Silver Trout Foundation
Silver Trout Foundation is a private foundation, based in Basalt, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $169K. Net investment income was $6K.
Silver Trout Foundation at a glance
In short: Silver Trout Foundation gave $169K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $84K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $168,876
- +1307.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $84,438
- +603.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $84,438
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Silver Trout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Colorado Trout Unlimited ($169K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Silver Trout Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1887% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $169K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Trout Unlimited Boulder, CO | Endowment | $166,819 |
| Colorado Trout Unlimited Boulder, CO | Endowmment | $2,057 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-15,108 | $171,124 | $168,876 | 2 | $168,876 | $5,668 | — |
| 2021 | $219,670 | $82,214 | $14,006 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | $6,482 | $10,779 |
| 2020 | $214,189 | $4,643 | $10,925 | $9,610 | 1 | — | $3,328 | $10,340 |
| 2019 | $194,180 | $13,936 | $9,877 | $8,500 | 1 | — | $12,559 | $8,843 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silver Trout Foundation is led by Jen Boulton, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jen Boulton
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward Exum
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Boak
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Aaron
Director
Secretary → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ken Neubecker
Director
President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Nickum
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
I. M. Cunningham
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bud Isaacs (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Silver Trout Foundation
How much does Silver Trout Foundation give each year?
Silver Trout Foundation gave $169K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
Where does Silver Trout Foundation operate?
Silver Trout Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Silver Trout Foundation's EIN?
Silver Trout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1193067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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