The Wurst Foundation
Historical FunderLamar, Colorado · EIN 47-2166034 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BEVERLY A AND BRIAN G WURST |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 WILLOW VALLEY DRIVE, LAMAR CO 81052 |
| Phone | 7196884874 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM AND INCLUDED AMOUNT REQUESTED, PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS, AND SOUGHT AFTER PUBLIC BENEFIT |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 FOR CALANDAR YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENEUE CODE. |
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
64% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis de Sales Parish | Lamar, CO | Support parish | $15,500 |
| St Isidores Catholic Student Center | Manhattan, KS | Support parish | $3,500 |
| The Catholic Foundation | Pueblo, CO | Program support | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support cancer research | $2,000 |
| Fr Flanagan's Boys Home | Boys Town, NE | Program support | $2,000 |
| Cal Farley's | Amarillo, TX | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Denver, CO | Program support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Program support | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southern Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Shack | Greybull, WY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lamar Area Hospice Association | Lamar, CO | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel for Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gentiva Hospice | Hutchinson, KS | Program support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kansas City, MO | Support cancer research | $1,000 |
| Lamar Distributive Education Clubs of America | Lamar, CO | Local coat drive | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $43,600 | 13 |
| 2023 | $28,200 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610979349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2166034
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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