The Weld Trust is a public charity and community foundation based in Greeley, Colorado, established in 1984. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to positively impacting the health, education, and wellness of Weld County residents by providing philanthropic contributions to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$578.9M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.7M
+30.4% YoY
Grant Count
102
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$183K
+22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Weld Trust's mission is to positively impact the health, education, and wellness of Weld County by philanthropically contributing to enhance the quality of life for citizens.
The organization structures its grantmaking around seven key funding initiatives:
Education Initiatives:
- Access to Resources — grants that remove barriers toward learning or promote learning for K-12 students
- Childhood Literacy — programs focused on improving reading skills to increase reading proficiency by 3rd grade
- Workforce Development — support for apprenticeships, internships, reskilling, and upskilling the Weld County workforce
Health Initiatives:
- Behavioral Health — direct intervention and prevention services, as well as programs promoting social connectedness for all ages
- Housing Stability — support for emergent needs, prevention services, and affordable housing
- Food Security — maximizing the distribution of nutritious foods throughout the county, especially to vulnerable populations
- Healthy Habits — programs promoting healthy living and education on positive behaviors
Grantmaking
The Weld Trust operates multiple grant programs:
Grant Range
s:**
Review Cycle
have included awards ranging from $11,000 to $2.5 million.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Weld Trust focuses exclusively on Weld County, Colorado, with primary operations based in Greeley. The organization also has noted grantmaking activity in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $578,882,286
- Total Revenues: $35,230,264
- Total Expenses: $56,862,725
- Total Giving: $51,734,407
The organization maintains a 92% rating based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $578,882,286 | $550,587,263 | $511,590,784 |
| Revenue | $35,230,264 | $13,215,829 | $14,144,129 |
| Expenses | $56,862,725 | $20,042,722 | $18,928,462 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,894,284 | $13,125,682 | $14,324,633 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from The Weld Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Greeley Weld Habitat for Humanity ($2,612,500), High Plains Housing Development Corp ($2,501,000), Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese ($310,002).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 60 RIDE SENIOR RESOURCE SERVICES GREELEY, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $48,975 |
| A WOMAN'S PLACE GREELEY, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $84,150 |
| ADVENTURE WEST COUNCIL INC BSA GREELEY, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $49,050 |
| ALA CARTE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC GREELEY, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $42,500 |
| ALMOST HOME INC BRIGHTON, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $12,672 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DENVER, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $50,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREELEY GREELEY, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $20,000 |
| AZTECA BOXING CLUB GREELEY, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $63,000 |
| BALON USA LAKEWOOD, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $40,150 |
| BLUE RISING COMMUNITY SUPERIOR, CO | HEALTH AND/OR EDUCATION PURPOSES FOR WELD COUNTY | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeff Carlson — Chief Executive Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM GRANT | PRESIDENT & CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRANDON HOUTCHENS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MURPHY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARK LAWLEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| VICKI WILSON PHD RN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE SIMONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS GILLMORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSE STOLLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON YEATER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN DOLLARHIDE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY BRYNTESON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY CARLSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 32 | $199,592 |
| MIKE BOND | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 32 | $168,366 |
| RAMON SERRANO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER(THRU NOV) | 32 | $177,736 |
| RHONDA MOREHEAD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 32 | $146,031 |
| KYLE HOLMAN | DIRECTOR OF HEALTH GRANTS | 40 | $156,659 |
| DOUG ELLIOT | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION GRANTS | 36 | $128,449 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In September 2025, The Weld Trust announced it had awarded $7,152,912 in grants to area nonprofits, schools, and government entities throughout the year. CEO Jeff Carlson emphasized the organization's focus on addressing urgent health needs, particularly in housing stability, food security, and behavioral health resources. The organization also highlighted its education grants supporting youth success in school and workforce strengthening across the county.
The Weld Trust Awards Over $7 Million in Grants for Weld County - The WeldThe organization's grantmaking reflects ongoing community priorities, with particular emphasis on addressing food insecurity (approximately 15% of Weld County adults reported food insecurity according to the 2022 Community Health Survey) and the growing demand for domestic violence emergency shelter services.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Weld Trust fund?
The Weld Trust's mission is to positively impact the health, education, and wellness of Weld County by philanthropically contributing to enhance the quality of life for citizens. The organization structures its grantmaking around seven key funding initiatives: **Education Initiatives:** • Access to Resources — grants that remove barriers toward learning or promote learning for K-12 students • Childhood Literacy — programs focused on improving reading skills to increase reading proficiency by 3r…
How do I apply for a grant from The Weld Trust?
The Weld Trust operates multiple grant programs: **Grant Types:** • Key Funding Initiative (KFI) grants — strategic grantmaking offered three times per year • Flagship grants — typically larger grants for significant capital projects and community impact initiatives • Rapid Response grants — available for urgent community needs **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $6,000 to $5,000,000. Recent grant cycles have included awards ranging from $11,000 to $2.5 million. **Recent Grant Activity:**
Where does The Weld Trust make grants?
The Weld Trust focuses exclusively on Weld County, Colorado, with primary operations based in Greeley. The organization also has noted grantmaking activity in Utah.
What size grants does The Weld Trust award?
In 2024, The Weld Trust awarded 102 grants totaling $18.7M — an average of about $183K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Weld Trust's EIN?
The Weld Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2358522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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