The Trio Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-0936849
Foundation Overview
Based in Bellvue, CO, The Trio Foundation has awarded 159 grants totaling $582,952 to organizations in Colorado, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $213 to $27,500, with a median award of $1,970.
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 66 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in Colorado, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Bellvue (42%), Fort Collins (33%), Loveland (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 107% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (62%). 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 The Trio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Seibel | $2,659 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Roselyn Bernal | $1,970 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Brian Gonzales | $2,791 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jason Rivas | $2,033 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Carson Bashore | $1,970 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Leslie Guadalupe | $1,970 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jennifer Mendoza | $1,642 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ben Maybon | $1,091 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Maci Johnson | $2,768 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Big City Mountaineers | $1,500 | Arvada, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Book Trust | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Coalition For The Poudre River Wate | $2,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community First Foundation | $13,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Csu Foundation | $20,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Larimer County | $1,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fort Collins Museum Of Arts | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Global Village Museum Of Arts And | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Haitian Education And Leadership | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Inc | $500 | Norwich, CT, US | Hurricane Relief | 2023 |
| Haitian Timoun Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Norwich, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Health Equity International | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Iwin Foundation | $1,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support - 100 For 100 | 2023 |
| Lide Foundation | $1,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2023 |
| National Geographic Society | $1,500 | Winter Park, CO, US | Progem Support | 2023 |
| Project Self-sufficieny | $10,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Respite Care | $1,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $2,500 | Faifield, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Stephens College | $1,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Siloe Project Dba Pazapa | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Trees Water & People | $5,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support - Kca/ute Gardens | 2023 |
| Wildlands Restoration Volunteers | $2,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Program Support - Kca/ute Gardens | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Abigail Seibel | $2,659 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Roselyn Bernal | $1,970 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Brian Gonzales | $2,791 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jason Rivas | $2,033 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Carson Bashore | $1,970 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Leslie Guadalupe | $1,970 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jennifer Mendoza | $1,642 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ben Maybon | $1,091 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Maci Johnson | $2,768 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Big City Mountaineers | $1,500 | Arvada, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Book Trust | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Coalition For The Poudre River Wate | $2,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community First Foundation | $13,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Csu Foundation | $20,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Larimer County | $1,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fort Collins Museum Of Arts | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Global Village Museum Of Arts And | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Haitian Education And Leadership | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Inc | $500 | Norwich, CT, US | Hurricane Relief | 2023 |
| Haitian Timoun Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Norwich, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Health Equity International | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Iwin Foundation | $1,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support - 100 For 100 | 2023 |
| Lide Foundation | $1,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2023 |
| National Geographic Society | $1,500 | Winter Park, CO, US | Progem Support | 2023 |
| Project Self-sufficieny | $10,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Respite Care | $1,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $2,500 | Faifield, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Stephens College | $1,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Siloe Project Dba Pazapa | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Trees Water & People | $5,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support - Kca/ute Gardens | 2023 |
| Wildlands Restoration Volunteers | $2,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Program Support - Kca/ute Gardens | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Abigail Seibel | $1,877 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Book Trust | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $15,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Cristal Corona | $2,652 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Danae Ortiz | $1,823 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Larimer County | $2,500 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fort Collins Museum Of Arts | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Global Village Museum Of Arts And | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Haitian Education And Leadership | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Inc | $500 | Norwich, CT, US | Hurricane Relief | 2022 |
| Haitian Timoun Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Norwich, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Health Equity International | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Iwin Foundation | $1,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support - 100 For 100 | 2022 |
| Jason Rivas | $2,779 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kayla Hagar | $4,408 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lide Foundation | $1,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2022 |
| Maggie Schleppy | $1,074 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mercy Corps | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| National Geographic Society | $1,500 | Winter Park, CO, US | Progem Support | 2022 |
| Poudre School District Foundation | $27,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support - Clpms | 2022 |
| Poudre School District Foundation | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support - Phs | 2022 |
| Project Self-sufficieny | $10,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $5,000 | Faifield, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shannon Baird | $2,300 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Shaylena Moreno | $1,993 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Stephens College | $1,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Siloe Project Dba Pazapa | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Abigail Seibel | $1,877 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Book Trust | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $15,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Cristal Corona | $2,652 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Danae Ortiz | $1,823 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Larimer County | $2,500 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fort Collins Museum Of Arts | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Global Village Museum Of Arts And | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Haitian Education And Leadership | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Inc | $500 | Norwich, CT, US | Hurricane Relief | 2022 |
| Haitian Timoun Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Norwich, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Health Equity International | $500 | Newton, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Iwin Foundation | $1,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support - 100 For 100 | 2022 |
| Jason Rivas | $2,779 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kayla Hagar | $4,408 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lide Foundation | $1,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2022 |
| Maggie Schleppy | $1,074 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mercy Corps | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| National Geographic Society | $1,500 | Winter Park, CO, US | Progem Support | 2022 |
| Poudre School District Foundation | $27,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support - Clpms | 2022 |
| Poudre School District Foundation | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support - Phs | 2022 |
| Project Self-sufficieny | $10,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $5,000 | Faifield, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shannon Baird | $2,300 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Shaylena Moreno | $1,993 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Stephens College | $1,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Siloe Project Dba Pazapa | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Haitian Education And Leadership | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| The Siloe Project Dba Pazapa | $5,176 | Mountain View, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Lide Foundation | $2,077 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $4,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fort Collins Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Miranda Apodaca | $3,211 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Danae Ortiz | $213 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Jason Rivas | $1,104 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Kayla Hagar | $6,598 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Maggie Schleppy | $3,245 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Cristal Corona | $3,430 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Shannon Baird | $2,669 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Trees Water & People | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Global Village Museum Of Arts And | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| National Geographic Society | $1,500 | Winter Park, CO, US | Progem Support | 2021 |
| Iwin Foundation | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Program Support - 100 For 100 | 2021 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Norwich, CT, US | Hurricane Relief | 2021 |
| Stephens College | $2,500 | Columbia, MO, US | Program Support - Menedez Challege | 2021 |
| Health Equity International | $5,000 | Newton, MA, US | Hurricane Relief | 2021 |
| Book Trust | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Bas Bleu Theater Company | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Community First Foundation | $510 | Arvada, CO, US | Program Support - Victim Relief | 2021 |
| Haitian Education And Leadership | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Poudre High School | $4,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Bus Activity Funds | 2020 |
| Project Self-sufficiency | $8,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Non-profit Operations | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Lc | $15,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Mental Health Professional | 2020 |
| Global Leaders | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Girl's Rites | 2020 |
| Kayla Hagar | $2,155 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Maggie Schleppy | $295 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Shannon Baird | $669 | Bellvue, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Trees Water & People | $5,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Solar Suitcase Program | 2020 |
| Trees Water & People | $2,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Hurricane Relief | 2020 |
| Grand Foundation | $1,000 | Winter Park, CO, US | Fire Relief | 2020 |
| Iwin Foundation | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Rist Canyon Fire Department | $1,500 | Bellvue, CO, US | Benefit Concert | 2020 |
| Poudre Canyon Fire Protection Dist | $1,500 | Red Feather Lakes, CO, US | Benefit Concert | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-0936849 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6304 W COUNTY ROAD 50 Bellvue, CO 80512-5801 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Trio Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Joseph Basta |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Melissa Basta |
Forms 990-PF
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