Telluride Foundation
The Telluride Foundation is a public charity based in Telluride, Colorado, that supports initiatives intended to enrich the quality of life of the Telluride region’s residents, visitors, and workforce. Its work includes community grants and special initiatives, as well as nonprofit education and technical assistance.
Telluride Foundation at a glance
In short: Telluride Foundation gave $2.0M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $27K). 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,977,872
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,728
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,250
- Total assets
- $18,620,405
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (17 of 74, 2024)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Telluride Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Community Grants deadline is October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The Foundation says awards are made once a year at the end of December and distributed throughout the following year.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Community Grants deadline is October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Next open deadline
- October 26, 2026 (Community Grants Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4222, Telluride, CO 81435
Phone: (970) 728-8717
Website: https://telluridefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Telluride Foundation
Community Grants Program
Telluride Foundation
Amount
Up to $1.5 million total; individual grants range from $1,900 to $90,000
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Neil Armstrong Scholarship
Telluride Foundation
Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Strokes of Genius Scholarship
Telluride Foundation
Amount
$5,000 per award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Telluride Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bright Futures for Early Childhood and Families ($228K). Together the top 10 received $841K.
Grant Size Distribution
338 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 291 grants of 338 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Community Grants support organizations serving people living or working in San Miguel County, including Rico, Ouray, and western Montrose counties. The Foundation’s 2025 application also listed service regions including Telluride, Norwood, Ouray County, Rico, and West Montrose County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Telluride Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 74 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures for Early Childhood and Families | Operations | $227,500 |
| Tri-County Health Network | Operations | $111,680 |
| Bethany College | Operations | $80,000 |
| Norwood Fire Protection District EMS Service | Operations | $71,465 |
| Telluride Hospital District DBA Telluride Medical Center | Operations | $70,000 |
| Region 10 Economic Assistance and Planning | Operations | $65,000 |
| Ridgway School District R-2 | Operations | $65,000 |
| Home Trust of Ouray County | Operations | $50,000 |
| Rollins College | Operations | $50,000 |
| West End Economic Development Corporation Weedc | Operations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,620,405 | $6,942,077 | $5,805,520 | $1,977,872 | 74 | $365,741 |
| 2023 | $17,066,932 | $5,608,220 | $5,243,455 | $2,104,436 | 69 | $357,063 |
| 2022 | $15,702,846 | $3,726,350 | $4,860,457 | $1,847,103 | 62 | $-516,442 |
| 2021 | $17,715,032 | $5,834,891 | $6,116,576 | $2,595,060 | 61 | $849,013 |
| 2020 | $18,975,226 | $7,940,167 | $6,560,446 | $1,692,031 | 72 | $111,030 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it is committed to preserving and enriching the quality of life of residents, visitors, and the workforce of the Telluride region. It describes its work as providing leadership in philanthropy, strengthening community groups, stewarding entrusted funds, and supporting activities that celebrate community.
Its annual Community Grants program supports nonprofits and local governmental entities serving people who live or work in San Miguel County, including Rico, Ouray, and western Montrose counties. The seven focus areas are early childhood development, education, climate and conservation, arts and culture, health, human services, and athletics and outdoor recreation. The Foundation also provides nonprofit workshops and technical assistance, including financial consulting, training, and capacity-building services.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s 2024 filing reports 74 grants totaling $1,977,872. The grants ranged from $5,334 to $227,500, with a median of $17,250. Its Community Grants guidelines state that grants generally range from $500 to $40,000; the filing also lists larger grants, including grants for operations.
The largest listed 2024 grants were $227,500 to Bright Futures for Early Childhood and Families, $111,680 to Tri-County Health Network, $80,000 to Bethany College, $71,465 to Norwood Fire Protection District EMS Service, and $70,000 to Telluride Hospital District dba Telluride Medical Center. Each was listed for operations. Other listed grants included $65,000 to Region 10 Economic Assistance and Planning and $65,000 to Ridgway School District R-2.
The guidelines allow requests for general operating support; existing or new programs and projects; conferences and seminars; consulting services; matching funds; technical assistance; start-up funds; and collaborative projects submitted by multiple organizations. The Foundation does not fund debt reduction or past operating deficits, loans, litigation, political campaigns, endowments, economic development, or several other restricted purposes, including operating support for organizations conducting lobbying or political action campaigns. First-time applicants are encouraged to attend the annual grant webinar and discuss their application with Foundation staff.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne Andrew as chair of the executive board and Dan Tishman as vice-chair of the executive board. Chris Pucillo is listed as treasurer. Other directors listed are Diana Farrell, Arnie Chavkin, Bobby Stein, Brian O’Neill, Dan Jansen, Danny Craft, and Deedee Decker.
Telluride Foundation is led by Jason Corzine, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 4 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Corzine
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$201K (2022) → $238K (2024)
Anne Slaughter Andrew
Chair - Executive Board
Director → Chair - Executive Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan McManemin
Director - Grants Chair
Director → Director - Grants Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnie Chavkin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Jansen
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Craft
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deedee Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Barlow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Tomilson Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Holbrook
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Maxon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tully Friedman
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ximena Rebolledo Leon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Stein
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Fulton
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Ballard
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liliana Racine
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Korman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Chavolla
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Valdez
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Raymund
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Farrell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Weil
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Montgomery
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Elaine Demas
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Annemarie Jodlowski
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Chris Pucillo
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Tishman
Vice Chair Executive Board
Chairman → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Conway
Vice Chair Executive Board
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Sara Bachman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Brown (2023) — Director
- Former: Bridgitt Evans (2020–2022) — Chair - Leadership Council
- Former: Lynne Beck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Major (2020–2022) — Former President & CEO · Filing note: Resigned 3312022
- Former: Freddy Bensch (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Hill (2022) — Director
- Former: Carl Ferenbach (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Delanie Young (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kris Holstrom (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laila Benitez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Dalton (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Richard Betts (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joanne Brown (2021) — Director
- Former: Carol Armstrong (2020) — Director
- Former: Davis Fansler (2020) — Director
- Former: Joanne Corzine-Brown (2020) — Director
- Former: Mandy Miller (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Armstrong (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Allred (2020) — Director
- Former: Sage Martin (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $238K, to Jason Corzine (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Telluride Foundation
How much does Telluride Foundation give each year?
Telluride Foundation gave $2.0M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 69 grants.
What is Telluride Foundation's typical grant size?
Telluride Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,250, and its average grant was $26,728, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Telluride Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Does Telluride Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on Telluride Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (74 grants).
Who are Telluride Foundation's largest grantees?
Telluride Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bright Futures for Early Childhood and Families ($227,500), Tri-County Health Network ($111,680) and Bethany College ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Telluride Foundation?
Telluride Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What does Telluride Foundation fund?
The Foundation says it is committed to preserving and enriching the quality of life of residents, visitors, and the workforce of the Telluride region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Telluride Foundation?
Telluride Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check telluridefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Telluride Foundation make grants?
Community Grants support organizations serving people living or working in San Miguel County, including Rico, Ouray, and western Montrose counties. The Foundation’s 2025 application also listed service regions including Telluride, Norwood, Ouray County, Rico, and West Montrose County.
What is Telluride Foundation's EIN?
Telluride Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1530768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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