Ute Pass Saddle Club
Ute Pass Saddle Club is a private foundation based in Divide, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $121,250, all to recipients in Colorado; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Ute Pass Saddle Club at a glance
In short: Ute Pass Saddle Club gave $121K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,250
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,083
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,818,983
- +8.8% vs 2024
- 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Ute Pass Saddle Club
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 523, Divide, CO 80814
Phone: (847) 417-6624
Website: HTTPS://WWW.UTEPASSSADDLECLUB.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ute Pass Saddle Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Partnership Family Resources ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ute Pass Saddle Club gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2024) to $121K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partnership Family Resources Woodland Park, CO | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Little Chapel of the Hills Divide, CO | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Community of Caring Foundation Cripple Creek, CO | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Teller County Honorary Deputy Sheriff Association Divide, CO | General Operations | $15,000 |
| CASA of the Pikes Peak Region Inc Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern CO Inc Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Teller County Regional Animal Shelter Inc Divide, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Top of the World Rodeo Cripple Creek, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Uchealth Memorial Hospital Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| WP Chamber of Commerce Foundation Winter Park, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,818,983 | $291,095 | $180,269 | $121,250 | 15 | $141,247 | $211,585 | $131,298 |
| 2024 | $2,590,746 | $204,079 | $194,299 | $118,000 | 13 | $152,605 | $165,167 | $127,273 |
| 2023 | $2,294,352 | $274,257 | $55,019 | — | — | $24,501 | $152,832 | $140,061 |
| 2022 | $2,282,601 | $-170,734 | $66,095 | — | — | $252,539 | $22,961 | — |
| 2021 | $2,662,785 | $43,392 | $36,820 | — | — | $21,989 | $1,040 | — |
| 2020 | $2,585,737 | $4,661 | $24,424 | — | — | — | $9,845 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ute Pass Saddle Club reported a distributable amount of $131K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including community services, child advocacy, animal sheltering, health care, and rodeo. For example, the Community of Caring Foundation describes its mission as building a healthy community and individual self-sufficiency. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region says it provides a volunteer’s voice in court for children affected by abuse, neglect, or domestic conflict. The Exodus Road says it partners with law enforcement to find and free trafficked people and supports survivors’ recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $121,250. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the listed awards were $20,000 each to Community Partnership Family Resources, Little Chapel of the Hills, and Community of Caring Foundation; $15,000 to Teller County Honorary Deputy Sheriff Association; and $10,000 to CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. Other listed recipients included Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado, Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, Top of the World Rodeo, UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation, WP Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Houghton Healing & Therapy, and The Exodus Road.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Bradley as president, Jan Gilpin as secretary, and Pat Heard as treasurer. Board members listed are Chuck Mahoney, Monique Ekker, Marc Ekker, and Craig Nelson.
Ute Pass Saddle Club is led by John Bradley, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Bradley
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Pat Heard
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Chuck Mahoney
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Gilpin
Secretary
General Board Member → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Ekker
Board Member
Director → General Board Member, 2022
General Board Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Ekker
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ashley Boyington (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: CeCe Raynsford (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kailee Edwards (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Boyington (2020–2022) — General Board Member
- Former: Dave Walton (2022) — General Board Member
- Former: Barbara Gardiner (2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Dill (2020) — Director
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 $5K, to Craig Nelson (Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ute Pass Saddle Club
How much does Ute Pass Saddle Club give each year?
Ute Pass Saddle Club gave $121K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 13 grants.
What is Ute Pass Saddle Club's typical grant size?
Ute Pass Saddle Club's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,083, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ute Pass Saddle Club give grants?
Ute Pass Saddle Club 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 (6 grants), Divide, CO (3 grants), Cripple Creek, CO (2 grants) and Woodland Park, CO (2 grants).
Does Ute Pass Saddle Club give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ute Pass Saddle Club's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ute Pass Saddle Club's largest grantees?
Ute Pass Saddle Club's largest 2025 grantees include Community Partnership Family Resources ($20,000), Little Chapel of the Hills ($20,000) and Community of Caring Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ute Pass Saddle Club?
Ute Pass Saddle Club reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ute Pass Saddle Club fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community services, child advocacy, animal sheltering, health care, and rodeo. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ute Pass Saddle Club?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ute Pass Saddle Club's EIN?
Ute Pass Saddle Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6035819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ute Pass Saddle Club 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ute Pass Saddle Club funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ute-pass-saddle-club-morg_b9ce6fe73135412fa61a509e58603ca9
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