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Private foundation · EIN 68-0503143

Carolyns Fund

Fort Collins, CO

Carolyns Fund is a private foundation based in Fort Collins, CO. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $75K in grants and contributions paid across 3 grants, with $1.03M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Brain and Behavior Research, Food Bank for Larimer County and Salvation Army.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Brain and Behavior ResearchNew York, NYFund research searching for better treatments cures and methods of prevention for mental illnesses.$60,000
Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, CODistribution of Food to people experiencing homelessness.$10,000
Salvation ArmyRancho Palos Verdes, CASupport for people experiencing mental illnesses.$5,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Carolyns Fund accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Carolyns Fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Carolyns Fund give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $75,000 in grants and contributions paid (3 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Carolyns Fund funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Brain and Behavior Research (NY), $60K, Food Bank for Larimer County (CO), $10K and Salvation Army (CA), $5K.