Dusty And Katherine Loo Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-1135752

Foundation Overview

Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Dusty And Katherine Loo Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $5,464,215 to organizations in Colorado, Vermont and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $200,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,464,215
Total Assets
$7,199,824
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

12 of 25 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Colorado

90% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Colorado Springs (87%), Denver (4%), Centennial (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+82%

Strong 82% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dusty And Katherine Loo Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Kansas University Endowment Association $150,000 Lawrence, KS, US Loo Family Internships At The Spencer Museum Of Art 2024
Uccs $7,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Kpwe Scholarship - In Honor Of Kathy Loo 2024
Penrose-st Francis Health Foundation $125,000 Centennial, CO, US 2024 Pledge - John Zay Guest House 2024
Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2024 Giving Tuesday Matching Grant 2024
Gazette Charities $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Empty Stocking Fund 2024 2024
Rocky Mountain Field Institute $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Year End Fundraising Campaign - Match 2024
Kindred Spirits Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Bending Towards The Light Production 2024
Theatreworks $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2024 General Operating Support 2024
Cheyenne Mountain Public Broadcast House $2,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2024
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Colorado Give Day Matching Grant 2024
Colorado Springs Downtown Ventures $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Sculpture In Honor Of Susan Pattee 2024
Foundation For Colorado Springs Future $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2024
Old Colorado City Partnership $1,511 Colorado Springs, CO, US August Concert With Ppma & Ormao 2024
Richards Rubbish Roundup $2,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2024
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation $30,000 Red Lodge, MT, US Capital Campaign Pledge 2024
Trust For Public Land $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Bricker Elementary Pledge Payment 2024 2024
Telluride Science And Research Center $25,000 Telluride, CO, US Capital Campaign Payment 1 Of 4 2024
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US "The Story, Women Expressing Creativity" 2024
Krcc $1,120 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2024
Peak Education Inc $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Colorado Gives Day Match 2024
Early Connections Learning Centers $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Pledge Payment #1 2024
Careers In Construction $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2024
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Maestro's Circle Gift 2024 2024
Broadmoor Community Church $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Music Director/music Program 2024
Indygive $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2024 Give Campaign 2024
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Philharmonic Ventures 2023
Kansas University Endowment Association $150,000 Lawrence, KS, US Loo Family Internships At The Spencer Museum Of Art 2023
Uccs $7,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Kpwe Scholarship - In Honor Of Kathy Loo 2023
Penrose-st Francis Health Foundation $125,000 Centennial, CO, US 2023 Pledge - John Zay Guest House 2023
Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 10th Anniversary 2023
Gazette Charities $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Empty Stocking Fund 2023 2023
Downtown Ventures $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2023 Placemaking Initiatives Grant 2023
Rocky Mountain Field Institute $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2023 Technology Update 2023
Kindred Spirits Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General Operations 2023
Colorado Public Radio $50,000 Centennial Co, CO, US Southern Colorado Public Media Center 2022
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2022
Indygive $16,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2022 Give! Grants 2022
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $45,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Philharmonic Ventures 2022
United States Olympic And Paralympic Museum $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Usopm Capital Contribution 2022
Fountain Creek Watershed Cag $2,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Creek Week 2022 2022
Broadmoor Community Church $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Music Director/music Program 2022
Salo Sciences Inc $75,000 San Francisco, CA, US Information Provided Under Irc Sec. 4945(h)(3): Date: 11-2022 Purpose: Forest Observatory Amounts Expended: $100,000 Divertion Of Funds: No Date Of Report - April 2023 Date Of Verification - Pending In 2023 2022
Peak Education $9,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Business Development, In Honor Of Marv Strait, & 1/3 Student App Purchase 2022
Kansas University Endowment Association $150,000 Lawrence, KS, US Loo Family Internships At The Spencer Museum Of Art 2022
Uccs $7,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Kpwe Scholarship - In Honor Of Kathy Loo 2022
Green Box Arts $25,000 Green Mountain Falls, CA, US James Turrell Skyspace 2022
Penrose-st Francis Health Foundation $125,000 Centennial, CO, US 2022 Pledge - John Zay Guest House 2022
Concrete Couch $500 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2022
Colorado Springs Leadership Institute $1,667 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leadership Summit 4/14/22 2022
Colorado Public Radio $50,000 Centennial Co, CO, US Southern Colorado Public Media Center 2022
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2022
Indygive $16,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2022 Give! Grants 2022
