Leo Hill Charitable Trust
The Leo Hill Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports $5,886,011 in grants to 14 charitable organizations, with 95% of grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
Leo Hill Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Leo Hill Charitable Trust gave $5.9M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $420K), mostly in Colorado. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,886,011
- +2702.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $420,429
- +2102.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $262,352
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% 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 Leo Hill Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy was stated on a filing marked as the organization’s final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 South Steele Street 45, Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303) 877-5148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leo Hill Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cu Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 58 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 3% to Louisiana, and 2% to North Carolina. Listed recipients included organizations in Denver, Boulder, Lafayette, Colorado Springs, New Orleans, and Apex.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leo Hill Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $200K; repeat grants $457K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $324K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1662% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2023) to $5.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cu Foundation Denver, CO | General Fund | $1,357,731 |
| Frasier Meadows Boulder, CO | General Fund | $1,308,524 |
| BCH Foundation Boulder, CO | General Fund | $724,539 |
| Pine Street Church Boulder, CO | General Fund | $660,308 |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $365,440 |
| Tru Community Care Lafayette, CO | General Fund | $328,765 |
| Boulder Rotary Foundation Boulder, CO | General Fund | $320,047 |
| Mile High United Way Denver, CO | General Fund | $204,657 |
| Wwii Museum New Orleans, LA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| 5430 Foundation Denver, CO | General Fund | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $68,883 | $5,971,159 | $5,886,011 | 14 | $5,895,784 | $8,365 | $122,445 |
| 2023 | $5,895,722 | $199,018 | $294,452 | $210,000 | 11 | $238,608 | $143,889 | $311,260 |
| 2022 | $5,991,156 | $307,355 | $1,040,212 | $920,000 | 16 | $954,507 | $242,152 | $377,285 |
| 2021 | $6,724,013 | $917,126 | $423,798 | $334,000 | 17 | — | $856,256 | $374,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo Hill Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $122K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including CU Foundation, Frasier Meadows, BCH Foundation, Pine Street Church, Colorado College, Tru Community Care, and Boulder Rotary Foundation; the listed grant purposes were “GENERAL FUND.”
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms. Tru Community Care says it leads healthcare transformation through community engagement and care for people living with illness and loss. Adaptive Adventures says it provides progressive outdoor adventures to people with physical disabilities and their families, regardless of location, equipment needs, or economic status. Mile High United Way says its mission is to unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 14 grants totaling $5,886,011. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,357,731, with a median of $262,352.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,357,731 to CU Foundation, $1,308,524 to Frasier Meadows, $724,539 to BCH Foundation, $660,308 to Pine Street Church, $365,440 to Colorado College, and $328,765 to Tru Community Care. Other listed grants included $320,047 to Boulder Rotary Foundation, $204,657 to Mile High United Way, $200,000 each to WWII Museum and 5430 Foundation, $100,000 to Boy Scouts, and $96,000 to Living Truth. Adaptive Adventures received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Wayne Hutchens and Rick Lawrence as trustees.
Leo Hill Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Wayne Hutchens
Trustee
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $19K (2024)
Rick Lawrence
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $19K, to J Wayne Hutchens (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leo Hill Charitable Trust
How much does Leo Hill Charitable Trust give each year?
Leo Hill Charitable Trust gave $5.9M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 11 grants.
What is Leo Hill Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Leo Hill Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $262,352, and its average grant was $420,429, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leo Hill Charitable Trust that year got $200K on average.
Where does Leo Hill Charitable Trust give grants?
Leo Hill Charitable Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (4 grants) and Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does Leo Hill Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leo Hill Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leo Hill Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Leo Hill Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cu Foundation ($1,357,731), Frasier Meadows ($1,308,524) and BCH Foundation ($724,539), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Leo Hill Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including CU Foundation, Frasier Meadows, BCH Foundation, Pine Street Church, Colorado College, Tru Community Care, and Boulder Rotary Foundation; the listed grant purposes were “GENERAL FUND.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leo Hill Charitable Trust?
The trust states 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 ↑
How much is Leo Hill Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Leo Hill Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $122K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leo Hill Charitable Trust's EIN?
Leo Hill Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6383457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Leo Hill 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leo Hill Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leo-hill-charitable-trust-morg_c3d8cddc39f9429caf298ad1305f0dd8
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