The Ricketts Conservation Foundation
Invitation OnlyLittleton, Colorado · EIN 46-2927195 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$216K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$45,469
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $41,666 and $48,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montana | Denver, CO | Fund research regardingnongame mammel and birdspecies. | $55,693 |
| Friends of the Bridger-Teton | Jackson, WY | Promote the preservationand conservation of BTNF.Promote the preservation | $48,000 |
| University of Colorado - Denver | Aurora, CO | Continue funding and researchrelated Yellowstone Ecosystem. | $45,469 |
| Wyoming Wetlands Society | Jackson, WY | Preserve and protectWY wetlands; in particulartrumper swan habitat. | $41,666 |
| Sublette County Conservation District | Pinedale, WY | Sponsor and supportinvisible fence program. | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,828 | 5 |
| 2023 | $576,141 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102647
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2927195
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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