollum, Judy Harper, Sherri Gaspar, Natacha Gaspar, Carol Wick, Thomas Allen, and Jackie Schlegel.
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Wick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $150 (2024)
George McCollum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $250 (2024)
Natacha Gaspar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$250 (2020) → $450 (2024)
Sherri Gaspar
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $550 (2024)
Thomas Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jackie Schlegel
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$100 (2022) → $150 (2024)
Judy Harper
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Johnnette Phillips (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $550, to Sherri Gaspar (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation
How much does Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation give each year?
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation gave $136K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 19 grants.
What is Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,428, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation give grants?
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eagle, CO (2 grants).
Does Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Expenses" (21 grants).
Who are Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Methodist Church ($40,000), Tony Leonetti ($25,000) and Eagle Valley Library District ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($70,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation?
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide financial aid to students in Western Eagle County who face financial hardship when applying to traditional colleges or trade schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation?
The foundation’s website describes an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's EIN?
Gerald and Virginia Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5160913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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