Mary John Goree Las Animas County Scholarship Foundation
Invitation OnlyTrinidad, Colorado · EIN 27-5026539 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $53,520 and $86,207.
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
80% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $96,731 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $94,477 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $86,207 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $85,126 |
| American University | Washington, DC | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $71,546 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $64,750 |
| West Texas Am University | Canyon, TX | To award two students a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $56,964 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $53,520 |
| St Gregory the Great Seminary | Seward, NE | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $36,740 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Denver, CO | To award one student a scholarship pursuant to the private foundation's individual grant-making procedures as approved under 26 usc… | $34,652 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($178,773). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $859,486 | 12 |
| 2023 | $858,726 | 14 |
| 2022 | $597,515 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612269349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5026539
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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