Harry Trueblood Foundation
The Harry Trueblood Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to educational institutions in Colorado and Texas; the foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Harry Trueblood Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry Trueblood Foundation gave $116K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,000
- -49.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,824
- -49.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,854,254
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (74% 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 Harry Trueblood Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing says there are no prescribed forms, but submissions must be in writing. Scholarships are administered and given by the institution; awards are limited to the foundation’s distributable amount, and funds are not assured.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states that there is no submission deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states that there is no submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Harry Trueblood Foundation
Mailing address: 1720 S Bellaire St Suite 908, Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 782-0542
Email: john@tri-tpc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry Trueblood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas-Petroleum Engin ($15K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($21,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 26% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harry Trueblood Foundation gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $230K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas-Petroleum Engin Austin, TX | scholarship | $15,000 |
| UT Gary Pope Endowment Austin, TX | scholarships | $15,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $21,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | scholarship | $6,000 |
| Regis University Denver, CO | scholarship | $6,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | scholorship | $6,000 |
| Colorado Academy Denver, CO | scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Academy Englewood, CO | scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,854,254 | $230,528 | $183,692 | $116,000 | 17 | $116,000 | $190,602 | $121,102 |
| 2024 | $2,807,418 | $504,379 | $292,493 | $230,000 | 17 | $230,000 | $464,136 | $105,811 |
| 2023 | $2,595,532 | $42,188 | $70,660 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $35,173 | $107,092 |
| 2022 | $2,624,004 | $-1,199,972 | $183,387 | $115,000 | 18 | $115,000 | $6,116 | $101,994 |
| 2021 | $4,007,363 | $255,548 | $114,874 | $50,000 | 16 | — | $190,674 | $69,788 |
| 2020 | $3,866,689 | $103,465 | $173,611 | $83,000 | 15 | — | $12,854 | $86,780 |
| 2019 | $3,936,835 | $117,576 | $234,175 | $150,000 | 17 | — | $20,992 | $124,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Trueblood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing says it provides scholarships primarily to educational institutions.
The 2025 grants included colleges, universities, and schools. Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of institutions supported: Regis University describes its mission as seeking to build a more just and humane world through transformative education, while Colorado Academy describes its work as creating curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. The University of Denver describes its mission as promoting learning, scholarly inquiry, critical and creative thought, and knowledge generation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $116,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $15,000 to the University of Texas–Petroleum Engineering for a scholarship and $15,000 to the UT Gary Pope Endowment for scholarships. Other notable awards included $11,000 to an individual recipient Community College and $8,000 to Colorado School of Mines, both for scholarships.
Additional 2025 grants included $6,000 each to Regis University, the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, and the University of Denver; and $5,000 each to an individual recipient High School, Colorado Academy, St. Mary’s Academy, and Kent Denver School. The University of Northern Colorado describes its foundation as providing support and stewarding donations for the university; Colorado State University’s supporting organization, CSU Strata, describes its role as aiding universities in the CSU system in research and educational efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John B Trueblood as President & Sec, Katherine A Astin as VP & Treasurer, and Ann E Hopfenbeck as Director.
Harry Trueblood Foundation is led by John B Trueblood, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B Trueblood
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$27K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Ann E Hopfenbeck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Katherine A Astin
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$27K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gordan W Netzorg (2019–2024) — Assis Secretary
- Former: Katherine A Trueblood (2021–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 $13K, to John B Trueblood (President & Sec). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harry Trueblood Foundation
How much does Harry Trueblood Foundation give each year?
Harry Trueblood Foundation gave $116K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 17 grants.
What is Harry Trueblood Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry Trueblood Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,824, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry Trueblood Foundation give grants?
Harry Trueblood Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Englewood, CO (2 grants).
Does Harry Trueblood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Harry Trueblood Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants).
Who are Harry Trueblood Foundation's largest grantees?
Harry Trueblood Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas-Petroleum Engin ($15,000), UT Gary Pope Endowment ($15,000) and Colorado School of Mines ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($21,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry Trueblood Foundation?
Harry Trueblood Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (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 Harry Trueblood Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 filing says it provides scholarships primarily to educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry Trueblood Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry Trueblood Foundation's EIN?
Harry Trueblood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0593623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Harry Trueblood Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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