Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To perpetuate the generosity of the McInnes family by supporting charitable causes with a preference toward organizations located in or serving Colorado that promote animal welfare, children’s health, education and empowerment.
Annual application deadlines
March 31, September 30
Program areas
Arts
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
All
Program limitations
The trust primarily supports organizations located in and serving Colorado with a preference for organizations engaged in and promoting animal welfare and children’s health.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
April Coors Brown Jenkins
Sherman T. Brown, V
Committee members
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Corporate Co-Trustee
April Coors Brown Jenkins
Sherman T. Brown, V
Grant Guidelines
The McInnes Foundation primarily supports animal welfare and children’s health in the state of 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.
- If grant application is declined, grant seeker must wait until the following calendar year to submit a new request.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Capital improvements
- Multi-year commitments
Grantmaking priorities
The Foundation will only fund to organizations with a proven track record.
Average giving
Average grant size: $20,000 to $35,000
Average number of grants per year: 15-20
Average total giving per year: $400,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31st and September 30th to be reviewed at the semiannual grant meetings that occur in late April and October.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by May and November for applications received by the deadlines.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
Foundation Information
The Sally Brown McInnes and John “Mac” McInnes Charitable Trust was created by Sarajane “Sally”Brown McInnes. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were residents of Colorado and were passionate about providing for the welfare of animals and children’s health and overall well-being. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were also supporters of organizations serving Veterans, Native Americans, environment, arts, religion, and national treasures.Mission
To perpetuate the generosity of the McInnes family by supporting charitable causes with a preference toward organizations located in or serving Colorado that promote animal welfare, children’s health, education and empowerment.
Annual application deadlines
March 31, September 30
Program areas
Arts
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
All
Program limitations
The trust primarily supports organizations located in and serving Colorado with a preference for organizations engaged in and promoting animal welfare and children’s health.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
April Coors Brown Jenkins
Sherman T. Brown, V
Committee members
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Corporate Co-Trustee
April Coors Brown Jenkins
Sherman T. Brown, V
The McInnes Foundation primarily supports animal welfare and children’s health in the state of 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.
- If grant application is declined, grant seeker must wait until the following calendar year to submit a new request.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Capital improvements
- Multi-year commitments
Grantmaking priorities
The Foundation will only fund to organizations with a proven track record.
Average giving
Average grant size: $20,000 to $35,000
Average number of grants per year: 15-20
Average total giving per year: $400,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31st and September 30th to be reviewed at the semiannual grant meetings that occur in late April and October.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by May and November for applications received by the deadlines.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
The Sally Brown McInnes and John “Mac” McInnes Charitable Trust was created by Sarajane “Sally”Brown McInnes. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were residents of Colorado and were passionate about providing for the welfare of animals and children’s health and overall well-being. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were also supporters of organizations serving Veterans, Native Americans, environment, arts, religion, and national treasures.Wells Fargo Trust Philanthropic Services Private Foundations
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