John R Oltman Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderAvon, Colorado · EIN 36-4054942 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$66K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JANET OLTMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 8069, AVON CO 81620 |
| Phone | 9707488927 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION EXISTS. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER IRC SECTION 170(C). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Research Foundation | St Simmons Island, GA | General unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | General unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley | Avon, CO | General unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Vail Church | Avon, CO | General unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Illinois I Fund | Urbana, IL | General unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Caregiver Connections | Avon, CO | General unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mt Olive Academic Foundation | Mt Olive, IL | General unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | General unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | General unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Augustana Care - Castle Peak | Eagle, CO | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Communities | Watertown, WI | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dank Haus | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Humane Society International | Washington, DC | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation | St Charles, IL | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation | New York, NY | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Avon, CO | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | Vail, CO | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Als Association Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted | $500 |
| Corazon de Esperanza | Gypsum, CO | General unrestricted | $500 |
| Dementia Society of America | Doylestown, PA | General unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Vail Mountain Rescue | Vail, CO | General unrestricted | $500 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | General unrestricted | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted | $500 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General unrestricted | $500 |
| Vail Veterans Program | Vail, CO | General unrestricted | $400 |
| SPCA International | New York, NY | General unrestricted | $350 |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | General unrestricted | $300 |
| Animal Recovery Mission | Miami Beach, FL | General unrestricted | $250 |
| Best Friends | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted | $250 |
| International Conservation Caucus Foundation | Wasington, DC | General unrestricted | $250 |
| Kindness Ranch | Hartville, WY | General unrestricted | $250 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | General unrestricted | $250 |
| Red Rover | Sacramento, CA | General unrestricted | $250 |
| Smiling Dog Farms | Wharton, TX | General unrestricted | $250 |
| Wounded Paw Project | Clifton, VA | General unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,550 | 41 |
| 2023 | $76,450 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532329349100823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4054942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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