The Precourt Foundation
The Precourt Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In 2024, it reported 47 grants totaling $1,158,267 to charitable organizations, including schools, museums, community organizations, and health-related organizations.
The Precourt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Precourt Foundation gave $1.2M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,158,267
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,644
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,580,973
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Precourt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4950 S Yosemite Street F2-327, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 647-5647
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Precourt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amos Tuck School of Business ($260K). Together the top 10 received $904K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 255 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (28%), Colorado (27%), New Hampshire (22%), California (15%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Precourt Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 47 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $1.2M (2024) to $2.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amos Tuck School of Business Hanover, NH | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $260,000 |
| St Andrews School Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $176,667 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $110,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $110,000 |
| 4ATX Foundation Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $100,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $50,000 |
| Punta Mita Hospital Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $30,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Denver, CO | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $27,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy Austin, TX | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $20,000 |
| The Denver Hospice Denver, CO | 501(c)(3) Qualified Organization | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,580,973 | $2,611,609 | $1,684,441 | $1,158,267 | 47 | $1,158,267 | $2,085,435 | $1,815,253 |
| 2023 | $29,653,842 | $1,850,998 | $2,288,599 | $1,872,500 | 38 | $1,872,500 | $1,394,899 | $1,694,928 |
| 2022 | $30,049,598 | $442,014 | $2,889,068 | $2,363,534 | 50 | $2,363,534 | $54,892 | $1,762,327 |
| 2021 | $32,538,502 | $7,384,532 | $1,521,851 | $1,212,200 | 60 | $1,212,200 | $7,297,813 | $1,855,576 |
| 2020 | $26,675,821 | $3,866,329 | $3,067,483 | $2,916,385 | 60 | — | $3,115,231 | $1,705,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Precourt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span education, arts, community spaces, youth support, and health. For example, St. Andrew’s School describes its work as educating and supporting students in grades 6–12 and postgraduate study; 4ATX Foundation says it uses soccer to help communities thrive socially, emotionally, and physically; and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy’s mission is to create and maintain urban parks around a restored creek. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation describes its mission as improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $1,158,267. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $260,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $260,000 to Amos Tuck School of Business, $176,667 to St Andrews School, $110,000 each to Hoover Institution and Denver Art Museum, and $100,000 to 4ATX Foundation. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Duke University, $30,000 to Punta Mita Hospital Foundation, $27,000 to Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, and $20,000 each to Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, The Denver Hospice, and YouthPower365.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay A Precourt, Amanda J Precourt, Jay Anthony Precourt Jr, and Samantha Juedes as trustees.
The Precourt Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda J Precourt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay A Precourt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Anthony Precourt Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Juedes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher J Todd (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Precourt Foundation
How much does The Precourt Foundation give each year?
The Precourt Foundation gave $1.2M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 38 grants.
What is The Precourt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Precourt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,644, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Precourt Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Precourt Foundation give grants?
The Precourt Foundation's top state is Texas, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and New Hampshire (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants), Denver, CO (6 grants), Stanford, CA (3 grants) and Vail, CO (3 grants).
Does The Precourt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Precourt Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501(c)(3) Qualified Organization" (47 grants).
Who are The Precourt Foundation's largest grantees?
The Precourt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amos Tuck School of Business ($260,000), St Andrews School ($176,667) and Hoover Institution ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Precourt Foundation?
The Precourt Foundation reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Precourt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span education, arts, community spaces, youth support, and health. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Precourt Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Precourt Foundation's EIN?
The Precourt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0430659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Precourt Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Precourt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-precourt-foundation-morg_24f84e01472a46c2a82330701913720c
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