Funding Amount

US $20,000 - US $35,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

McInnes Charitable Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust
Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The McInnes Charitable Trust, founded by Sally and John McInnes, aims to support organizations in Colorado focused on animal welfare, children's health, education, and empowerment. The Trust prioritizes funding for exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) with a proven track record. It typically does not fund capital improvements or multi-year commitments. By fostering a spirit of generosity, the Trust honors the McInnes family's legacy and commitment to various charitable causes.

Overview

The Sally Brown McInnes and John “Mac” McInnes Charitable Trust was created by Sarajane “Sally”Brown McInnes. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were residents of Colorado and were passionate about providing for the welfare of animals and children’s health and overall well-being.  Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were also supporters of organizations serving Veterans, Native Americans, environment, arts, religion, and national treasures. Mission To perpetuate the generosity of the McInnes family by supporting charitable causes with a preference toward organizations located in or serving Colorado that promote animal welfare, children’s health, education and empowerment. Program areas Arts Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The Foundation will only fund to organizations with a proven track record.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for:Capital improvementsMulti-year commitments

What McInnes S and J Char Tr actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
27
Total given
$504K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$3,000–$35K
  • By dollars: Colorado 84%, Georgia 5%, California 5%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Greenwood Village, CO.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 56% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Denver Children's Advocacy Center · Denver, CO

    General operating

    $35K

  • Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking · Denver, CO

    General operating

    $30K

  • Diakonia · Colorado Springs, CO

    General operating

    $30K

  • Windwalkers Equine Assisted Learning and · Carbondale, CO

    General operating

    $30K

  • Developmental Disabilities Center · Lafayette, CO

    General operating

    $29K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsanimal-rescueeducationhealthcareveteransnative-americansenvironmentartsreligious

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