James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust
The James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including animal care, international assistance, medical care, arts, education, environmental preservation, and historical preservation.
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust gave $360K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Colorado. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,571
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,270,012
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (33% 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 James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust
- 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 1060, Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Phone: (248) 701-8792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region ($55K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 186 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (33%), Washington, DC (22%), Michigan (11%), New York (11%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 42 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). 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 $277K (2023) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region Colorado Springs, CO | Animal Care | $55,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | International Assistance | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Care | $30,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Washington, DC | International Assistance | $30,000 |
| Ann Arbor Film Festival Ann Arbor, MI | Arts Promotion | $20,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Environmental Preservation | $18,000 |
| Trampled Rose Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $17,000 |
| Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO | Historical Preservation | $15,000 |
| Allied Media Projects Detroit, MI | Youth Education | $10,000 |
| Boggs Education Center Detroit, MI | Arts Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,270,012 | $175,860 | $146,856 | $360,000 | 42 | $360,000 | $149,810 |
| 2023 | $3,241,008 | $157,062 | $406,998 | $276,630 | 32 | $276,630 | $26,694 |
| 2022 | $3,535,524 | $150,000 | $449,266 | $291,900 | 37 | $291,900 | — |
| 2021 | $3,834,790 | $239,525 | $444,077 | $300,800 | 37 | $300,800 | $2,050 |
| 2020 | $4,042,230 | $348,988 | $469,542 | $344,200 | 38 | — | $197,575 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region says it offers compassionate animal care, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. The Ann Arbor Film Festival says it promotes visionary filmmakers and engages communities with cinematic experiences. Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnerships to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.
Other 2024 recipients include the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which says it preserves and shares the region’s cultural history, and Allied Media Projects, which says it cultivates media strategies for a more just, creative, and collaborative world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $360,000 through 42 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Among the largest grants were $55,000 to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, $40,000 to USA for UNHCR, $30,000 to Doctors Without Borders, and $30,000 to United Palestinian Appeal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nathaniel Peters is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust is led by Nathaniel Peters, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathaniel Peters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $73K (2024)
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 $73K, to Nathaniel Peters (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust gave $360K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $277K across 32 grants.
What is James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $8,571, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's top state is Colorado, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (12 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Natural Resource Preservation" (5 grants), "Animal Care" (3 grants) and "Homeless Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region ($55,000), USA for Unhcr ($40,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust?
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region says it offers compassionate animal care, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust?
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 James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3999774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). James J & Helen M McCaffery Charitable Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-j-and-helen-m-mccaffery-charitable-foundation-trust-morg_f5a8a8642f1b408dbb2d3abb18565008
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