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $45,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Philharmonic Ventures 2022
United States Olympic And Paralympic Museum $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Usopm Capital Contribution 2022
Fountain Creek Watershed Cag $2,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Creek Week 2022 2022
Broadmoor Community Church $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Music Director/music Program 2022
Salo Sciences Inc $75,000 San Francisco, CA, US Information Provided Under Irc Sec. 4945(h)(3): Date: 11-2022 Purpose: Forest Observatory Amounts Expended: $100,000 Divertion Of Funds: No Date Of Report - April 2023 Date Of Verification - Pending In 2023 2022
Peak Education $9,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Business Development, In Honor Of Marv Strait, & 1/3 Student App Purchase 2022
Kansas University Endowment Association $150,000 Lawrence, KS, US Loo Family Internships At The Spencer Museum Of Art 2022
Uccs $7,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Kpwe Scholarship - In Honor Of Kathy Loo 2022
Green Box Arts $25,000 Green Mountain Falls, CA, US James Turrell Skyspace 2022
Penrose-st Francis Health Foundation $125,000 Centennial, CO, US 2022 Pledge - John Zay Guest House 2022
Concrete Couch $500 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2022
Colorado Springs Leadership Institute $1,667 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leadership Summit 4/14/22 2022
Colorado Public Radio $50,000 Centennial Co, CO, US Southern Colorado Public Media Center 2021
Colorado Springs Choral Society $250 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Operations 2021
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Colorado Gives Day 2021
University Of Colorado Foundation $25,000 Denver, CO, US A Toast To Dusty Loo-uccs Theatreworks 2021
Colorado College $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Cc Summer Music Festival 2021
Indygive $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2021 Give! Grants 2021
Vermont Folklife Center $250 Middlebury, VT, US General Operations 2021
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $45,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Philharmonic Ventures 2021
Manitou Springs Community Foundation $10,000 Manitou Springs, CO, US Adaman Alley Project 2021
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $250 Denver, CO, US Pelican Family Anf21 2021
Cottonwood Center For The Arts $500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Kathy Discretionary Giving 2021
Peak Vista Community Health Centers $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Gift To Honor "boc" 2021
United States Olympic And Paralympic Museum $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Usopm Capital Contribution 2021
Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Tree Of Life - In Honor Of Dusty Loo 2021
Fountain Creek Watershed Cag $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Creek Week 2021 2021
Cheyenne Village $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Major Gifts Campaign Pledge Payment 2021
Broadmoor Community Church $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Music Director/music Program 2021
Trails And Open Space Coalition $12,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Trail Ambassador Program 2021
Palmer Land Conservancy $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Elevate The Peak 2021
The Trust For Public Land $25,000 Denver, CO, US Tops Renewal And Increase - Keeping Parks, Trails, And Open Space A Priority In Colorado Springs. 2021
The Catamount Institute $2,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Andrew Pattee Gift- General Operations 2021
Downtown Partnership Of Colorado Springs $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Aots Foundation - Contribution For The Judy Noyes Fund 2021
Salo Sciences Inc $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US Information Provided Under Irc Sec. 4945(h)(3): Date: 12-2021 Purpose: Forest Observatory Amounts Expended: None Divertion Of Funds: No Date Of Report - Pending In 2022 Date Of Verification - Pending In 2022 2021
Raise The Future $25,000 Denver, CO, US Adoptex 2021
Peak Education $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Reaching New Heights: Increasing Education Equity, Access And Attainment 2021
Kansas University Endowment Association $150,000 Lawrence, KS, US Loo Family Internships At The Spencer Museum Of Art 2021
Uccs $7,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Kpwe Scholarship - In Honor Of Kathy Loo 2021
The Adoption Exchange $25,000 Grand Junction, CO, US Contributions Co Grants (philharmonic) - Reissued 2020
Ah Haa School For The Arts $50,000 Telluride, CO, US Final Pledge For 2020 2020
Peak Education Inc $63,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Near Peer Mentoring Grant 2020
Rocky Mountain Pbs $50,000 Denver, CO, US Grant Towards Colorado Classroom: Learn With Me At Home 2020
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Foundation $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Installment #4 Under Gift Agreement - Endowment For Historic Southwest Regional Art 2020
Colorado College $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Quad Pilot Program Contribution 2020
Give Campaign $19,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2020 Give! Grants 2020
Kcme $3,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Year End Grant 2020
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Maestro's Circle Contribution 2020
Penrose-st Francis Health Foundation $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Leadership Circle Membership Pledge Renewal 2020
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Emergency Relief Fund 2020
Concrete Couch $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Grant 2020
Catamount Institute $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Yes Club Grant 2020
Women's Fund Of Greater Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Bloom 2020 Next Generation Katherine Pattee 2020
Women's Center For Advancement $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Greatest Needs 2020
Fountain Creek Watershed Cag $2,000 Fountain, CO, US Creek Week Sponsorship 2020
Cheyenne Village $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Major Gifts Campaign Pledge Payment 2020
