The Maverick Observer
The Maverick Observer is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it made $117K in qualifying distributions.
The Maverick Observer at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,203
- -89.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $98,676
- -79.9% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $116,779
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $116,779
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Maverick Observer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Maverick Observer gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $889 (2023) to $4K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $889.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westsidewatch Colorado Springs, CO | Support Exempt Purpose | $639 |
| Colorado Freedom of Information COA Denver, CO | Support Exempt Purpose | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,203 | $98,676 | $116,779 | — | — | $116,779 | $615 |
| 2024 | $21,794 | $490,649 | $187,661 | — | — | $187,661 | $666 |
| 2023 | $5,239 | $708,399 | $301,046 | $889 | 2 | $889 | $246 |
| 2022 | — | $307,665 | $316,697 | $1,800 | 1 | $1,800 | — |
| 2021 | $9,032 | $368,598 | $365,608 | $3,600 | 1 | $3,600 | $493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maverick Observer reported a distributable amount of $615 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Maverick Observer is led by Timothy Hoiles, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Hoiles
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorene E. Hoiles
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela E. McLeod
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Maverick Observer
How large is The Maverick Observer?
The Maverick Observer reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $615 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Maverick Observer?
The Maverick Observer is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Maverick Observer operate?
The Maverick Observer has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Maverick Observer's EIN?
The Maverick Observer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0661267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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