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The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation

EIN 46-3666966 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in CA, CO, WA +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation based in CA paid 37 grants totaling $345.5K to 37 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $46.6K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included POINT ROBERTS VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE SOCIETY, SHADOW HILLS RIDING CLUB, and HAPPY CATS HAVEN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,541,837
Giving (latest yr)
$345,475
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
37
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
37
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society$46,600
  • Shadow Hills Riding Club$44,200
  • Happy Cats Haven$30,000
  • Rise Up Schools$27,000
  • Mending Kids$25,000

Where grants went

  • California$183,350 · 18 grants
  • Colorado$67,400 · 6 grants
  • Washington$55,850 · 4 grants
  • Arizona$16,400 · 4 grants
  • Utah$9,975 · 1 grant
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (37)

Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society
Pt Roberts, WA
Providing Support, Supplies, Equiopment and Training for Emergency Services to the Community.
$46,600
Shadow Hills Riding Club
Shawdow Hills, CA
To Create a Therapueutic Riding Program IN Which Horses Are Used As a Tool for Physical Therapy, Emtional Growth, and Learning for Individuals With Mental And/or Emotional Disabilities, and to Carry on Other Charitable Activities Assiciated With This Purpose As Allowed by Law.
$44,200
Happy Cats Haven
Manitou Springs, CO
Rescues Homeless Cats and Kittens IN Colorado and Find Them Loving, "Forever" Homes. Also Addresses Cat Overpopulation Through Spay/neuter and Community Outreach Programs
$30,000
Rise Up Schools
Denver, CO
Serves Children and Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. They Aim to Promote Dignity IN All Relationships While Helping People With Disabilities Become As Productive and Independent As Possible.
$27,000
Mending Kids
Los Angeles, CA
Provides Life-changing Surgical Care to Children Worldwide
$25,000
Safe Haven Medical Outreach Program Inc
San Marino, CA
To Provide Therapeutic and Medical Treatment for Children IN Cambodia With Disabilities & Medical Issues. to Educate Families and Other Village Members Regarding the Care of These Children.
$21,500
Lupita Project
Sherman Oaks, CA
To Provide Improved Quality Live From Phyiscal and Disable Living IN Hautulco and Coast of Oaxaca, Mex
$13,500
Bridge to Home
Newhall, CA
Helps People Move From Homelessness to Housing.
$12,500
Academy Foundation (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
Beverly Hills, CA
Research IN History, Arts and Techniques of the Motion Picture Industry
$10,000
Children's Hospital of LA (Catch)
Los Angeles, CA
Promotion and Advancement of Children's Health Through Patient Care, Research, and Education.
$10,000
Robins Nest Rescue
Ramona, CA
Our Mission at Robin's Nest Rescue Is to Provide Sanctuary for Neglected, Abandoned, OR Abused Animals.
$10,000
Lazy B Equine
Ogden, UT
Our Organization Is Dedicated to the Rescue of Starved, Abused and Slaughter-bound Horses to Help Heal and Rehabilitate Those That Can Be Adopted Out to Loving Homes and to Provide a Permanent Home for Those That Are Disabled
$9,975

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation reported 37 itemized grants totaling $345.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $46.6K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include POINT ROBERTS VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE SOCIETY, SHADOW HILLS RIDING CLUB, HAPPY CATS HAVEN, among 37 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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