The Outcalt Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the San Luis Valley community. Founded on the legacy of Ralph Outcalt, a longtime Alamosa resident, business leader, and philanthropist, the foundation operates with a commitment to educational opportunity and community betterment. Ralph Outcalt passed away in 2014, but his vision continues to guide the foundation's work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.4M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-26.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-28.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Outcalt Foundation strengthens the community by supporting those committed to the betterment of the San Luis Valley.
The foundation directly supports the growth and prosperity of the valley's youth and good-will organizations through scholarships, grants, and community initiatives. A core directive from Ralph Outcalt emphasized youth development and ensuring that young people have educational opportunities regardless of financial background.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides support through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The San Luis Valley, with particular emphasis on Alamosa and surrounding communities in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation maintains Form 990-PF filings available for review:
- 2024 Form 990-PF
- 2023 Form 990-PF
- 2022 Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,428,371 | $21,680,325 | $23,188,841 |
| Revenue | $1,682,027 | $1,000,603 | $962,659 |
| Expenses | $1,934,748 | $2,509,370 | $1,802,740 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,617,447 | $2,197,250 | $1,517,145 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,635,528 | $940,149 | $904,730 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,529,417 | $1,496,046 | $1,545,988 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Outcalt Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karla Shriver — Trustee of The Outcalt Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN M KAWANABE | Sec, Trustee | 35 | $110,000 |
| KARLA L SHRIVER | Pres, Trustee | 35 | $110,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Outcalt Foundation made a significant donation to Adams State University supporting both scholarships and water education initiatives. The foundation was recognized with Adams State's 2021 Willis Fassett Jr. Corporate Award for its contributions to educational opportunity in the region.
Outcalt Foundation donation benefits scholarships and water educationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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