Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation
Historical FunderGrand Junction, Colorado · EIN 84-1164982 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$888K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$20.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,620 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 N 12TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501 |
| Phone | 9702481080 |
| SACCOMANNO@COLORADOMESA.EDU | |
| Form and materials | SEE SACCOMANNOED.ORG FOR THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS. PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION UPON YOUR DECISION TO CHANGE SCHOOLS AND FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP BILLING AND PAYMENT INQUIRIES. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 30 FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF MESA COUNTY, CO OR CARBON COUNTY, UT AND MUST PROVE FINANCIAL NEED |
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
69% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Education | $377,808 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Education | $62,183 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | Education | $35,750 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Education | $34,500 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $31,000 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | Education | $23,500 |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | Education | $23,000 |
| Intellitec College | Grand Junction, CO | Education | $15,500 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Denver, CO | Education | $14,500 |
| Western Governers University | Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $14,500 |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | Education | $14,000 |
| Utah Tech University | St George, UT | Education | $13,500 |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL | Education | $13,000 |
| Adams State University | Alamosa, CO | Education | $12,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | Education | $12,000 |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Education | $9,000 |
| National University | San Diego, CA | Education | $7,250 |
| Colorado Northwestern | Rangely, CO | Education | $7,000 |
| Dartmouth University | Hanover, NH | Education | $7,000 |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | Education | $7,000 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | Education | $7,000 |
| Otero College | LA Junta, CO | Education | $7,000 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Education | $7,000 |
| The University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | Education | $7,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Education | $7,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Education | $7,000 |
| California Baptist Universtiy | Riverside, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $6,000 |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | Education | $6,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Education | $6,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan State University | Denver, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Education | $5,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Education | $4,000 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Education | $4,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Education | $3,620 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Education | $3,500 |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | Education | $3,500 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $3,500 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Education | $3,500 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Education | $3,000 |
| Peru State College | Peru, NE | Education | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Education | $1,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Awarded 20252026 School Year | Grand Junction, CO | Education | $1,000,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Saccomanno internship program in biological research (sipbr) for the 2025/2026 school year | $57,510 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $887,611 | 54 |
| 2023 | $967,969 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543089349101614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1164982
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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