Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Aspen, Colorado. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including a religious institution, educational institutions, conservation groups, and local service organizations.
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust gave $22K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,025
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,001
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $199,032
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 980 E Hyman Ave Apt 1, Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: (847) 772-4232
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Episcopal Church Aspen ($17K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 5% to Illinois, 2% to Minnesota, and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 156% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church Aspen Aspen, CO | Religious Institution | $17,025 |
| Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Basalt, CO | Maintain Ecological Health | $250 |
| Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| Aspen Historical Society Aspen, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| The Blake Schools Hopkins, MN | General Education Fund | $250 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy Basalt, CO | Water Conservation | $250 |
| Aspen Journalism Aspen, CO | Support Local Journalism | $250 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | General Education Fund | $250 |
| Independence Pass Foundation Aspen, CO | Maintain Ecological Health | $250 |
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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 | $199,032 | $2,180 | $22,074 | $22,025 | 22 | $22,025 | $2,131 | $9,578 |
| 2024 | $191,873 | $2,464 | $15,649 | $15,600 | 19 | $15,600 | $2,415 | $8,712 |
| 2023 | $168,991 | $2,511 | $8,047 | $8,000 | 25 | $8,000 | $2,464 | $7,527 |
| 2022 | $142,177 | $2,338 | $8,644 | $8,600 | 25 | $8,600 | $2,294 | $8,315 |
| 2021 | $192,547 | $2,054 | $10,082 | $10,650 | 32 | $10,082 | $2,054 | $8,777 |
| 2020 | $158,744 | $2,297 | $7,692 | $7,650 | 34 | — | $2,297 | $7,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Aspen Center for Physics says it promotes research and public education in physics and related fields; Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers says it promotes stewardship of public lands through education, conservation, and restoration; and Mountain Rescue Aspen describes its work as backcountry search and rescue and mountain safety education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $22,025. Grants ranged from $100 to $17,025, with a median of $250. Its largest grant was $17,025 to Christ Episcopal Church Aspen for a religious institution. Other listed 2025 grants included $250 each to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Aspen Community Foundation, Aspen Historical Society, University of Denver, The Blake Schools, Roaring Fork Conservancy, Aspen Journalism, Illinois Wesleyan University, Independence Pass Foundation, University of Minnesota, and Mountain Rescue Aspen.
Other organizations recorded as receiving $250 grants in 2025 include Aspen Center for Physics, Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, Challenge Aspen, and Denver Rescue Mission. Their stated missions include promoting physics research and public education, raising philanthropic support for a hospital, providing recreational, educational, and cultural experiences to people with cognitive or physical challenges, and meeting people’s physical and spiritual needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas G Gorman and Lindsay C Gorman as trustees.
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsay C Gorman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G Gorman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust gave $22K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 19 grants.
What is Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $1,001, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (9 grants), Basalt, CO (3 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Episcopal Church Aspen ($17,025), Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers ($250) and Aspen Community Foundation ($250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust?
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust?
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it 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 Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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