Broadmoor Community Church $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Annual Gift For 2020 2020
Atlas Preparatory School $100,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Atlas Elem School Expansion Project 2020
Fii-national $25,000 Oakland, CA, US Grant For Up Together Col Springs Fund 2020
Colorado Restaurant Foundation $8,000 Denver, CO, US Contribution To The Colorado Resturant Foundation In Support For The Colorado Outdoor Dinning Gr... 2020
Indygivegive $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2017 Give Matching Grant 2018
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Maestro's Circle Pledge 2018
Colorado Springs Food Rescue $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Investment In Phase I Hillside Hub 2018
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Year 2 Of 3 Operating 2018
Fine Arts Center $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Colorado College Foundation 2018
Theatreworks $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Theatreworks $10k A Year 2018
United States Olympic Museum $100,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Usom Museum Capital Building Campaign 2018
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Murray Ross Artists Endowment Fund 2018
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $100,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Pledge 2018
Cono $20,000 Colorado Spring, CO, US 1/3 Of 3 Year Gift 2018
Catamount Institute $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Atlas Preparatory School $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Leadership Pikes Peak $5,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Colorado - Pike $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Kids On Bikes $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Youth Documentary Academy $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Cultural Office Of The Pikes Peak Region $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Palmer Land Trust $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Grant 2018
Peak Education Inc $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 1/3 Of 100k Grant 2018
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US The View From Here - Summit House 2018
Care And Share Food Bank $16,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Freezer 2018
Peak Education Inc $35,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Pledge 2018
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2018 Operating Support Grant 2018
Colorado College Summer Music Festival $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Music Festival Endowment 2017
Indygivegive $17,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2017 Give Matching Grant 2017
Springs Rescue Mission $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Building A Community Of Hope Capital Campaign 2017
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Philharmonic- 90th Season Gala And Annual Operating Grant 2017
Seeds Community Cafe $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US One Time Grant 2017
Colorado Springs Food Rescue $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Helen Hunt Project 2017
Pikes Peak Community Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US 2017 Operating Support Grant 2017
Fine Arts Center $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US One Time Legacy Gift 2017
Fine Arts Center $200,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Fac Dusty & Katherine Loo Endowment For Western American Art 2017
Theatreworks $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Theatreworks $10k A Year 2017
United States Olympic Museum $100,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Usom Museum Capital Building Campaign 2017
Penrose - St Francis Health Foundation $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US John Zay House 2017
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Murray Ross Artists Endowment Fund 2017
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $100,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Capital Campagin 2017
Greenway Fund $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Grant 2017
Kcme $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Jazz Grant 2017
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Fund Contribution 2016
Colorado College Summer Music Festival $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Fund Contribution 2016
Downtown Partnership $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Arts On The Streets 2016 2016
Indygivegive $26,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Matching Grant To The 2016 Give! Campaign 2016
Silver Key Senior Services $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Support Silver Key's Capital Campaign 2016
Youth Documentary Academy $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Youth Documentary Academy (direct Program Support) 2016
Peak Education Inc $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Fund Contribution 2016
Kids On Bikes $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US The Pedal Station 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Colorado-pike $25,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Mentor2.0 High School Mentoring Program 2016
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Institute $15,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival 2016
Council Of Neighbors And Organizations $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Civic Education 2016
Westside Cares $30,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Building Capacity Capital Campaign 2016
Springs Rescue Mission $50,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Fund Contribution 2016
Colorado Springs Philharmonic $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Fund Contribution 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Dusty And Katherine Loo Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 81-1135752
Website https://www.bloomfdn.org/
Address 315 EAST PIKES PEAK AVE SUITE 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80903-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dusty And Katherine Loo Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Susan Pattee
Director Katherine Loo
Chair James Loo

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.