Valley Floor Preservation Partners
Valley Floor Preservation Partners is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Telluride, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $77.
Valley Floor Preservation Partners at a glance
In short: Valley Floor Preservation Partners gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $707K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,413,198
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $706,599
- Median grant
- $706,599
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Valley Floor Preservation Partners funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Town of Telluride ($890K). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Telluride Telluride, CO | Town of Telluride Open Space Commission, which manages the Valley Floor, proceeded with river restoration of the valley floor. | $890,000 |
| San Miguel Conservation Foundation Telluride, CO | Preservation of the Valley Floor in Telluride, CO | $523,198 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $490,077 | $1,432,405 | $1,413,198 | 2 | $1,432,405 | $77 | — |
| 2020 | $942,328 | $2,472 | $19,695 | — | — | — | $1,885 | $50,711 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valley Floor Preservation Partners is led by Jane Hickcox, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jane Hickcox
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Cooper
Program Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2021)
Terry Tice
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Creel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $12K, to Hilary Cooper (Program Mgr).
Frequently asked questions about Valley Floor Preservation Partners
How much does Valley Floor Preservation Partners give each year?
Valley Floor Preservation Partners gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Valley Floor Preservation Partners?
Valley Floor Preservation Partners is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Telluride, CO.
Where does Valley Floor Preservation Partners operate?
Valley Floor Preservation Partners has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Valley Floor Preservation Partners's EIN?
Valley Floor Preservation Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4889403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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