Public Trust Institute
Public Trust Institute is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lakewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets.
Public Trust Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,360
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $150,713
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Public Trust Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $142K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Colorado Englewood, CO | General Purpose Assistance | $46,721 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,360 | $150,000 | $150,713 | — | — |
| 2023 | $15,073 | $150,000 | $195,831 | — | — |
| 2022 | $60,904 | $346,721 | $294,619 | $46,721 | 1 |
| 2021 | $8,802 | $350,100 | $427,691 | — | — |
| 2020 | $86,393 | $757,000 | $673,207 | $142,345 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Public Trust Institute's only listed officer is Katie Kennedy, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katie Kennedy
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joe Smith (2020–2022) — Officer
- Former: Troy Eid (2020–2022) — Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Public Trust Institute
How large is Public Trust Institute?
Public Trust Institute reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is Public Trust Institute?
Public Trust Institute is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Lakewood, CO. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Public Trust Institute operate?
Public Trust Institute has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Public Trust Institute's EIN?
Public Trust Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3379897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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