Kelton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyVail, Colorado · EIN 27-4037269 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$88K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
39% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Vail | Vail, CO | Build upon the rich legacy of articstic excellence in vail. | $16,758 |
| Education Foundation of Eagle County | Edwards, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Youth Power 365 - Vail Valley Foundation | Avon, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $7,500 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Tax exempt purposes | $6,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Avon, CO | Provide year round extended learning opportunities that empower and educate the you and families of eagle county from cradle to career. | $6,000 |
| Burr and Burton Academy | Manchester, VT | Support tax exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support tax exempt mission | $3,000 |
| Colorado Cattleman's Agricultural Land | Arvada, CO | Partner with farming and ranching families across the state to conserve fertile soils, important grasslands, water resources, wildlife… | $2,500 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Edwards, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $2,500 |
| Vail Veterans Program | Vail, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $2,500 |
| Sch Academy - Annual Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Support tax exempt mission | $2,500 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Edwards, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $2,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Vail, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $2,000 |
| Caregiver Connections | Avon, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $2,000 |
| Team Leo Animal Rescue | Vail, CO | Tax exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Vail Mountain School | Vail, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $1,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Ketchum, ID | Support exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | Vail, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Bright Future Foundation | Avon, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Friends of Ford | Grand Rapids, MI | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Glenwood Springs, CO | Tax exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center | Manchester, VT | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| The Hope Center | Denver, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Arlington, VA | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Vail Performing Arts Acadamy | Edwards, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Megan White | Kansas City, MT | Support tax exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Hillside School Annual Fund | Boulder, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $504 |
| Landgrove Historical Society | Landgrove, VT | Support tax exempt mission | $500 |
| Mountain Valley Health Council | Londonderry, VT | Supprt exempt purpose | $500 |
| Neighborhood Connections | Cleaveland, OH | Support tax exempt mission | $500 |
| Town of Vail | Vail, CO | Support tax exempt mission | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,012 | 33 |
| 2023 | $77,300 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522059349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4037269
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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