Wessell Family Foundation

EIN 84-1524099 · CO · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in CO, UT
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Wessell Family Foundation based in CO paid 6 grants totaling $85K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $15K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK, COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK, and COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$321,079
Giving (latest yr)
$85,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Care and Share Food Bank$15,000
  • Colorado Health Network$15,000
  • Community Resource Center$15,000
  • Latino Community Foundation of Colo$15,000
  • Life Quest Foundation$15,000

Where grants went

  • Colorado$70,000 · 5 grants
  • Utah$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Community Resource Center
Denver, CO
Gen Oper - Strengthen CO Communities
$15,000
Colorado Health Network
Denver, CO
Gen Oper-hiv Prevent, Care, Advocacy
$15,000
Care and Share Food Bank
Colorado Springs, CO
Gen Oper-food for Children,families
$15,000
Latino Community Foundation of Colo
Denver, CO
Gen Oper - Ayuda (Refugees Assist)
$15,000
Life Quest Foundation
Parowan, UT
Scholarships to Young Women
$15,000
Blue Sky Bridge
Boulder, CO
Gen Oper Support - Children Victims
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wessell Family 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, Wessell Family Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $85K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $15K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK, COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wessell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wessell Family 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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