Walter E. Lipe Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To alleviate the suffering and for the care and treatment of the sick, disabled, and infirm in Denver, Colorado.
Annual application deadlines
March 31
Program areas
Health
Human Services
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
Denver, Colorado
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Walter E. Lipe Charitable Trust was established to alleviate the suffering and for the care and treatment of the sick, disabled, and infirm in Denver, Colorado.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Limitations
The foundation normally does not fund requests for:
- Benefit tickets
- Conferences
- Individuals
Average giving
Average grant size: $1,000 to $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 20
Average total giving per year: $50,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by July for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
Mr. Walter E. Lipe was a generous member of the Denver, Colorado community. His compassion for people led him to create a perpetual charitable trust to benefit the sick and disabled of Denver. Although Mr. Lipe passed away in 1960, his generosity will continue to help this cause for many years to come.
Mission
To alleviate the suffering and for the care and treatment of the sick, disabled, and infirm in Denver, Colorado.
Annual application deadlines
March 31
Program areas
Health
Human Services
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
Denver, Colorado
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Walter E. Lipe Charitable Trust was established to alleviate the suffering and for the care and treatment of the sick, disabled, and infirm in Denver, Colorado.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Limitations
The foundation normally does not fund requests for:
- Benefit tickets
- Conferences
- Individuals
Average giving
Average grant size: $1,000 to $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 20
Average total giving per year: $50,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by July for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
Mr. Walter E. Lipe was a generous member of the Denver, Colorado community. His compassion for people led him to create a perpetual charitable trust to benefit the sick and disabled of Denver. Although Mr. Lipe passed away in 1960, his generosity will continue to help this cause for many years to come.
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