Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation
The Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It supports organizations working in areas that include youth, health, welfare, disabilities, education, arts and culture, humanities, and aging, with its filing describing a focus on improving life for youth and disadvantaged people in Larimer County and Colorado.
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation at a glance
In short: Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $149K), mostly in Colorado. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,491,325
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $149,133
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $22,548,712
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (95% 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 Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Requests for funds must be submitted to the foundation in writing. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: M Driscoll Co Noel Barrett Shuler
Mailing address: 205 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 494-6270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Respite Care Inc ($814K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 25 grants of 46 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 3% to North Carolina, 1% to Nebraska, and 1% to Montana. The foundation’s filing describes its award restrictions in terms of programs for youth and disadvantaged people in Larimer County and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $228K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $1.3M (2023) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Respite Care Inc Fort Collins, CO | Charitable Contribution | $814,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Northern Colorado Loveland, CO | Unrestricted Gift | $175,000 |
| Colorado FFA Foundation Greeley, CO | Support of Agricultural | $152,525 |
| Fort Collins Habitat for Fort Collins, CO | Support of Programs | $100,000 |
| Grace Village Wellington, CO | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation Raleigh, NC | Support of Programs | $50,000 |
| Childsafe Colorado Fort Collins, CO | Support of Programs | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | In Support of Summer | $31,000 |
| Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation Omaha, NE | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Foundant Technologies Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted Gift | $8,800 |
Ready to take the next step with Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation?
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 | $22,548,712 | $1,879,120 | $1,771,972 | $1,491,325 | 10 | $1,499,868 | $1,633,942 | $1,462,175 |
| 2024 | $22,459,517 | $1,697,884 | $1,606,382 | $1,341,623 | 11 | $1,350,228 | $1,459,230 | $1,402,178 |
| 2023 | $22,372,618 | $1,421,608 | $1,565,960 | $1,323,635 | 9 | $1,346,055 | $1,191,923 | $1,250,981 |
| 2022 | $22,524,075 | $1,278,887 | $1,515,621 | $1,324,300 | 9 | $1,341,053 | $1,124,804 | $1,290,363 |
| 2021 | $22,772,659 | $1,918,361 | $1,595,397 | $1,392,782 | 7 | $1,410,582 | $1,771,269 | $1,428,748 |
| 2020 | $22,450,322 | $1,893,654 | $1,577,994 | $1,419,106 | 18 | — | $1,652,556 | $1,251,209 |
| 2019 | $22,138,708 | $25,950,504 | $25,950 | — | — | — | $180,287 | $235,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 filing says awards are restricted to programs designed to improve life for youth and disadvantaged people in Larimer County and Colorado in health, welfare, disabilities, education, art, culture, humanities, and aging.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Respite Care Inc., the largest 2025 recipient, describes its work as providing short-term care for children with developmental disabilities and respite for their families. The Children’s Museum of Northern Colorado says it promotes and elevates play in the region. Grace Village describes its work as providing food and related services to the Wellington community. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve art and culture, addressing childhood trauma, and helping young people reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,491,325. Grants ranged from $8,800 to $814,000, with a median of $75,000. It reported 11 grants totaling $1,341,623 in 2024 and 9 grants totaling $1,323,635 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $814,000 to Respite Care Inc.; $175,000 to the Children’s Museum of Northern Colorado; $152,525 to the Colorado FFA Foundation; and $100,000 each to Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity and Grace Village. Other listed grants included $50,000 to the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, $40,000 to ChildSafe Colorado, and $31,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County.
The filing restricts awards to programs designed to improve life for youth and disadvantaged people of Larimer County and Colorado in health, welfare, disabilities, education, art, culture, humanities, and aging.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Driscoll as chairperson, Cathy Schott as treasurer, and Kathi Wright as secretary.
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation is led by Mark Driscoll, Chairperson on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Driscoll
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Schott
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathi Wright
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: First National Bank Of Omaha (2019–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation
How much does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation give each year?
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 11 grants.
What is Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's typical grant size?
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $149,133, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation that year got $71K on average.
Where does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation give grants?
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (4 grants).
Does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support of Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's largest grantees?
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Respite Care Inc ($814,000), Childrens Museum of Northern Colorado ($175,000) and Colorado FFA Foundation ($152,525), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation?
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing says awards are restricted to programs designed to improve life for youth and disadvantaged people in Larimer County and Colorado in health, welfare, disabilities, education, art, culture, humanities, and aging. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation?
Requests for funds must be submitted to the foundation in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's EIN?
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2650150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
Live grants for the work Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
El Pomar Foundation
Colorado Springs, CO
El Pomar Foundation funds Colorado nonprofits and government agencies working in arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services, including operating, program, and capital needs. Typical awards are $2,500–$10,000 for operating or program support and $15,000–$25,000 for capital support. It accepts online applications on a rolling basis through its competitive process and designated funds.
Assets
$468.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$20.4M
United Way of Larimer County
Fort Collins, CO
United Way of Larimer County funds programs supporting children and youth, including early learning and literacy, child care, family financial stability, and nonprofit capacity in Larimer County, Colorado. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,450 to $848,490, with a median award of $23,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.0M
Grants
13
Total Given
$1.6M
Woodward Governor Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL
Woodward Governor Charitable Trust reports grantmaking in Illinois, with 2024 awards totaling $3.7 million across 98 grants and 2023 awards totaling $1.45 million across 96 grants; its 2025 filing lists one $2.785 million grant. The profile does not specify funding areas or a typical grant size, and says the trust does not limit giving to preselected organizations; it does not clearly state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.8M
Northern Colorado United for Youth
Greeley, CO
Support to organizations in the northern Colorado region for at risk or disadvantaged youth
Assets
$478K
Grants
8
Total Given
$266K
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado supports nonprofits addressing regional needs—including housing, water, and mental health—in Larimer County and Eastern Colorado, with Community Fund grants focused on Berthoud, Estes Valley, Fort Collins, and Loveland. Its competitive grants typically range from $2,500–$5,000 for Community Grants and average about $20,000 for Intersections Grants; full Intersections applications are by invitation, while Community Grants use a single-step application.
Assets
$244.7M
Grants
268
Total Given
$16.0M
Poudre Valley Health Care Inc
Fort Collins, CO
Poudre Valley Health Care Inc funds health care, education, behavioral health, social services, and community-benefit programs, with a service focus on northern Colorado, southwestern Nebraska, and southeastern Wyoming; its 2025 grants went to Colorado recipients. Grant amounts ranged from $5,062 to $73.1 million, but most funding went to an affiliated medical group, and the median grant was $8,495. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.7B
Grants
19
Total Given
$77.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Nebraska
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/noel-barrett-shuler-foundation-morg_893469d9f263492283054dfe6853a074
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_822650150_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/noel-barrett-shuler-foundation-morg_893469d9f263492283054dfe6853a074},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-25. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Noel Barrett Shuler Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?