James J and Helen M Mccaffery Charitable Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 45-3999774 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$360K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region | Colorado Springs, CO | Animal care | $55,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | International assistance | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical care | $30,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | Washington, DC | International assistance | $30,000 |
| Ann Arbor Film Festival | Ann Arbor, MI | Arts promotion | $20,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Environmental preservation | $18,000 |
| Trampled Rose | Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $17,000 |
| Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | Colorado Springs, CO | Historical preservation | $15,000 |
| Allied Media Projects | Detroit, MI | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Boggs Education Center | Detroit, MI | Arts education | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | Feed underprivelaged | $10,000 |
| Animal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Animal care | $7,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Environment protection | $5,000 |
| Mathematics Pentathlon | Indianapolis, IN | Education assistance | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Wildlife preservation | $4,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | International aid | $4,000 |
| Arc Pikes Peak Region | Colorado Springs, CO | Disability assistance | $4,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Human rights | $4,000 |
| Colorado Springs Habitat for Humanity | Colorado Springs, CO | Homeless assistance | $4,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | Human rights | $4,000 |
| LA Puente | LA Puente, CA | Education assistance | $4,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Lincoln, MA | Environmental assistance | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Education assistance | $4,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | Albuquerque, NM | Wildlife preservation | $4,000 |
| Palmer Land Trust | Colorado Springs, CO | Land preservation | $4,000 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity | Colorado Springs, CO | Homeless assistance | $4,000 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $4,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Natural resouce preservation | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Homeless assistance | $4,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | Natural resource preservation | $4,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission | Colorado Springs, CO | Community service | $4,000 |
| Wild Montana | Helena, MT | Natural resource preservation | $4,000 |
| Xerces Society | Portland, OR | Natural resource preservation | $4,000 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | International assistance | $3,000 |
| Friends of Monument Valley Park | Colorado Springs, CO | Historic preservation | $2,000 |
| St Marys Food Kitchen | Colorado Springs, CO | Food assistance | $2,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Philanthropic coalition | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Environmental preservation | $1,000 |
| Teller Co Regional Animal Shelter | Divide, CO | Animal care | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | Natural resource preservation | $1,000 |
| Glen Canyon Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | Natural resource preservation | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Nature preservation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $276,630 | 32 |
| 2022 | $291,900 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103065
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3999774
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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