McInnes Charitable Trust Grant
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 ReligionEligibility
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 commitmentsWhat 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
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