The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2025 filing limits grants to charitable organizations that benefit Colorado residents; all grant dollars reported for that year went to recipients in Colorado.
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick at a glance
In short: The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick gave $218K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. 83% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $217,500
- +54.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,063
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,158,816
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (20 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Elevation Management LLC as the contact and the Colorado Common Grant Application as the required form and materials. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grants are limited to charitable organizations that benefit Colorado residents.
- Review Cycle
- April 15 and September 15.
- Deadline
- April 15 and September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Elevation Management Llc
Mailing address: 4950 S Yosemite St F2-327, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 962-5344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was La Junta Fire Department ($20K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 137 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients. The foundation’s stated restriction is that grants benefit Colorado residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 24 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2024) to $218K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Junta Fire Department La Junta, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| A Precious Child Broomfield, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the High Rockies Fairplay, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Friendship Longmont, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Denver Food Rescue Denver, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Highwater Farm Glenwood Springs, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Honor Bell Foundation Englewood, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Rimrocker Hist Soc of W Montrose Cnty Nucla, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,158,816 | $298,279 | $300,269 | $217,500 | 24 | $241,740 | $241,390 | $243,925 |
| 2024 | $4,919,168 | $275,992 | $232,640 | $141,000 | 21 | $170,635 | $213,987 | $236,196 |
| 2023 | $4,550,166 | $169,156 | $263,948 | $183,000 | 10 | $229,860 | $92,024 | $214,199 |
| 2022 | $4,142,569 | $150,557 | $248,841 | $151,750 | 32 | $208,615 | $115,279 | $217,595 |
| 2021 | $5,104,896 | $569,151 | $245,922 | $204,350 | 50 | $207,422 | $535,651 | $230,910 |
| 2020 | $4,469,166 | $182,334 | $255,790 | $174,585 | 47 | — | $143,993 | $198,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Denver Food Rescue says its mission is to reduce food waste and increase healthy food access with Denver residents, while Colorado Friendship says it provides food and clothing to people in need throughout Colorado. A Precious Child says it provides children in need with opportunities and resources, and Stillwater Ranch says it supports veterans, service members, and their families.
Other grantees describe work in youth development, food access, and service to veterans. Highwater Farm says it uses sustainable agriculture to support young people and increase access to healthy food in Garfield County. The Kiva Center says it builds inner strength and compassion in youth through nature-connection experiences. Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation says it operates facilities for children’s and other charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $217,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. In 2024, it awarded $141,000 across 21 grants; in 2023, it awarded $183,000 across 10 grants.
The largest 2025 grants included $20,000 each to La Junta Fire Department and Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to A Precious Child, Boys & Girls Clubs of the High Rockies, Challenger Learning Center of Colorado, Colorado Friendship, Denver Food Rescue, Highwater Farm, Honor Bell Foundation, Rimrocker Historical Society of West Montrose County, Stillwater Ranch, Teller Park Early Children Council, and The Kiva Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick Tooke as president; Karen Winkelman as secretary; and Marilyn Thoming, Kip Stastny, and Ryan Aids as board members.
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick is led by Patrick Tooke, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Tooke
President
On filings since 2020
$250 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Karen Winkelman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Kip Stastny
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Marilyn Thoming
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Ryan Aids
Board Member
On filings since 2024
$250 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Timothy Watson (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Earl Thoming (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to Patrick Tooke (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick
How much does The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick give each year?
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick gave $218K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 21 grants.
What is The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's typical grant size?
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,063, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick give grants?
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (5 grants), Nucla, CO (2 grants) and Longmont, CO (2 grants).
Does The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (24 grants).
Who are The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's largest grantees?
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's largest 2025 grantees include La Junta Fire Department ($20,000), Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation ($20,000) and A Precious Child ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick?
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick?
The filing lists Elevation Management LLC as the contact and the Colorado Common Grant Application as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's EIN?
The Edmund T & Eleanor Quick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2250297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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