Dusty and Katherine Loo Foundation Dba Bloom Foundation
Invitation OnlyColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 81-1135752 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$526K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Association | Lawrence, KS | Loo Family Internships at the Spencer Museum of Art | $150,000 |
| Penrose-St Francis Health Foundation | Centennial, CO | 2024 Pledge - John Zay Guest House | $125,000 |
| Early Connections Learning Centers | Colorado Springs, CO | Pledge payment #1 | $50,000 |
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | Red Lodge, MT | Capital campaign pledge | $30,000 |
| Broadmoor Community Church | Colorado Springs, CO | Music Director/Music Program | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Colorado Springs, CO | Bricker Elementary pledge payment 2024 | $25,000 |
| Telluride Science and Research Center | Telluride, CO | Capital campaign payment 1 of 4 | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $20,000 |
| Colorado Springs Downtown Ventures | Colorado Springs, CO | Sculpture in honor of Susan Pattee | $10,000 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | Colorado Springs, CO | Maestro's Circle Gift 2024 | $10,000 |
| Indygive | Colorado Springs, CO | 2024 Give Campaign | $10,000 |
| Uccs | Colorado Springs, CO | KPWE Scholarship - In Honor of Kathy Loo | $7,000 |
| Gazette Charities | Colorado Springs, CO | Empty Stocking Fund 2024 | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Field Institute | Colorado Springs, CO | Year end fundraising campaign - match | $5,000 |
| Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | Colorado Springs, CO | "The Story, Women Expressing Creativity" | $5,000 |
| Careers in Construction | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Kindred Spirits Foundation | New York, NY | Bending towards the light production | $2,500 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Public Broadcast House | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $2,500 |
| Richards Rubbish Roundup | Colorado Springs, CO | General operations | $2,500 |
| Old Colorado City Partnership | Colorado Springs, CO | August concert with PPMA & ORMAO | $1,511 |
| Krcc | Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $1,120 |
| Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region | Colorado Springs, CO | 2024 giving Tuesday matching grant | $1,000 |
| Theatreworks | Colorado Springs, CO | 2024 general operating support | $1,000 |
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado give day matching grant | $1,000 |
| Peak Education Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado gives day match | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Line Contemporary Art Center | Denver, CO | Arts in society | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $526,131 | 26 |
| 2023 | $377,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512749349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1135752
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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