Wolf Mountain Foundation
Wolf Mountain Foundation is a private foundation based in Brighton, Colorado. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing reports no direct charitable activities during the year.
Wolf Mountain Foundation at a glance
In short: Wolf Mountain Foundation gave $1.3M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,270,000
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,217
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $24,369,410
- +18.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% 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 Wolf Mountain 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: 342 Las Lomas St, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 910-7097
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wolf Mountain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Albuquerque Christian Childrens Ho ($60K). Together the top 10 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 102 grants of 118 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in Texas (66%), Colorado (15%), New Mexico (14%), and Oklahoma (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wolf Mountain Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.3M (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Christian Childrens Ho Albuquerque, NM | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch Abilene, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Big Springs Ranch for Children Leakey, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Boles Childrens Home Quinlan, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country Hockley, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Boysville Converse, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Fosters Home Stephenville, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| High Plains Childrens Home Amarillo, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch Ingram, TX | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Little Light House Tulsa, OK | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
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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 | $24,369,410 | $5,473,388 | $1,593,879 | $1,270,000 | 23 | $1,297,804 | $5,094,350 | $1,291,663 |
| 2023 | $20,489,901 | $1,776,624 | $1,571,268 | $1,335,200 | 25 | $1,364,508 | $953,637 | $1,278,091 |
| 2022 | $20,284,545 | $1,367,835 | $1,683,381 | $1,410,000 | 28 | $1,452,086 | $1,148,559 | $1,340,691 |
| 2021 | $20,600,091 | $2,242,059 | $1,519,882 | $1,308,000 | 21 | $1,332,942 | $2,067,365 | $1,460,756 |
| 2020 | $19,877,914 | $1,134,925 | $1,482,584 | $1,278,150 | 21 | — | $960,344 | $1,321,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wolf Mountain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes caring for children and youth, providing therapeutic and educational services, and offering shelter and counseling.
For example, Boles Children’s Home describes its mission as transforming the lives of disadvantaged children, youth, and families in a nurturing Christian environment. Little Light House says it provides tuition-free Christian education and therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families. Mountain States Children’s Home says it provides homes and counseling for children from abused, neglected, or dysfunctional families. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,270,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $60,000. Listed recipients included Boles Children’s Home, Little Light House, High Plains Children’s Home, Hill Country Youth Ranch, and Mountain States Children’s Home, each receiving $60,000. The stated purpose for the largest grants was to carry out the recipient organizations’ exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Renee Wright as President; Diane Castens as SECTREAS; Emily Bogar as Vice President; and Holly Riedel and Nicole Cifuentes as Directors.
Wolf Mountain Foundation is led by Renee Wright, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Wright
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Holly Riedel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Nicole Cifuentes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Diane Castens
Sectreas
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Emily Bogar
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Norma Shutts (2020–2023) — Assistant Sectreas
- Former: James Shutts Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Pierce Mangurian (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Marcia Lloyd (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Renee Wright (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Mountain Foundation
How much does Wolf Mountain Foundation give each year?
Wolf Mountain Foundation gave $1.3M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 25 grants.
What is Wolf Mountain Foundation's typical grant size?
Wolf Mountain Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $55,217, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wolf Mountain Foundation give grants?
Wolf Mountain Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and New Mexico (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portales, NM (2 grants) and San Angelo, TX (2 grants).
Who are Wolf Mountain Foundation's largest grantees?
Wolf Mountain Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Albuquerque Christian Childrens Ho ($60,000), Ben Richey Boys Ranch ($60,000) and Big Springs Ranch for Children ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wolf Mountain Foundation?
Wolf Mountain Foundation reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wolf Mountain Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes caring for children and youth, providing therapeutic and educational services, and offering shelter and counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wolf Mountain 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 Wolf Mountain Foundation's EIN?
Wolf Mountain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1524399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wolf Mountain 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.
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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). Wolf Mountain Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wolf-mountain-foundation-morg_ee0d96336e114882a494b4821c919bc5
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