Pueblo Day Nursery
Pueblo Day Nursery is a private foundation based in Pueblo, Colorado, that makes grants to benefit children in the City and County of Pueblo. Its website describes its purpose as benefiting local children, and its grant guidelines favor specific projects that benefit children in Pueblo County.
Pueblo Day Nursery at a glance
In short: Pueblo Day Nursery gave $94K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Colorado. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $94,400
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- Average grant
- $7,262
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,201,889
- +4.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pueblo Day Nursery
- How to Apply
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Submit an electronic application using the foundation’s application form or the Colorado Common Grant Application, with the required supporting materials. The filing describes a written application with specific plans for use of funds and other funding sources.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists October 1 at 5:00 p.m. MST as the annual deadline. For the cycle described there, applications are reviewed in October and at a final February board meeting, with grants awarded in February.
- Deadline
- The website lists October 1 at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Vincent James Guerrero
Mailing address: P O Box 11971, Pueblo, CO 81001
Phone: (719) 545-6874
Website: https://www.pdncf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pueblo Day Nursery
Who Pueblo Day Nursery funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference ($13K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it benefits children of the City and County of Pueblo only. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to Colorado recipients; the listed grantees are in Pueblo.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pueblo Day Nursery open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- Giving grew 92% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $94K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $12,500 |
| Posada Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $11,500 |
| Pueblo Psymphony Orchastra Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $11,500 |
| East Side Child Care Center Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $10,500 |
| CASA of Pueblo Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $10,400 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Pueblo Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $6,500 |
| Pueblo Zoological Society Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $6,500 |
| Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $6,000 |
| Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of so Colo Pueblo, CO | Programs Benefiting Children | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s grant-program listing gives an award range of $0–$5,000, while its 2026 filing reports grants of up to $12,500.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,201,889 | $113,538 | $105,114 | $94,400 | 13 | $94,400 | $107,446 | $58,998 |
| 2025 | $1,153,644 | $108,225 | $10,136 | — | — | — | $103,530 | $54,375 |
| 2024 | $1,086,802 | $52,987 | $57,598 | $49,987 | 14 | $52,487 | $47,876 | $50,089 |
| 2023 | $989,925 | $54,973 | $59,326 | $49,288 | 9 | $51,716 | $49,916 | $48,730 |
| 2022 | $1,108,335 | $95,871 | $66,540 | $58,233 | 14 | $60,228 | $90,173 | $55,879 |
| 2021 | $1,110,908 | $55,341 | $49,185 | $41,489 | 11 | — | $38,158 | $49,468 |
| 2020 | $835,282 | $61,832 | $53,807 | $46,910 | 17 | — | $56,885 | $47,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pueblo Day Nursery reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to benefit children in Pueblo. Its grant guidelines prefer specific projects with dedicated resources and consider the number of children served and cost per child.
The foundation supports a range of local organizations. For example, Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center says it creates artistic, cultural, and educational experiences; East Side Child Care Center says it makes early childhood care and education accessible and affordable for East Pueblo families; and CASA of Pueblo says it advocates for abused and neglected children through trained volunteers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $94,400 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $6,500. Its largest reported grants included $12,500 to Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, $11,500 to Posada, $11,500 to Pueblo Symphony Orchestra, $10,500 to East Side Child Care Center, and $10,400 to CASA of Pueblo. The stated purpose for these grants was “programs benefiting children.”
The foundation’s website says applicants must be qualified IRS tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. It prefers project-specific requests and permits one request per organization during each 12-month period, with its fiscal year beginning April 1. Applications may use the foundation’s form or the Colorado Common Grant Application. Required materials include an organization summary, project budget, substantiation of need and anticipated results (including the number of children expected to be served), tax-exempt determination letter, latest complete Form 990, financial statements, audit materials if applicable, and lists of key staff and board members. The website says the foundation will not consider organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, or sex, and that grants to individuals are generally not considered. IRS filing information states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists no deadlines; the website provides an annual application schedule.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Karen Lillie, Wendy Rapp, Kris Hartman, Reid Weber, Mary Lou Jackson, Dwight Martinez, Janice Mehle, Laura DeHerrera, John Peters, and Nicole Clementi as directors. It lists Wendy Rapp as “Director & P,” Mary Lou Jackson as “Director & S,” and Janice Mehle as “Director & T.”
Pueblo Day Nursery's 2026 filing lists 14 officers; none of the 14 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Karen Lillie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kris Hartman
Director
Director & Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Reid Weber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Rapp
Director & P
Director → Director & P, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Deherrera
Director
Director & S → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janice Mehle
Director & T
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dwight Martinez
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
John Peters
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Jackson
Director & S
Director & V → Director & S, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Nicole Clementi
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Carol Norman
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Janet Creswell
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Kathleen Croshal
Director & V
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Lynne Anne Brunjak
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Shawna Garcia (2022–2025) — Director & S
- Former: Anne Henrikson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Darlene Chavez (2020–2023) — Director & V
- Former: Doreen Martinez (2020–2023) — Director & T
- Former: Jim Billings (2020–2023) — Director Pr
- Former: Vincent Guerrero (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Ball (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Tucker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rosalie Vigna (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Pueblo Day Nursery
How much does Pueblo Day Nursery give each year?
Pueblo Day Nursery gave $94K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pueblo Day Nursery's typical grant size?
Pueblo Day Nursery's median grant in 2026 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,262, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pueblo Day Nursery that year got $7K on average.
Where does Pueblo Day Nursery give grants?
Pueblo Day Nursery gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pueblo, CO (13 grants).
Does Pueblo Day Nursery give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Pueblo Day Nursery's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs Benefiting Children" (13 grants).
Who are Pueblo Day Nursery's largest grantees?
Pueblo Day Nursery's largest 2026 grantees include Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference ($12,500), Posada ($11,500) and Pueblo Psymphony Orchastra ($11,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Pueblo Day Nursery?
Pueblo Day Nursery reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pueblo Day Nursery fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to benefit children in Pueblo. Its grant guidelines prefer specific projects with dedicated resources and consider the number of children served and cost per child. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pueblo Day Nursery?
Submit an electronic application using the foundation’s application form or the Colorado Common Grant Application, with the required supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pueblo Day Nursery's EIN?
Pueblo Day Nursery's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0455260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Pueblo Day Nursery funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pueblo-day-nursery-morg_43a7af5487084183bb70cbcf859b2708
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